Events of Learning for Online Lessons

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Events of Learning for Online Lessons

• By
• Stephanie Hanna

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Objective(s)

• Students will learn the many aspects that are
  involved in Online courses.
• Students will learn the advantages and
  disadvantages of Online learning.
• Students will distinguish between Online learning
  and eLearning.
• Students will share Online learning experiences.

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What is the difference between regular and Online
instruction?

• Regular Instruction
• Teacher and student present in a standard
  classroom setting.
• Lessons are presented face-to-face on a scheduled
  basis.
• Course work is paper and pencil-based.

• Online Instruction
• Synchronous/ Asynchronous classroom setting.
• Lessons are presented through audio and visual
  technology.
• Course work is technology-based.

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eLearning and Online Learning

• Is there a difference between eLearning and
  Online Learning?

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eLearning

• Content is delivered through Internet audio/video
  tape, interactive activities, email, etc.
• Computer-based learning
• Long Distance learning
• Technology-based learning
• Web-based learning
• Virtual classrooms

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Online Learning

• There are two levels of Online Learning.
• A basic Online learning program has text and
  graphics of the course along with interactive
  activities, and testing.
• A more in depth Online learning program has
  animations, audio, discussion groups, or chat
  rooms.
• Web-based
• Internet-based

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Why learn online?

• Learn in the privacy of your own home or computer
  lab
• Collaborative and exploratory learning
  environments
• Course access is unlimited with Internet
  connection
• It reaches the visual and auditory learners
• Resources are endless

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Online Learning Styles

• Online learning reaches what type of learning
  styles?

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Online learning reaches the following learning
styles...

• Auditory
• Visual
• Kinesthetic
• Tactile

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• How can we motivate online learners?

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We can motivate online learners by

• Rewards
• Choosing topics that will interest the students
• Student feedback on assignments
• Collaborative Groups
• Catchy/Interesting lessons
• Frequent Interaction
• Activities
• Utilizing tools

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Tools for Successful Online Learning

• Computer
• Internet
• Microphone
• Centra/Blackboard account
• Email
• Chat rooms
• Threaded Discussions
• Other tools?

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Why do Adults learn?

• Education brings a feeling of self-worth and
  accomplishment.
• Education provides higher income in the market
  place.
• Education can provide an escape.
• Education helps to achieve goals.
• Education is power!

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Why did you decide to take Online courses?

• It is a lot more convenient for off-campus
  students.
• Class work can be scheduled around work and
  family.
• Students have the luxury of studying anywhere
  they have access to a computer.
• Accommodates different learning styles other
  otherwise not met.
• How about you?

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Advantages vs. Disadvantages of Online Learning
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Advantages

• Learners may work around daily living schedule.
• Learners may attend colleges and universities all
  over the country.
• Learners are able to work at their own pace.
• Learners are provided with endless hand-on
  activities and experience.
• Other advantages?

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Disadvantages

• Learners are on their own for the most part
• Keeping on task
• Communicating with instructor
• Technology may fail
• Student assessment and feedback is limited
• Little interactivity
• Students may feel work is too difficult
• Other disadvantages?

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Other Inhibiting Factors

• Inexperienced instructors
• Lack of student support
• Problems with technology
• Poorly designed courses
• Little motivation
• Poor communication between student and instructor
• Other inhibiting factors?

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Question Are computers replacing human contact?
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Is there a risk of student dropping out of Online
courses?

• There was a report in the Chronicle of Higher
  Education that found institutions seeing dropout
  rates that ranged from 20 to 50 percent for
  distance learners (Karen Frankola, 2001).
• Corporate University Xchange researched and found
  that lack of time was the 1 reason for
  dropping the course.

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How can we decrease the dropout rate?

• Reinforcement on attendance
• Continuous communication with students via email
  or chat rooms
• Assigning or presenting the idea of groups
• Interactive discussions and polls
• Having students input on class projects and
  assignments
• Experienced instructors and well-designed courses

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Online Learning Websites

• Why Online Learners drop out
• Http//www.workforce.com
• eLearning
• Advantages and Disadvantages
• http//www.dso.iastate.edu/dept/asc/elearner/advan
  tage.html
• eLearning vs. Online Learning
• http//www.learnframe.com/aboutelearning.page4.asp

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Online Websites Continued

• General Facts of Online Courses
• http//www.southbank.tafe.net/site/LearningOnline/
  faqs.asp
• Why Teach Online?
• Http//www.educause.edu/pub/er/review/reviewArticl
  es/32431.html
• Can You Learn Online?
• Http//www.linezine.com/2.1/features/mccylop1.htm

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