Web based Learning and Further Teacher training

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Web based Learning and Further Teacher training

• Presentation for IVX 880
• Mrs E.Labuschagne

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Index

• The Training Need
• The Medium web based learning
• Benefits
• Limitations
• Cost implications
• Web based learning and adult training needs
• Web learning offers
• References

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The Training Need

• The need for further training are highlighted in
  
• The Skills Development Bill
• Curriculum 2005
• The changing world of the teacher
• Need for in-service training without absenteeism

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The Skills Development Bill

• The bill advocates the following strategy
• To provide training that is
• Felixible
• Accessible
• Decentratlised
• Demand led

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Curriculum 2005

• In a review of curriculum 2005, as ordered by
  Minister Kader Asmal the following problems were
  identified
• Teachers have limited understanding of 2005
• Teachers are inadequately trained
• There is a marked lack of learning support
• These factors can be improved by further training

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The changing world of the teacher

• The role of the teacher is changing
• There is pressure on teachers to use IT in
  educationally effective ways
• Schools are pressurised into delivering IT
• Technology could make the life of the teacher
  easier

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In service training

• In service training should be implemented to help
  develop all teachers
• Classroom time is important and cannot be lost
  for teacher training
• Teachers at rural schools need training and are
  far from great centres
• Traveling makes training expensive

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The Medium

• The medium has to provide for all the training
  need
• Web based learning
• Can be delivered over a distance
• Through the computer
• Use the Internet and interactive multimedia

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The Medium

• Students can
• Communicate with the lecturers and fellow
  students via e-mail and bulletin boards
• Get and deliver assignments
• Get feedback and interact with the study
  material, the lecturers and peers
• Register online
• Complete administration tasks online

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The Benefits of Web-based learning

• Accessible regardless of distance
• Low fixed costs
• Progressive accessibility
• Personalised learning
• Learning opportunities fit the lifestyle of adult
  learners
• Provides study opportunities for those far from
  the city

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Limitations

• Ownership of technologies excludes economically
  disadvantaged learners
• Lack of availability of computers and Internet
  limit the flexibility
• It places a high demand on resources
• Learners may feel isolated
• Problems with service providers may hamper
  progress

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Cost Implications

• Infrastructure very costly
• Development of on-line courses expensive
• Dissemination cheap and easy
• Low relative cost if many students enroll
• Eliminates the cost of travel and replacement
  staff

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Adult Learning Needs

• Adults learner need
• Active, task and problem centered learning
• Recognition for prior learning and expertise in
  different areas
• To learn independently
• Relevant content when learning
• Logical layout of the course and objectives

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More adult learning needs

• Self directed learning
• Learning that fits into established lifestyles
• Control over the pace of the learning
• Active learning tasks and mnemonics to aid less
  effective short term memories

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Web Learning offers.1

• Flexibility and control
• Different entry levels and personalisation of the
  course
• Interactivity
• Active hands-on learning
• Pre-testing in order to personalise courses

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Web learning offers..2

• Hypertext, for self-directing of the activities
• Easy and immediate updates to keep courses
  relevant
• Task based learning
• Prompt feedback
• Excellent communication

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References.. 1

• Bates, A.W. 1996. Educational Technology in
  Distance Education. In T. Plomp D.P Ely. (Eds).
  International Encyclopedia of Educational
  Technology.(2nd Ed)
• Berge, Z.L., 1999.Interaction in Post-Secondary
  Web Based Learning, Educational Technology
  39(1),5- 11.
• Cornell, R. 1999.The Onrush of Technology in
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• Collis, B Davies G (Eds) 1995. Innovative Adult
  Learning with Innovative Technologies. Amsterdam
  Elsevier
• Galusha, J.M. (s.a.) Barriers to Learning in
  Distance Education. University of Southern
  Mississippi. Available http//www.infrastruction.
  com/articles.htm

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References.2

• Kang, S, 2001. Toward a Collaborative Model for
  the Design of Web Based Courses. Educational
  Technology March - April, 22-30.
• Kettinger, W.J. 1991. Computer Classrooms in in
  Higher Education An Innovation in Teaching.
  Educational Technology, 31(8), 36-43.
• Laurrilard, D. 1993. A framework for the
  effective use of educational technology,
  Routledge, London.
• Rogers, J. (1989). Adults learning (3rd Ed.)
  Milton Keynes Open University.
• The Review of Curriculum 2005, The teacher, July
  24, 2000. Daily Mail and Guardian, Johannesburg.
  Available at http//www.teacher.co.za/200007/curri
  culum_resource.html
• Watson, J.B., Rossett, A. Guiding the Independent
  Learner in Web-Based Training. Educational
  Technology, May-June 1999.

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