The NSU eLearning Study Group

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The NSU eLearning Study Group Based on
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The Scope

• The purpose of this study group is to read and
  study the book, The Power of eLearning.
• This is voluntary for everyone involved.
• While, there may be other opportunities to
  discuss problems, develop programs, etc.they
  are outside the scope of this study group.
• There are no expectations of the outcome of this
  exercise except to study together and enhance our
  self-knowledge of this important topic.

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The Format1200 100

• 1200 1230
• Lunch and Presentation of the chapter(s).
• 1230 1255
• Break into teams of 4-5 people and discuss the
  material being studied.

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The Parts

• Part I Pedagogy Planning
• Chapters 1,2,3
• Part II Tools Resources
• Chapters 4,5,6,7,8
• Part III Course Management
• Chapters 9,10,11

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• Chapter OneeLearning Fundamentals

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Basic eLearning Concepts

• Pedagogy
• Andragogy
• eLearning pedagogy

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Terms Relevant to eLearning Pedagogy

• elearning course (course)
• elearning resource (resource)
• access
• elearning activity (activity)
• elearning strategy
• Instructional technology/Educational technology

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Learning Management Systems and Coursesites

• Rising popularity of LMS Software
• LMS Functionality
• Example Uses of LMS Functionality

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elearnings Potential to Improve Teaching and
Learning

• Facilitates student-centered learning
• Facilitates Anytime-Anyplace Learning
• Facilitates Student Interaction with Course
  Content
• Facilitates and Promotes Communication
  Collaboration
• Makes Course Administration Easier
• Helps Track Students Time on Task
• Can Reduce the Cost of Delivering Instruction
• Adds a Worldwide Dimension to Courses

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Online Learning Exemplars
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Major eLearning Challenges

• Technology Challenges
• Instructor Challenges
• Effectiveness Challenges

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6 Steps for Getting Started

• Ask yourself Why?
• Make a Commitment
• Develop a New vision for your Course and How you
  Teach
• Determine the Resources Available to You.
• Acquire New Technology Skills Develop New
  instructional Methods
• Plan

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• Chapter 2eLearning Pedagogy

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3 Noted Pedagogical Works Related to eLearning

• 7 Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate
  Education
• Blooms Taxonomy of Intellectual Behaviors
• Gagnes 9 Events of Instruction

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Student-Centered Instruction and elearning

• The Lecture delivery format is revised.
• The instructor becomes a facilitator
• Learning styles are addressed
• Students are provided choices
• Web-based interaction with content is implemented
• Student communication and collaboration are
  increased
• Problem-based learning is implemented
• Self-assessment is used as a learning activity
• Portfolio assessment is implemented.

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Terms to Describe eLearning Delivery Modes

• Distance Learning
• Online Learning
• Hybrid eLearning Delivery Mode
• Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Learning and
  Communications