Designing e-learning

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Jul 312010
 

Instructional Design for e-learning

Instructional design is the process of designing learning experiences so as to maximize learning effectiveness. This document describes some of the major issues involved in designing beneficial instruction. It is primarily aimed at those creating online/distance learning experiences for mature learners, however the principles described may be applied to all kinds of learning. It also serves as a portal to the best Web and print resources available for those seeking further information. Continue reading »

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An e-Learning Production Model

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Jul 302010
 

The author was recently engaged by a leading English academic institution to undertake the Web design and development on a major e-learning project. This paper describes the transferable production model created to facilitate project completion.

The Brief

The aim of the project was to create a distance-learning course presenting in-depth and up-to-date academic materials in the form of an engaging, interactive learning experience. Continue reading »

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Distance, Open and Blended Learning

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Jul 152010
 

By Distance Learning I mean learning in which learners and instructors are not physically present in the same time at the same place.

By Open Learning I mean learning which is not part of a formal course of instruction. Learners dip in and out of learning, choosing what, when, where and how they study.

By Blended Learning I mean learning which combines traditional face-to-face education with distance or open learning. Continue reading »

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Sychronous Conferencing in Distance Education

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Jul 152010
 

A major drawback of distance education is the isolation experienced by learners. In traditional education it’s easy to seek the guidance of instructors and fellow students. Students often form informal study groups and merely being present in an academic institution can boost motivation.

e-learning technologies can help overcome the isolation of lone learners by enabling communication with instructors and peers.

Such technologies can be asynchronous, ie essentially bulletin boards where users post messages for others to view and respond to in their own time; or synchronous, ie communications take place in real time. Continue reading »

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