By Romeo Camu, Chris Greene, Andrew Marquez, and

Jeff Tibbits AET/541

Dr. Rob Rupnow

Learning Theories

Personalizing E-Learning

Facilitator Feedback and Communication

Building an Interactive Online Environment

Staying Current and Relevant

Online Communities

Summary

Learning theory for online course (ESL programs): Blended learning environment using Multimodiality learning theory.

Li’s 1998 EFL/ESLstudy “recommends that English classes include listening and speaking activities, as well as extensive reading and reading for meaning, and that grammar should be taught as a tool for language learning, rather than as an end in itself ” (Howard &Miller, p. 60).

Concerning multimodality Haythornthwaite & Andrews turn to the ideas of transformation and transduction. Transformation is a key concept in a theory of meaning-making and refers to how users re-shape

meaning. C Central to a theory of learning. Learning transforms a person’s state of mind or knowledge from one stage to the next.

Transduction is the more specific term used to denote the modal shift from one set of resources to another. (Haythornthwaite & Andrews p. 50).

Multimodiality learning theory would allow the learning program flexibility to use multi-learning platforms for increase ESL skills and proficiency.

ESL Learners motivation will be both extrinsic and intrinsic Both of these motivations affect the amount of time learners are willing to devote to learning (Stavredes,

p. 59).

Extrinsic motivated learners are often associated with learner goals that focus on performance as a means to an end rather than on learning Tend to be performance-oriented When issues arise or the content is difficult, learners may have a harder time staying focused on their

goal and overcoming adversities Keep learner focused on the relevance of the content and how gaining skills and knowledge in the

content area will change them personally, regardless of the career path they choose (Stavredes, p. 61).

Intrinsically motivated learners find relevance that is more personal in learning. Need assistance focusing on:

the relevance of the content and how gaining skills and knowledge in the content area will change them personally

These learners find relevance that is more personal in learning and relate to the achievement of personal goals building knowledge and skills or

for the sheer joy of learning.  

Students understand that to meet personal and professional goals they will need to become more fluent and competent in the English language. The master of the English language they have the more opportunities they will have. The more opportunities that are available to them the diverse their life and options will become.

Developing course objectives that are: competency based rather than behavioral based provide relevance to the course activities in the real world assist ESL learners develop intrinsic motivation

Establish communication to engage in activities and motivate learners.

Establish facilitator presence through interaction strategies Instructor as Facilitator Interactions to encourage Participation Interactions to encourage knowledge

construction and Critical Thinking Monitor Progress Communicate Feedback

To stay current, apply strategies for managing online teaching for ESL students Set expectations for the course Develop routine to streamline online teaching

To accomplish this, we need to: Assure learners that we are available to assist

anytime Facilitator sets the tone to learner Establish communication to engage and motivate

students Reflection Feedback Use of Socratic questioning techniques

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4svMy_7j31c

Act of lying, cheating, and stealing Three types of plagiarism:Minimum – not citing the author or missing to

put quotations on author’s words.Partial – substituting synonyms from author’s

words to keep plagiarism tools from finding itComplete – copying the complete paper or post

from another learner, previous course, or Internet

Why ESL students plagiarize? - lack of writing skills, not illegal in their country, think Internet is a public domain, & lack of time to do assignment

We need a new theory of learning to consider our new way of learning online.

We need to emphasize the importance of e-learning from social point of view than technological

We need to emphasize the importance of research in e-learning.

For ESL learners, apply the appropriate level of Bloom’s taxonomy and keep their English skills current and relevant to current trend.

There should be a Webmaster to maintain this Website

Do regular update of any published content

Open Website to public & establish good relationship

Do research to improve e-learning for both students and teachers

Apply marketing strategies to attract ESL learners and ESL teachers

Facilitator’s in an ESL class create online communities by guiding, encouraging, and reinforcing behavior that meets objectives Provide learners with structure (objectives) and

platforms that allow for collaboration and participation Facilitators influence learner behavior by providing

Socratic questioning techniques and positive and ideally immediate feedback

Li et al, demonstrated in their article on student-faculty interaction that students prefer immediate e-mail feedback over virtual office hours

Other objectives : Plan for humor in the online learning environment Design the community so synchronous and

asynchronous communication is available

Today we discussed Learning theories Personalizing the E-learning environment Facilitator feedback and communication Bloom’s taxonomy for ESL learners Plagiarism/Staying current and relevant Instructions/Strategies to ensure course’ long

shelf-life Creating online communities Conclusion

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