Learning in the Online Classroom

Multimedia PaloozaSummer 2005

Ki Griggs

Session Topics Effectiveness of online learning Types of online classrooms Best teaching principles Characteristics of students Tips for success

Is Learning Online Effective? The effects of distance

learning: A summary of the literature. Moore, M.G. & Thompson, M.M. (1990).

The Effects of Distance Education on K–12 Student Outcomes: A Meta-Analysis. NCREL. 2004.

Online Classrooms

Resource

Hybrid

Fully Online

Can Teaching Online Support Learning? "The Seven Principles for Good Practice in

Undergraduate Education." Chickering & Gamson

Would you Make a Good Student? http://www.pbs.org/campus/003_Advice/00

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Online Students Who Succeed Self-motivators Disciplined Comfortable with technology Organized Good reading and writing skills

Successful Teaching Online Learn the technology Establish guidelines, rubrics, and examples Plan and organize material Accommodate learning styles Encourage participation Reflect throughout course