Understanding E-LearningFoundations for effective online teaching

Sanjaya Mishra, PhDReader in Distance EducationStaff Training and ResearchInstitute of Distance Education

I G N O UMaidan Garhi, New Delhihttp://www.learningindia.net/sm/CV.htm

What is e-learning?

(Source: © Sharma & Mishra, 2007)

Why e-learning is so popular? Access to educational resources from outside the

institution; Quick and easy way to create, update and revise course

materials; Increased interaction with student through e-mail and

discussion forums; Location and time independent delivery of course

materials; Multimedia capabilities enabling instructional designers

to prepare quality learning materials; Interactive and dynamic learning experience through

online assessment tools;

Why e-learning is so popular?

Platform independent delivery, accessible through any computer with a simple browser interface;

Increased learner control through hypertext based presentation of

information; Opportunities for international, cross-cultural and

collaborative learning; and Ability to serve a large number of students at a

potentially reduced cost.

Forms of E-Learning

Type 1Type 1 Type 2Type 2 Type 3Type 3

Web integrated in the classroom to supplement teaching

Web used in a mixed mode (as blended learning)

Web used independently as a stand alone system

Characteristics of e-Learning

E-Learning

Interactive Learning

ICT Support & Management

Student Centred Learning

Flexible & Self-paced Learning

Adaptive Learning

Resource based Learning

Collaborative Learning

Instructional strategies

• Information presentation• Guidance and collaboration • Drill and practice• Feedback• Reflective thinking• Discovery learning• Assessment• Use of audio, video and simulations

Framework for Designing Online Environment

(Source: © Mishra, 2002)

Learning activities

Learner supportContent

Behaviourism Cognitivism

Constructivism

Participation in discussion forumEmail contactReading of lessons

•Learner guide•Mentor support•Online library•Social interaction•Synchronous chat -counselling

•Objective-bsed couse units•Self-assessment online

Another Instructional Design Model

CONSTRUCT

REFLECTINTERACT

EXPERIENCE

(Source: © Sharma & Mishra, 2007)

Framework for Online Resources

(Source: Panda & Mishra, in progress)

Tools and Technologies

Group Chat, Discussion board

Group chat, Discussion board

MANY-TO-MANY

Conferencing Paradigm

E-mail, Mailing list, Discussion board

E-mail, Mailing lists, Discussion Forums

ONE-TO-MANY

Bulletin Board Paradigm

E-mail, Chat (social/learning)

E-mail, ChatONE-TO-ONE

E-mail Paradigm

Interactive Web pages, FAQs, Help

ONE-ALONE

WWW Paradigm

LEARNER-LEARNER

LEARNER-MENTOR

LEARNER-CONTENT

INTERACTION

METHOD

(Source: Mishra, 2001)

Teaching Online: A Model

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Access and Motivation

Setting up system and accessingWelcoming and encouraging

DevelopmentSupporting, responding

Providing links

Knowledge Construction

Facilitating process

Conferencing

Information Exchange

Use of learning materials

Searching and personalizing

Online Socialization

Familiarization

Sending and receiving messages

(Source: Salmon, 2000)

Successful e-Learning Mantras

Target group identification, and their needs assessment Institutional preparedness (staff training/orientation;

technology readiness: hardware, software, server, LMS) Content preparation (media analysis, media sourcing and

development, integration and deployment) Delivery strategies (synchronous and asynchronous

facilities) Service orientation (24X7 help desk for technical,

administrative and academic issues)

Successful e-Learning Mantras

E-Learning: Effective Learning

Learner Centred TechnologyTeachers Content Pedagogy

THANK YOU

Your comments, questions are welcome. My sincere thanks to Kurukshetra University,

particularly to Dr. R.R. Rausaria, Director, DDE, KUK.