Transitioning to E-Learning:
Reaching Students Beyond the Classroom
Walls
Kathy Hoernke
NCU 2012
Classroom of the Past
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Lectures
Note-taking
Desks in rows
Hours of sitting
Lack of interest
Sleepers
Click on desk
to play video
Classroom of Today
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Exploring/Inquiry-based
Engaged and Motivated
Communicating
Differentiated learning
Cooperative Learning
Click to play video
Vision
“Today’s graduates are expected
to be able to demonstrate good
critical thinking ability, good
analytic skills, and the ability to
work collaboratively in a team
setting.”
(Palloff & Pratt, 2001)
Benefits of E-Learning
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Develop autonomous learning skills
Flexibility in scheduling and work
Self-paced learning modules
Students are engaged in learning through the
integration of technology
• Addresses different learning styles
• Individualized lessons
Who Can Be Reached?
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Homebound students
Students absent due to school-related functions
Disengaged students
In-school suspension students
Accelerated students
Students with special course interests
Working students
The Road to E-Learning
1. Scope
the Project
Decisions
Decisions
2. Analyze
Decisions
Eight-step E-Learning
Development Cycle
3. Design
Decisions
Broadbent (2002)
4. Develop
8. Maintain
Decisions
Decisions
7. Evaluate
Decisions
6. Deliver
Decisions
5. Pilot
Test
Areas of Focus for E-Learning
• Instructor role and readiness
• Student demands and readiness
• Curriculum needs
• Technology support and training
• Plan for continual evaluation and improvement
Roles and Responsibilities
Instructors
Students
• Facilitator/Guide
• Constructivist Style of
Teaching
• Fosters a sense of community
• Encourages collaboration
• Open-minded
• Provide feedback/support
• Basic technology skills for
functioning in an online
environment
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Interactive and engaged
Explore and question
Collaborate with classmates
Improved time management
skills
• Reflective
• Critical thinkers
• Problem-solvers
Four Types of E-Learning
 Informal – email, discussion groups
 Self-paced – computer and web-based learning
 Leader-led – facilitator, threaded discussion,
learning management system
 Performance Support Tools – video tutorials,
templates, and wizards
Fink’s Six Principles of E-Learning
• Foundational Knowledge
• Application
• Integration
• Human Dimension
• Caring
• Learning How to Learn
The Role of Technology
“Effective technology integration is achieved when
its use supports our curricular goals. It must
support four key components of learning: active
engagement, participation in groups, frequent
interaction and feedback, and connection to
real-world experts.”
(Edutopia, 2008)
E-Learning Maintenance
• Continually evaluate the program
• Have a plan for addressing student needs and
concerns (technology and curriculum)
• Regular professional development training for
instructors
• Train new instructors (mentors)
• Open communication and attention between
administrators, instructors, technology
department, and students
To New
Directions
and New
Connections
Empowering
learners to
realize his or
her full
potential
References
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