ELT+7001

ELT 7001--Practices and Principles in e-Learning (Foundational Course)

Syllabus

Post a brief biographical sketch. Include in your sketch a description of your educational, as well as your personal experiences with technology. Describe your experiences with e-learning, both as a learner and an instructor. Please state what it is that you hope to gain from this course, and what you hope to do with this degree. A Classroom of One: Chapters 1-3 ABCs of e-learning: Chapters 1-3
 * Introduction**
 * Activity 1 eLearning challenges**

Discuss the challenges faced by faculty who are involved with e-learning. Present your views concerning the fact that a lifetime of past teaching habits experienced in the traditional setting may impact upon the effectiveness of e-learning faculty. Suggest ways for overcoming such challenges. A Classroom of One: Chapters 4-6 ABCs of e-learning: Chapters 4-5 Lessons from the Cyberspace Classroom: Chapters 1-2
 * Activity 2- Embracing e-Learning**


 * You have been invited to make recommendations as to whether or not your organization should embrace e-learning. People who will be making the decision do not realize that there are four types of e-learning. How would you explain this to them? Prepare the topics that you would cover. **


 * Prepare a presentation using Powerpoint or some other presentation application. Upload your presentation to Slideshare and embed the video on your wiki. See this link for directions for using slideshare. On the same wiki page write a reflective entry that describes the approaches you have used to persuade your audience that the organization should (or should not) adopt e-learning. Why is it important to understand the four types of e-learning? Reflect, also, on your experience in preparing the actual presentation. **** Be sure to include citations for quotations and paraphrases with references in APA format and style. **

A Classroom of One: Chapters 4-6 ABCs of e-learning: Chapters 4-5 Lessons from the Cyberspace Classroom: Chapters 1-2
 * Activity 3- Electronic Conversations**

Discuss the characteristics of an effective electronic conversation as a vehicle of learning. Which communication vehicle do you feel is most important in the online classroom?


 * Activity 4 - e-Learning Models**

** Consider the 2 models of e-learning implementation highlighted in chapter 4 of //ABCs of e-learning.// Select an organization in which e-learning could be implemented, preferably your own organization, or one with which you are very familiar. Decide whether you should use the eight-step process or the seventeen-step process. Consider the ten tips for successful e-learning project management. Which ones will be critical in this organization for the successful implementation of e-learning? Explain and give specific examples. **

**Assignment 5 Discussion – Online Professional Development**

A Classroom of One: Chapters 7-9 ABCs of e-learning: Chapters 6-7 Lessons from the Cyberspace Classroom: Chapters 3-4

 Discuss the potential for online learning for professional development in the work place. What are the benefits? The drawbacks? Consider how online professional development could benefit your organization. What would it take to implement such a program?

 **Assignment 6 Meaningful Learning Experiences**

A Classroom of One: Chapters 7-9 ABCs of e-learning: Chapters 6-7 Lessons from the Cyberspace Classroom: Chapters 3-4

 ** Based on your past (and present) learning experiences, what criteria have you used to say that an educational or training event was good or bad? What helps you learn? Think about a rich learning experience you have had in the past. What made the experience successful? The e-learning challenge today is to find ways of creating meaningful and rich learning experiences. What characteristics of learning experiences do you feel are necessary in order to provide rich online learning experiences for the online learner? Discuss this issue thoroughly, giving examples and support from literature. **

 **Assignment 7 Digital Divide** A Classroom of One: Chapters 10-12 ABCs of e-learning: Chapters 8-9 Lessons from the Cyberspace Classroom: Chapters 5-7

 Discuss the issues surrounding the digital divide in relation to online learning. Support your ideas with evidence and give examples.

 **Assignment 8 The Need for e-Learning** A Classroom of One: Chapters 10-12 ABCs of e-learning: Chapters 8-9 Lessons from the Cyberspace Classroom: Chapters 5-7 ** You are present a webinar to a group of classroom instructors (organizational level of your choice) who wish to become online instructors, facilitators, and coaches. What advice would you give them based on your experiences and readings about e-learning? Prepare an in depth presentation; select any effective presentation format that you wish. **

** Explain your reasons for selecting the advice that you provided for your participants. Give supportive evidence that such information and advice is valid and sound. Also, reflect on the effectiveness of presentation format. Why did you select this format? Explain why you believe it is effective for communicating your information. Be sure to include citations for quotations and paraphrases with references in APA format and style. **

 **Assignment 9 The Productive Online Student**

A Classroom of One: Chapters 13-15 ABCs of e-learning: Chapters 10-11 Lessons from the Cyberspace Classroom: Chapters 8-9 and Resources  ** Do you think that all students can be productive online students? Why or why not? Give evidence to support your opinions. List several characteristics of an effective online student. **  **Assignment 10 The Challenges of e-Learning** A Classroom of One: Chapters 13-15 ABCs of e-learning: Chapters 10-11 Lessons from the Cyberspace Classroom: Chapters 8-9 and Resources

** Read Andrew Feenberg’s article, Reflections on the Distance Learning Controversy, found at: ** []. ** Select points that you agree with or maybe disagree with. Discuss what you can do in the implementation of an e-learning program to avoid the pitfalls that Feenberg points out. Utilize supportive literature from at least 3 different sources to defend your suggestions. **