Discussion about Online Learning

from Joshua Kim March 29, 2010 11:23 pm

Lots of discussion going around IHE today about online learning. Steve Kolowich kicked off a discussion about one academic's attempt to add "the human element" to the LMS by integrating Skype and Elluminate Live with Moodle. Dean Dad connected his lousy experience with webinars to online courses by asking, "have you learned anything from the earthly purgatory of webinars that helped you improve an online class?"

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Joshua continues "And yes, in my experience I have witnessed instances in which online programs/courses were superior to face-to-face. These instances all shared the following attributes:

1) The online program / course was aimed at adult working professionals who would not have been able to receive their degrees (undergraduate and masters) without having the online option.

2) Significant resources were devoted to course development, faculty training, and student support.

3) The courses were project based, with an emphasis on collaboration, strengths based learning, student support, and developing competencies."


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