E-pedagogyE-pedagogy

Two areas of development for Two areas of development for Online InstructionOnline Instruction

Two areas of development for Two areas of development for Online InstructionOnline Instruction

Technical Skills

An Understanding of E-pedagogy

Proficiency withcomputer technologies

Pedagogy

relating to online learning

The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those

who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn,

unlearn, and relearn.

The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those

who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn,

unlearn, and relearn.

Alvin Toffler

Machinima

OfotoOfoto

Britannica OnlineBritannica Online

Personal WebsitesPersonal Websites

PublishingPublishing

Content ManagementContent ManagementSystemsSystems

FlickrFlickr

Web 1.0Web 1.0 Web 2.0Web 2.0

WikipediaWikipedia

BloggingBlogging

Participation Participation (YouTube)(YouTube)

WikisWikis

In times of great change, the learners In times of great change, the learners inherit the earth, while the learned inherit the earth, while the learned

find themselves beautifully find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that equipped to deal with a world that

no longer exists.no longer exists.

In times of great change, the learners In times of great change, the learners inherit the earth, while the learned inherit the earth, while the learned

find themselves beautifully find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that equipped to deal with a world that

no longer exists.no longer exists.

Eric HofferEric Hoffer

What should an online course provide?What should an online course provide?What should an online course provide?What should an online course provide?

Greater opportunities for studentsAbility to cater for a more diverse range of students

Greater flexibility

Recognition of differences in learning styles

Promotion of essential 21st C skills

Digital-Age Literacy

Interactive Communication and Collaboration

Critical and Inventive thinking

Adaptability and Self Direction

Exploring good practice in online Instruction

Exploring good practice in online Instruction

Synchronous and Asynchronous blend• Enhancing the learning experience

• Improving learning outcomes

Student Centred Learning focus

Constructivist Learning Theories:

• Active and interactive learning

• Collaboration and problem solving

Skilful use of technologyOnline Instructor’s role as Facilitator

• Independent Learning