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Online Theological Distance Education

Bridging the gap

NET@OCI

www.netfoundation.nl P.O. Box 284 7460 AG Rijssen (Netherlands) +31 (0)6-29332873

Rabobank 1269.30.619 KvK 09163429

Online Theological Distance Education

NET Foundation

Long-distance education is an integral part of the course offerings at most colleges and universities in 2009. It is therefore not a matter of if but rather how long-distance education should be conducted. What can be demanded from the students? How can teachers become familiar with this type of education? What does this mean for didactic and pedagogical methods that are being used? Etcetera...

Long-distance education is an integral part of the course offerings at most colleges and universities in 2009. It is therefore not a matter of if but rather how long-distance education should be conducted. What can be demanded from the students? How can teachers become familiar with this type of education? What does this mean for didactic and pedagogical methods that are being used? Etcetera...

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NET Foundation

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NET Foundation was established late 2006 as a missions-related non-profit organization to provide theological educational institutes at home and abroad with the answers to the questions mentioned before

NET Foundation was established late 2006 as a missions-related non-profit organization to provide theological educational institutes at home and abroad with the answers to the questions mentioned before

Quick profile:

Raymond WarnaarMarried & 5 kids (from 1 through 15)Missionary Latin AmericaDirector NET FoundationConsultant Educational Science & Technology

Online Theological Distance Education

Themes

• Mission and Vision• Definition & Characteristics of E-learning• Blended Learning• Opportunities, Threats & Challenges• Questionnaire• Join the Community

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Online Theological Distance Education

Our Mission

NET aims to provide theological and missionary organizations with easily accessible and innovative technology and – together with other NET platform members – to advance theological and related education in quality as well as quantity.

This includes:

•Sharing knowledge and experience with NET participants regarding digital distance learning•Contributing towards the transmission of the Christian faith and the Reformed spiritual legacy. •Advancing the global cooperation between missionary and theological educational institutes.

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Our Positioning

TheologicalInstitutes

Missionaryorganizations

TechnologyLMS & Web 2.0

Communitiesof Practice

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Main ActivitiesNET offers educational technology (LMS and others)

through which long-distance education can be provided, and local as well as international communities of practice can be formed

NET gives advices and offers customized training for implementing distance learning and its effects on your organization

NET initiates, coordinates and financially supports international projects on the design and development of digital educational learning materials

NET aims to start with the development of a database containing a detailed oversight of global learning opportunities in theology

Online Theological Distance Education

Trends in higher education• Lifelong learning• Competence-based learning• Virtualization (use of internet technology)• Personalization & individualization• Flexibility• Globalization (partnerships, contents

brokers, virtual universities, new markets & research)

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Themes

• Mission and Vision• Definition & Characteristics of E-learning• Blended Learning• Opportunities, Threats & Challenges• Questionnaire• Join the Community

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Possible elements

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(a) Definition of distance education

“Distance education is any educational process in which all or most of the teaching is conducted by someone removed in space and/or time from the

learner, with the effect that all or most of the communication between teachers and learners is through an artificial medium, either electronic or

print. By definition, in distance education the normal or principal means of communication is

through technology (UNESCO, 2002, p.22).”

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Online Theological Distance Education

Phases of e-learning

LearningInformation

LearningSupport

DigitalLearning

BlendedLearning

DistanceLearning

Publication and organization

Communication and mentoring

Lectures and resources

Assignments and collaboration

Self-study and testing

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Online Theological Distance Education

Themes

• Mission and Vision• Definition & Characteristics of E-learning• Blended Learning• Opportunities, Threats & Challenges• Questionnaire• Join the Community

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E-learning facilitates blended learning

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Online Theological Distance Education

Variables of blended learning1. Offline and online activities

• Face-to-face versus online

2. Synchronous and asynchronous activities• Synchronous: radio, chat, MSN, videoconference• Asynchronous: tutorials, discussion boards, blogs, wiki

3. Different multi media assets• Picture, text, movie, animation, simulation, audio, games

4. Different didactical interactions (and approaches)• Information, question, reflection, discussion, exercise, quiz (self learning

versus collaborative learning)

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Variables of blended learning

5. Different ways of delivering the content• Paper, computer, USB-stick, CD-ROM, cell phone, personal organizer

6. Different e-learning technologies• LMS (or VLE), wiki, conference tools, authoring tools, etc.

7. Different didactical models• Behaviorism, Cognitivism, Constructivism

8. Formal and informal learning• Structured and predefined or at the coffee machine…

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E-learning Technology Tools

Production tools• Authoring tools, content management system, audio and

video editing, animation, etc.

Learning tools• Learning Management System (LMS), e-portfolio, testing

tool, conference tools, blog, chat, wiki, mind mapping, etc.

Administrative tools• Educational logistics and design, inscription, study routes,

certification, etc.

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E-learning technologies

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NET Technology (1)

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NET Technology (2)

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NET Technology (3)

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Main Features of LMS

1. Registration: enroll and administer learners online for web-based, instructor-led, and all other learning activities.

2. Scheduling: schedule courses and define curricula to address individual and organizational learning needs. Also off-line resources can be included (classrooms, books, coaches etc.).

3. Delivery: deliver online courses, learning material and assessments or schedule instructor-led courses.

4. Tracking: track the progress of the learners and create reports.

5. Communication: communicate by chat, discussion forum, wiki, blogs, mail, screen sharing and e-seminars.

6. Testing: test and assess competency, learning styles and student commitment.

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Variables of blended learning (summary)

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Components are interwoven (VandenAkker, 2005)

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Rationale

Time

Objectives

Content

Learning activities

Teacher role

Materials & resources

Grouping

Location

Assessment

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How to define the optimal blend?

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Online Theological Distance Education

Themes

• Mission and Vision• Definition & Characteristics of E-learning• Blended Learning• Opportunities, Threats & Challenges• Questionnaire• Join the Community

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Advantages of e-learning

Main reasons for the institute and its staff to consider the offering of online courses are: access to new (global) markets and new students, alleviation of capacity constraints (full classes), more revenues, richer programs, internationalization, technology can be a catalyst for institutional transformation and educational innovations, etc.

Considering the perspective of the student, the main advantages of online distance education are: more flexibility, cost and time savings, access to new courses, international contacts, attractive (innovative and authentic) learning, student-centered approaches, efficient interactions, deeper learning, etc.

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Threats & Challenges The most common issues from an institute perspective are: copyright and property

issues, recognition of diplomas and certificates, change of culture, higher retention rate, possible staff resistance, time consuming (planning issue), expensive (budget issue), need for infrastructure and technology, support and training. 

From a staff, instructor or teacher perspective the following issues can be summarized: new pedagogical strategies to be defined, different roles and responsibilities, preparation or transformation of course materials, creation (skills) of new multi-media materials needed because old ones are not compatible or digitally available, online course is more time consuming, how to take examinations or assessments at a distance, interaction and relation towards students and management of student expectations.

From a student perspective possible issues can be: wrong expectations, course doesn’t engage (due to poor quality by contents overload and/or use of a single medium), social isolation, interpersonal or relational skills may not be developed, difficult access to technology and worldwide web, learning process is different and more time consuming.

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Online Theological Distance Education

Themes

• Mission and Vision• Definition & Characteristics of E-learning• Blended Learning• Opportunities, Threats & Challenges• Questionnaire• Join the Community

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• Summary of Questionnaire Results will be here included…

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Online Theological Distance Education

Themes

• Mission and Vision• Definition & Characteristics of E-learning• Blended Learning• Opportunities, Threats & Challenges• Questionnaire• Join the Community

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Online Theological Distance Education

Join the Community

1. OCI & NET are currently preparing a LA Partnership Agreement

2. Stay involved and receive online our Information about upcoming Activities

3. Actual Plans for 2009 & 2010• Development & Evaluation of Implementation

(Transformation) Prototypes regarding E-learning• Execution of Workshops & Pilot Project

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Transformation Prototype

Board Decision(vision, priority,

resources)

ProfessionalDevelopment

(training)

Infrastructure(Internet, hardware,

software)

BasicConditions

Consistent and clear approach

Presentation oftheme, students and teacher(s)

PedagogicalStrategy defined(including roles)

CoursePreparation

Contents segmented by themes, feedback, meetings or chapters

BlendedLearning

Attractive & interactiveMulti-media

Course Structure

Personalization andtraining of students

Continuous evaluation

Communicationprotocol

CourseExecution

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Online Theological Distance Education

www.netfoundation.nl P.O. Box 284 7460 AG Rijssen (Netherlands) +31 (0)6-29332873

Rabobank 1269.30.619 KvK 09163429

Bridging Theology and Technology

Innovating Theology by Technology

Extending Theology towards new Areas

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!


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