Day 1 - Topics
- General Overview of Course
- Objectives
- What do you already know about learning management systems?
- What do you want to know about learning management systems?
- Overview of Distance Learning
- Instructional Design Models
- ADDIE Model
- Step-by-step process where one piece feeds into the next piece
- Not systemic - one piece of the process does not change how the next piece is accomplished
- Not dynamic - steps must be followed in their original order
- Transactional Distance
- Function of the variance in dialogue and structure as they related to each other (Moore 1983; Saba 1988)
- Distance not determined by geographic proximity, but instead by dialogue & structure
- Dialogue is "the extent to which, in any educational program, the learner and educator are able to respond to each other" (Moore 1983, 171)
- Structure is "a measure of an educational programme's responsiveness to learners' individual needs" (Moore 1983, 171)
- Systems Theory
- Systemic and dynamic relationship between dialogue and structure (Saba 1988)
- Teacher and student can control transactional distance by varying the rate of dialogue and structure (Saba 1988)
- Resources
- Methodologies
- Engaging learning activities
- Discussions
- Question/answer
- Problem solving
- Real-world centered
- Research on relevant topics
- Case studies
- Work with professionals in field
- Interaction with technology
- Visual aids
- Online resources
- Group projects
- Student and instructor communication
- Interactive presentations
- Question/answer
- Individual meetings
- Collaborative activities
- Difference between distance learning & classroom learning
- Distance Learners
- Independent learners
- Develop initiative
- Resourceful
- Distance Instructors
- Facilitators
- Supporters of knowledge
- Other differences
- Few visual cues from students
- Use technology for interaction
- Different learning environment among students
- Student-focused vs. teacher-focused
Day 1 - Assignments