The
technological tools learners are using outside the classroom are now providing
access in the online educational process.
The tools and strategies that are best for this purpose includes
discussion posts (teacher-mediated and student-moderated), FAQ (Frequently
asked questions), multimedia presentations, video lectures, podcast, online
postings, online bulletin boards, Web 2.0, blogs, web quests, e-mails, rubrics,
and syllabus. These tools work well in a
learning environment in order to produce successful learner engagement.
There
are benefits and advantages to these tools and strategies. For example, multimedia presentations provide
content using different media and the advantage is that students can go back
and look at it as many times as necessary.
The same is true with the other tools listed in the graphic
organizer. Communication is an ongoing
developmental process to create new opportunities for students (Siemens, 2008,
p.14). The inclusion of Web 2.0 tools
and Skype is new opportunities of communication for the engagement of
learners. All of the technologies listed
in the graphic organizer, whether it is for communication, collaboration,
and/or content provides methods for keeping the learner engaged.
References:
Anderson,
T. (Ed.). (2008). The theory and practice of online learning (2nd ed.).
Edmonton, AB: Athabasca University Press.
Durrington,
V. A., Berryhill, A., & Swafford, J. (2006). Strategies for enhancing
student interactivity in an online environment. College Teaching, 54(1),
190−193
Palloff, R. M., & Pratt, K. (2005). Collaborating online:
Learning together in community. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Palloff, R. M., & Pratt, K. (2007). Building online
learning communities: Effective strategies for the virtual classroom. San
Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Siemens,
G. (2008, January). Learning and knowing in networks: Changing roles for educators
and designers. ITForum.
Wenger, E., White, N., Smith, J.
D., & Rowe, K. (2005, .January 18). Creating communities of practice.
In Technology for Communities
For Dr. Moller,
I have posted to the following blogs:
For Dr. Moller,
I have posted to the following blogs:
Mary Tolson
http://marytolsoneds.blogspot.com/2013/07/module-4-communication-collaboration.html?showComment=1375007823157#c1715241797891987808
Devonee Trivett
http://edtechdiffusionbydevonee.blogspot.com/
Hi Theresa,
ReplyDeleteTrue, the technological tools learners are using outside the classroom are now providing access in the online educational process and it seems as though the number of these tools will grow exponentially. Question is, how do you think teachers will fit into distance education as time goes by? Will learners in the future have the ability to construct knowledge without assistance from teachers?
-Ena
http://ena-spoonfulofsugar.blogspot.com/
Ena,
DeleteI do not think that all teachers will fit into distance education just as some teachers do not fit into public school. I do however believe that learners will have the ability to construct knowledge without assistance from teachers. It is already beginning with Common Core standards. The new standards allow the teacher to be a facilitator and the students work collaboratively to learn concepts.
Greetings Theresa,
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting your Module 4 blog about how the technological tools learners are using outside the classroom are now providing access in the online educational process. New strategies and tools for communication help students to demonstrate ideas by using multiple forms of media all facilitated within online courses. After reading your Module 4 blog post I have a better understanding of the benefits and advantages to these tools and strategies. The dynamics of teaching and learning are changing thanks to new innovations in digital tools that facilitate knowledge and skill building, becoming available to instructors and students. I appreciate your perspective on the inclusion of Web 2.0 tools and Skype is new opportunities of communication for the engagement of learners.