Assignment:
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course focuses on the design, development, and implementation of e-Learning. Topics include learning platforms for educational and corporate environments, online learning communities, designing content for online delivery, and preparing learners for online learning. Students will learn how to use e-Learning as a teaching tool in a traditional classroom or training environment.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Required Resources
Holmes, B., &Gardner, J. (2006). e-Learning: Concepts and practice. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Rudestam, K.E., &Schoenholtz-Read, J. (2010). Handbook of online learning (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Supplemental Resources
Dabbagh, N., & Reo, R. (2011). Back to the future: Tracing the roots and learning affordances of social software. In M.J.W. Lee and C.
McLoughlin (Eds.), Web 2.0-based e-Learning: Applying socialinformatics for tertiary teaching (1-20). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
EduTech Wiki. (2006). Flow theory.
Holmes, B., Tangney, B., FitzBibbon, A., Savage, T., &Mehan, S. (2001). Communal constructivism: Students constructing learning for as well as with others.
Khan, B. (2010). The global e-learning framework.
NASA. (2013). Digital Learning Network.
Websites
Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT). (2013) General format.
Education Technology Organizations. (2007) General format.
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) for Teachers, Coaches, and Students. (2012) General format.
U.S. Department of Education Grant Programs. (n.d.) General format.
1. Explain the factors that contribute to the evolution of e-Learning.
2. Analyze different needs of e-Learning in educational and non-educational settings.
3. Analyze various learning communities.
4. Describe different learning environments and modes of e-Learning.
5. Apply educational theory to an e-Learning environment.
6. Analyze design and instructional concepts of e-Learning.
7. Describe the unique needs and challenges of virtual learners.
8. Design an online learning experience.
9. Plan the resources required to support an online learning experience.
10. Explain the ethical considerations of e-Learning.
11. Use technology and information resources to research issues in theory and practice of e-Learning.
12. Write clearly and concisely about theory and practice of e-Learning using proper writing mechanics.