theory and e-learning

Theory and e-Learning ?Theory and e-Learning ?

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Who feels connected?Who feels connected?

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TheoriesTheories

WHAT?(Behaviourist)

HOW?(Cognitive)

WHY?(Constructivism)

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Social Presence Theory Social Presence Theory

• Direct Direct – TenaciousTenacious

• InanimateInanimate– AutonomousAutonomous

Stein and Wanstreet (2003)

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E-Learning ModelsE-Learning Models

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E-ModeratingE-Moderating

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Ally (2003)

Components of effective e-Learning

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Passive or Active LearnersPassive or Active Learners

Should e-Learning be Should e-Learning be technology lead or theory technology lead or theory

lead?lead?

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Humour or Not?Humour or Not?

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Appropriate Medium …Appropriate Medium …

“…“…wwithout a clearperception of connection through social presence,

students may lose motivation,

do badly in their studies, or even drop out of the

course…”

Wheeler (2005:pg 8)

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So Is Theory Needed for E-Learning?

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“…given that the pace of change of educational technology is unlikely to slow down, the need for relatively more stable and theoretically founded interaction models is becoming increasingly important.”

Ravenscroft (2001:150)

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Thank you Thank you

Any Questions?Any Questions?

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