Online Learning from an International Perspective从国际视角看网络学习.pptVIP

Marina McIsaac (mmcisaac@) Marina McIsaac (mmcisaac@) Quality Guidelines for Online Teaching Marina Stock McIsaac Arizona State University (Seminar, Open University of Hong Kong) October, 2001 New technologies for learning Computer networks provide collaboration Across institutions Around the world In networked workplaces From multiple cultural perspectives Global village: Myth or fact? “Electric circuitry has overthrown the regime of time and space …. it has reconstituted dialogue on a global scale. Its message is Total Change... Marshall M cLuhan Global Village: myth or fact? “Before todays first-graders graduate from high school, hundreds of millions of people around the world will join together to create new kinds of human communities.” Howard Rheingold /texts/tft/ Global communication Visual language Sharing perceptions World Classroom Whose knowledge? How do we encourage a global exchange of information? Designing a culturally appropriate online course Emphasize instructor strengths Provide culturally meaningful examples Provide technical support Proceed slowly Best practices for teaching online 1 Orient faculty 2 Establish a social community online 3. Direct students to online resources 4. Provide online activities to motivate 5. Moderate discussions 6. Increase interactivity 7. Provide timely feedback and assessment 1. Orientation for faculty What to Expect in the Online Classroom The Online Syllabus Locate Teaching and Learning Support Locate Technology Support Resources /weblearning Walton College, Creating Powerful Online Courses Myths of Educational Technology Implementing WWW Change Across Faculty 2. Establish social community Welcome students Be informal Post biographies Share information Collaborate on projects / /~ctu/ 3.Direct students to online resources Provide guidance Encourage students to search widely Design active student shared activities Use free articles and shareware 4. Provide online motivation Pro