Structule integrity and proper course design is very important.
The four characteristics of online teaching must be present, the lack of one of them takes us away from the expected results
I am learning how to both organize and utilize information to engage students in modules. I am typically an interactive teacher so seeing this first hand makes me both excited and feel ready for all of the possibilities that are to come.
I have learned that a well structured online course is very important for learners to be able to successfully help with them being able to learn the material within the course.
I had no idea of the timeline for online courses. Recognizing they were first called "correspodences" and now we are coining the phrase "e-learning" environment.
Comment on Amanda Dolan's post: I completely agree. The combination of strong structural integrity and navigational simplicity is indeed crucial for enhancing the overall learning experience. When the learning environment is well-organized and easy to navigate, learners can focus more on the content itself rather than struggling with the platform. This streamlined approach not only fosters better understanding but also promotes retention.
Integrating quality media strategies into education is crucial for enhancing learning experiences. This approach goes beyond superficial engagement with content; it's about deeply understanding and interacting with the material. By incorporating interactive elements that test comprehension and recall, we encourage learners to think critically and apply what they've learned.
The flow of the course is great. Well done
I intend to think more critically about interaction in the context of intellectual interaction. The idea that more quality interaction improves and increases learning rings true to me.
I refreshed basic notions such as content relevance and Up-to-Date material, the creation of engaging & interactive content, thinking of clear learning objectives and outcomes (Utmost importance), the creation of accessible and user-friendly platform/interface, the design of effective assessment strategies and collaboration and community building (What we are actually doing right now). Last but not least: create great feedback and improvement mechanisms.
The course is a good foundation for new learners conducting online learning.
What I have learned this week is the need for learners to have a structured path to open up the learners to immerse themselves in the topics and take away valued knowledge that can be retained.
It makes perfect sense that as the quality of the media used goes up so does the interaction and therefore the learning of students. I did not know however that correspondence courses first started in 1728! :) Pretty interesting.
I've learned the providing easy navigation and structure will ensure learners stay engaged and focused while on their learning journey.
WOW, distance learning in the 1720S?!? Distance learning has been round longer than most people think and now with the internet, education can be world wide instantly.
I agree that eLearning gives the students accountability.
I have learned there are four important aspects to a course; Structural Integrity, Navigational Simplicity, Active Learner-Learner Centered, and Intellectual interaction. The last few paragraphs of the module discussed the importance of content and experiences to promote online learning. I prefer audio as opposed to continual reading. It would have been nice to have this option so I could read along with the audio. With this in mind, I realized the importance of student engagement.
Utilizing modules and ensuring user-friendly navigation to foster active learning in high-quality online courses is undeniably one of the most critical aspects of education. Consequently, I am dedicated to implementing a diverse range of media formats to support students on their educational journey.
Very well Designed. it's easy to navigate.
Interaction between learners and teachers, as well as a good design of an online environment can significantly improve the experience of online learning and learning outcomes. A good structure of a course is base on which the the learner can begin to build up knowledge.