Teaching Geospatial Competences by Digital Activities and E-Learning. Experiences in Geography, Journalism, and Outdoor Education

2019 ◽  
pp. 141-154
Author(s):  
José Jesús Delgado-Peña ◽  
María Purificación Subires-Mancera
Keyword(s):  
Outdoor Education ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
E Learning

USE OF BLENDED LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION – SOME EXPERIENCES

2015 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
R J Singh
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
Made In

This article reports on the use of blended learning in higher education. Blended learning has become popular in higher education in recent years. It is a move beyond traditional lecturing to incorporate face-to-face learning with e-learning, thereby creating a blend of learning experiences. The problem is that learning in higher education is complex and learning situations differ across contexts. Whilst there is face-to-face contact at some institutions, others offer distance learning or correspondence learning. In each context, the mode of learning may differ. The challenge is to cater for various learning opportunities through a series of learning interactions and to incorporate a blended approach. The aim of this study was to examine various ways of defining blended learning in different contexts. This was done through an examination of experiences of the use of blended learning in different higher education contexts. The study presents a case of blended learning in a postgraduate course. The experiences from all these cases are summarised and conclusions and recommendations are made in the context of blended learning in higher education in South Africa.

From Memorable to Transformative E-Learning Experiences

2010 ◽  
pp. 402-421
Author(s):  
Pearl Chen
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environments ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Effective Practices ◽  
Experience Design ◽  
Current State ◽  
Learning Contexts ◽  
E Learning

This chapter reviews the current state of theory and practice of experience design and suggests that the notion of experience should be regarded as an essential and unifying theme in guiding a broader perspective of design and study of e-learning. Underlying this chapter is a view that suggests a shift from designing learning environments to “staging” learning experiences. By looking at learning through the prism of experience design, we may begin to discover ways to create compelling, memorable, and transformative e-learning experiences. Some existing models and effective practices in education are considered as viable models for adapting experience design to e-learning contexts. Furthermore, this chapter identifies some converging areas of research from the fields of experience design and education, so as not to reinvent the wheel but to expand our knowledge on designing quality e-learning experiences that are engaging and valued by people.

Using Games for Primary School

2012 ◽  
pp. 769-781
Author(s):  
Steven Lopes Abrantes ◽  
Luis Gouveia
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Computer Games ◽  
Educational Games ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Flow Experience ◽  
Flow State ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Positive Effect

Computer games are a form of e-learning; the player is able to learn at his own rhythm in a fun, but effective way. One of the most important aims of these educational games is to motivate the pupils to make learning easier by using their own experiences. This study is based on the flow experience introduced by Csikszentmihalyi (1975). The person who undergoes the flow experience feels pleased and fully emerged in what he is doing and tends to repeat the activity. In the context of this study, information has been gathered through questionnaires utilizing the five dimensions of the flow state. The sample used consisted on twenty nine pupils; each of them played five games. At the end of the study, it was possible to conclude that the pupils experienced the flow and that it had a positive effect on their learning experiences.

Theories and Principles for E-Learning Practices with Instructional Design

2009 ◽  
pp. 750-758
Author(s):  
Maria Ranieri
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Design ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Instructional Approach ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Learning Practices ◽  
E Learning

E-learning has become an area of increasing interest for academics, consultants, and practitioners. Notwithstanding, it seems that in current experiences the instructional dimension is often overlooked. Many elearning courses are content-oriented and the attention is often put on the technological dimension. We believe that a fruitful contribution in order to overcome the gap between technology and pedagogy and promote a more sensible instructional approach to e-learning, can be derived from instructional design (ID). ID is an ever growing field of research (Dijkstra, Seel, Schott, & Tennyson, 1997; Gagné & Briggs, 1990; Merrill, 2001; Reigeluth, 1989; Savery & Duffy, 1995; Wilson & Cole, 1991). Its results have a transversal value with respects to the specific delivery supports adopted in the learning environment. Whether we are dealing with online or face-to-face education, useful criteria from ID can be outlined for designing effective, efficient, and appealing learning experiences.

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