A Learner-Centered Perspective on E-Learning

2011 ◽  
pp. 1346-1354
Author(s):  
Hyo-Jeong So ◽  
Curtis J. Bonk ◽  
Robert A. Wisher
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Educational Technologies ◽  
Wireless Technologies ◽  
Learner Participation ◽  
The Past ◽  
Learner Centered ◽  
Online Tools ◽  
E Learning

For the past decade, e-learning has emerged as a prominent delivery mechanism in educational settings. Now, it is not uncommon to find courses that are delivered fully online or in a blended learning (Bonk & Graham, 2006) mode. In addition, with the pervasive use of handheld, mobile, and wireless technologies, mobile learning (i.e., m-learning) and ubiquitous learning (i.e., u-learning) have received extensive attention as promising trends in the field of distance education. Indeed, our goals, related to the design of environments where learning happens at anytime and any place, seem more reachable with such emerging educational technologies that maximize mobility, connectivity, and versatility. Add to that options for learner participation and contribution within such an environment, as is seen with many online tools today, and there are many exciting opportunities for learnercentered online instruction.

scholarly journals Mobile Distance Learning with PDAs: Development and testing of pedagogical and system solutions supporting mobile distance learners

2007 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Torstein Rekkedal ◽  
Aleksander Dye
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Leonardo Da Vinci ◽  
Distance Learners ◽  
Online Distance Education ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Online Distance ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Distance Education System ◽  
Ongoing Project

The article discusses basic teaching-learning philosophies and experiences from the development and testing of mobile learning integrated with the online distance education system at NKI (Norwegian Knowledge Institute) Distance Education. The article builds on experiences from three European Union (EU) supported Leonardo da Vinci projects on mobile learning: From e-learning to m-learning (2000-2003), Mobile learning – the next generation of learning (2003-2005), and the ongoing project, Incorporating mobile learning into mainstream education (2005-2007).

CTE Distance E-Learning Application

2009 ◽  
pp. 408-420
Author(s):  
Brenda C. Ledford
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Change Strategies ◽  
Pedagogical Approach ◽  
Learner Centered ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Pedagogical Theory ◽  
Changing Role

E-learning application within distance contexts is growing rapidly as a solution to the demands and needs of CTE learners in the 21st century. Effective and sustainable application begins with understanding the connective relationship e-learning enjoys with distance education. In conjunction with this link, pedagogical theory and practices successfully utilized within distance education are of relevance to CTE educators and practitioners if successful application is to be attained. This chapter delves into the prominent theories and practices of distance education centered on a learner-centered approach. Also discussed is the changing role of the instructor and learner within this pedagogical approach. Although challenges and barriers emerge with change strategies, CTE has distinct advantages for successful transition and application. Central to the learner-centered approach is the characteristics and capabilities of Web 1.0 and Web 2.0 technologies which continue to regulate and necessitate consideration of the learner-centered approach within distance contexts.

Pedagogy Reconsidered in a Multimodal Blended Environment

2010 ◽  
pp. 299-316
Author(s):  
Barbara O'Byrne
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Longitudinal Analysis ◽  
The United States ◽  
Course Delivery ◽  
Learner Centered ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Blended Course ◽  
Depth Interviews

Blended course delivery has wide applications across diverse educational settings. By definition, it is multimodal and involves multiple delivery formats. However, scant research has examined the impact of multimodal, blended delivery on university pedagogy. This chapter makes the case for close examination of the theoretical and pedagogical foundation of blended learning and proposes that research is needed to establish and validate the constructivist principles associated with blended learning. A longitudinal analysis of surveys and in-depth interviews with instructors from a distance education graduate school in the United States identified and contextualized features of learner-centered pedagogy linked to blended learning.

scholarly journals PROFILING READINESS OF DISTANCE EDUCATION USING TECHNOLOGY IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 37-44
Author(s):  
Neni Nurkhamidah ◽  
Hormah Hidayatun Itsnaini
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
E Learning

Sejak pandemi COVID-19 menyebar hampir ke seluruh wilayah Indonesia, proses belajar mengajar berubah dari tatap muka menjadi pembelajaran jarak jauh dengan teknologi dalam bentuk pembelajaran online dan E-learning. Karena sebagian besar sekolah di Indonesia berbasis tradisional, meski sebenarnya sudah banyak yang melaksanakan blended learning, namun mereka masih menghadapi banyak kendala dalam menerapkan pembelajaran jarak jauh menggunakan teknologi. Perbedaan jenis dan tingkat tantangan dalam pendidikan jarak jauh yang dialami sekolah dipengaruhi oleh perbedaan kesiapan yang dimiliki mereka . Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui kesiapan SMA N 1 Bawang dalam menyelenggarakan pendidikan jarak jauh dengan teknologi. Kesiapan diukur dengan menilai kesiapan siswa, guru dan institusi. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif yang melibatkan 220 (dua ratus dua puluh) siswa, 4 (empat) guru Bahasa Inggris, dan seorang Kepala Sekolah SMA N 1 Bandar. Kuesioner online digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data. Hasil keseluruhan menunjukkan skor kesiapan siswa 3,44 dan skor kesiapan guru 3,84. Keduanya menujukan bahwa mereka siap menerapkan pendidikan jarak jauh dengan teknologi. Skor kesiapan institusi adalah 3,21 yang menunjukkan bahwa institusi belum siap dan perlu perbaikan untuk penerapan pembelajaran jarak jauh dengan teknologi. Karena kesiapan adalah faktor krusial yang berperan penting dalam keberhasilan pembelajaran jarak jauh dengan teknologi, maka diperlukan penilaian kesiapan di setiap elemen di sekolah. Diharapkan sekolah dapat memanfaatkan hasil penelitian ini untuk meningkatkan kesiapan mereka dalam menempuh pendidikan jarak jauh selama pandemi COVID-19.  

Mobile Learning Using Mobile Phones in Japan

2011 ◽  
pp. 64-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Midori Kimura
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
English Language ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
Good Program ◽  
The Past ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Model Programs

The past ten years has seen remarkable developments in mobile devices, especially mobile phones, and interest in the potential of using mobile phones in an educational setting has intensified recently. The author’s working group, in cooperation with eLPCO (e-learning Professional Competency) at Aoyama Gakuin University in Japan, started a mobile learning project in 2002 to demonstrate model programs of mobile learning using mobile phones (mLearning/MPs), with the findings from all the experiments conducted over the past seven years contributing to the educational process. This chapter first discusses the barriers, such as the psychological, pedagogical, and technological issues, that mLearning/MPs had to overcome. Next, the author introduces findings obtained from four projects carried out on the English language by mobile phones, and then provides suggestions on essential conditions required for a good program for mLearning/MPs. The chapter proposes open source-based mobile services as a way of overcoming barriers faced by mLearning/MPs, and as an effective model for English language learning using mobile phones.

scholarly journals Privacy Policies and Their Negotiation in Distance Education

2004 ◽  
pp. 237-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Yee ◽  
Larry Korba
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Autonomous Agents ◽  
Common Interest ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Privacy Policy ◽  
Privacy Management ◽  
Privacy Policies ◽  
The Past ◽  
E Learning

This chapter begins by introducing the reader to privacy policies, e-services, and privacy management. It then derives the contents of a privacy policy and explains “policy matching”. It next presents an approach for the negotiation of privacy policies for an e-learning service. Both negotiating under certainty and uncertainty are treated. The type of uncertainty discussed is uncertainty of what offers and counter-offers to make during the negotiation. The approach makes use of common interest and reputation to arrive at a list of candidates who have negotiated the same issues in the past, from whom the negotiator can learn the possible offers and counter-offers that could be made. Negotiation in this work is done through human-mediated computer-assisted interaction rather than through autonomous agents. The chapter concludes with a discussion of issues and future research in this area.

scholarly journals The Dominance of E-Learning Methods over Studies: Problems and Solutions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suraa A. Abbas ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
The Past ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Problems And Solutions ◽  
E Learning

This paper sheds light on e-learning, whose importance has swiftly grown over the past year by learners after the closure of schools and universities in more than 100 countries worldwide due to the rampant Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), and the problems and solutions that must be followed to facilitate the educational process. This study is mainly quantitative. It will use quantitative research methods to collect data by distributing questions to the research community consisting of 10 teachers and 30 undergraduate students in the medical, technical faculty at Al-Kitab University. The data were analyzed by content analysis technique and divided into themes, sub-themes, and codes. The paper found that both students and teachers used technology to ensure the continuity of the educational process. In addition, both teachers and learners have different positive and negative opinions about the distance education platforms and the conditions facing them from the weakness of the Internet and the liability of electronic skills for both parties. Ideas were put forward on developing equipment and methods used for distance education activities using artificial intelligence to simulate the natural educational environment. This study recommends educational institutions restructure the curriculum and make it compatible with the electronic environment, just like the real academic environment.

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