Online learning: transcending the physical
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Paper/Presentation Title | Online learning: transcending the physical |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Reushle, Shirley (Author) and McDonald, Jacquelin (Author) |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the Effective Teaching and Learning Conference (ELT 2004) |
Number of Pages | 8 |
Year | 2004 |
Place of Publication | Brisbane, Australia |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://www.tedi.uq.edu.au/conferences/index.html |
Conference/Event | Effective Teaching and Learning Conference (ETL 2004): A Conference for University Teachers |
Event Details | Effective Teaching and Learning Conference (ETL 2004): A Conference for University Teachers Event Date 04 to end of 05 Nov 2004 Event Location Brisbane, Australia |
Abstract | A recent study has suggested that one assumption that accompanied the push to e-learning in tertiary institutions was that university teachers would change the way they conceptualise and implement education. However, the study found that, in many instances, the use of online course management systems and the pursuit of economically viable methods of 'educating' large numbers of learners led to a focus on the distribution of materials, thus maintaining the transmissive, 'delivery' mode of teaching. This resulted in some sense of disappointment and scepticism about the role and value of online learning in the knowledge society. This paper argues that online education can provide dynamic, learner-centered environments where knowledge is built through collaborative interactions with highly motivated learners. The authors have identified several critical principles of pedagogy which contribute to the success of the online learning experience. The paper also examines the experiences of learners in two postgraduate online courses and reflects on the feedback provided by those learners. |
Keywords | e-learning; online learning; online education; tertiary institutions; |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390303. Higher education |
390102. Curriculum and pedagogy theory and development | |
390409. Learning sciences | |
Public Notes | Copyright remains with the author 2003. The attached file is posted here with permission of the copyright owner for your personal use only. No further distribution permitted. |
Byline Affiliations | Faculty of Education |
Learning and Teaching Support Unit |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9yw23/online-learning-transcending-the-physical
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