Technology in the Classroom

Class 4

Agenda:

• Recap: Games for/as learning• E-Learning• Seminar Groups• Classroom Websites

E-Learning

• E-Learning is the term applied to learning that takes place remotely, through the use of technology.

• Today it is a given that Distance Education is delivered by some degree through E-learning.

• Technology has always been a part of this process: School of the Air

E-Learning

• Today, most E-Learning is delivered through a “Learning Management System” (LMS).

• An LMS can be used in varying degrees:– As a supplement to a face-to-face learning

environment– As a means of communication between student

and teacher (no face-to-face)– As an assessment/learning/evaluating tool (no

teacher required)

How does an LMS work:

• Odds are that you already use an LMS…• Many Universities use them as administrative

tools.• An LMS that delivers learning content will:• Pre-assess the user (sometimes)• Guide the student through a learning task• Evaluate and report

What are some examples:

• Blackboard• Desire2Learn• Edvance360• PLATO

Seminar Groups

• Meet with your Group• Please feel free to find a comfortable place in

the room/building• Take 30 minutes to explore/discuss the article

your seminar leader has chosen• Provide your presenter with feedback• We will debrief on the 3 articles as a whole

class.