10 Unique Characteristics of Design for eLearning
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The document outlines 10 unique characteristics of design for eLearning: 1) Learners online have shorter attention spans, slower reading speeds, and are more easily distracted. 2) Online learning allows for informal, fun, and exploratory learning that is available 24/7. 3) Online course design requires extra care and testing to get it right since there is no instructor present. 4) Online courses can incorporate additional teaching formats like simulations, treasure hunts, and interactive elements.
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10 Unique Characteristics of Design for eLearning
- 1. 10 Unique Characteristics of Design for eLearning Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 www.ciu20.org
- 2. Steve Spengler, Coordinator Educational Technology Services [email_address] 610-515-6533
- 3. How online are you? Take survey! (handout)
- 4. Your thoughts on an online course. (handout)
- 5. #1 Different Learning Patterns Online
- 6. Shorter attention spans Slower reading speeds Lower reading accuracy More susceptible to distraction
- 7. What is my Learning Style? http:// www.engr.ncsu.edu/learningstyles/ilsweb.html
- 8. What is my Learning Style? About Learning Styles (handout)
- 9. #2 New Learning Contexts
- 10. Informal [fun] learning Edutainment Students as explorers Teachers as guides Synchronous/Asynchronous 24/7 learning
- 11. Instructional Strategies? Instructional Strategies for Online (handout)
- 12. #3 Extra Need to Get it Right
- 13. Creative [and structured] design Pilot testing Commitment to maintenance
- 14. #4 Explore Additional Teaching Formats
- 15. Simulations Treasure Hunts Message Boards Guided Tours Webzines eNewsletters Interactive Puzzles Movies/Animations
- 16. EXERCISE: Find 3 Web sites that focus on Algebra Classify them as appropriate for: Novices People w/ some experience People w/ extensive experience
- 17. #5 Interactive
- 19. #6 More Targeted Teaching
- 20. Shorter, better targeted lessons Personalization Multiple delivery methods Multiple opportunities
- 21. #7 More Intense Design Plans
- 22. Visual/Verbal ( Prefers to read information ) Visual/Nonverbal ( Uses graphics or diagrams to represent information ) Auditory/Verbal ( Prefers to listen to information ) Tactile/Kinesthetic ( Prefers physical hands-on experiences )
- 23. #8 Watch out for Design Gotchas
- 24. Production is more complex (no all nighters!) Logical Gotchas Technical Gotchas
- 25. #9 Technology to Support Evaluation
- 26. Survey collection tools Automatic scoring and reporting Performance tracking Interactive Graphics
- 27. #10 Good Support for your Students
- 28. Email Phone (yes!) Online chat Discussion boards
- 29. Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 www.ciu20.org 10 Unique Characteristics of Design for eLearning