Presenting E-Learning And Design Concepts

E-Learning is the new way of learning in today's technology world.  Online collaboration and social networking expands the classroom beyond its walls.  The power of E-Learning creates global conversations in classrooms with the help of multimedia and Internet resources to enhance the traditional classroom to a new level.  Are educators prepared to teach our twenty first century students using proper E-learning design and teaching sequences? 
It is very important to know how to create productive instructional design for successful E-learning.  This portfolio will walk you through the attainment of eight learning outcome with a special emphasis on the application of an applied research topic related to an educational setting, need or interest which are listed below.  

Program Outcomes 

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Program learning outcome 1 - Activity using Instructional design principles and theory to  demonstrates knowledge and skills related to learning using technology.

Program Learning outcome 2 - Activity using Instructional design principles  that demonstrates knowledge and skills in current and emerging instructional technologies.

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Program learning outcome  3 - Activity  using Instructional design principles and theory to  designing learning opportunities that apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies to support the needs of all learners.

Unit 3 

Program learning outcome 4 - Activity that demonstrates applying research to support learning in a technology-enhanced environment.

 

Unit 4

Program learning outcome 5 - Activity using Instructional design principles and theory that demonstrates exemplary ethical practices of technology usage.

Unit 5

Program learning outcome 6 - Activity using Instructional design principles and theory that demonstrates evaluates technology resources to facilitate effective assessment and evaluation.

Program learning outcome 7 - Activity using Instructional design principles and theory that demonstrates utilizing technology to collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings.

Unit 6

Program learning outcome 8 - Activity using Instructional design principles that demonstrates the ability to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of learning and leadership.

Unit 7

 

Educators use technology as a tool that supports teaching and learning.   Technology does not control the instruction in the classroom.  It rather has a role in the teaching and learning process.  In order for technology to be “a means to an instructional end”, it should be used as a tool. 

Educators transfer knowledge to their students in many ways and use different techniques.  Through a set of unique strategic designs, students are learning skills in the classroom.  They must use the information they get from the use of technology to solve problems.  This way, the technology is used as a tool.   When the technology controls the instruction and manipulates the teaching strategy, we see it as an end in itself.  According to Duffy & McDonald (2011), “teachers must understand the essential components of the teaching and learning process.”  Then focus on how technology fits into a teacher’s set of instructions. 

 When educators integrate technology into their instructional event, they are more likely to accomplish the objectives of their teaching and learning process. 

Tailoring my instructions to fit each of my students’ individual learning needs will ensure that I am using technology as a means and merely not as an end.   In order to use technology effectively, I must choose technological tools that will support my teaching strategy.   Technology is the tool the educator uses to transport the teaching strategy that was chosen.  Teaching, learning and the role of technology is important for educators to provide successful learning in the classroom.

Reference

 

Lever-Duffy, J. &., & McDonald, J. (2011). Teaching & Learning with Technology. In J. &. Lever-Duffy, Teaching & Learning with Technology (p. 32). Boston: Pearson Education Inc.