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5.Synthesis - design, order, develop, create, summarise, combine, propose

6.Evaluation - evaluate, justify, critique, appraise

6.1.2 References/Bibliography

Ellsworth, J.H., Education on the Internet, Sams Publishing, 1994.

6.2 ON-LINE LEARNING

• Basic characteristics of on-line education,

fast - immediate connections/delivery in some cases

not scheduled - material can be reviewed and questions answered at any time location independant - connection from any location, even home

high connectivity - a very large number of people, and information are readily available individualized - sequence of material, depth of material, additional review, etc. can be

adjusted by the student as needed

•Some important concepts when planning on-line courses are,

-bring the students into a learning neighborhood.

-create appropriate challenges for the content and format.

-context for all material must be clearly defined.

-set out a clear start and end to the work.

•When creating on-line courses,

-identify course goals.

-analyse material for suitability, some is not suited to distance, and solutions should be found.

-set objectives for modules (if this mode is used).

-try to make best use of tools available.

-don’t forget support, technical, library, etc.

-set up and maintain records of interactions in the class. (comments, discussions, etc.)

-set up an ongoing evaluation system, including feedback.

•From the faculty standpoint, factors for success are,

-faculty control of the course (ownership)

-don’t let technology replace the value of learning

-good technical support all round.

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