Engaging
Online Learners
Online Learning has lead Open and Distance Learning
Institutions to greater height in term of educational researches. Much research
efforts have been emphasised on engaging online learners. The truth is engaging
learners is not a new instructional approach (Conrad and Donaldson, 2004).
Collaboration acquisition of knowledge is one key successes of creating an
online environment. And although interaction can be analysed through various
learning theories, constructivism is often seen central to learning and
addresses epistemology within the context of the individual and within the
social construct. The key assumptions in individual constructivism are elaborated
by Smith and Ragan (1999).
In the recommended book below, the authors walk us
through the phases.
- Phase one is “Connect”. Connect with the people in the learning environment.
- Phase two is “Communicate”. Expand the conversation from social to academic.
- Phase three is “Collaboration and Cooperation”. Now the learners are in one phase together.
- Phase four is “Co-Management and Co-Leadership”. We’re all in this together, learner ownership.
Connect and Communicate
A leaner’s aspiration:
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2. VIDEOS
The Top 10 Ways to Engage Online Learners
Engaging Students
10 Web 2.0 Strategies for Engaging Learner
Tutor's Video
3. INTERESTING CONTENTS
Introduction – eLearning Professionals (Click here)
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