ETEC 612- Introduction to E-Learning
The purpose of this course was to introduce the foundations of distance and online education. Throughout this online course delivery many topics, issues, theories, and design methods for online learning were taught. As a learner, projects were required to assess our theory and understanding of distance education. One important concept that hit home were the generation of learners amongst distance education. It has become another means of delivering education that has shown to be effective. However, as an instructor of distance education there are many instructional design components that go into providing success for all learners.
Through this course, a variety of readings, discussions, reflections, and projects were required to portray my methodology of distance education. The assignments completed include:
Through this course, a variety of readings, discussions, reflections, and projects were required to portray my methodology of distance education. The assignments completed include:
- Weekly discussions about readings, professor instruction, or peer feedback
- Applying basic web-design by creating a Website to share information about "Traits of Distance Learners" Click HERE to view webpage
- Applying basic web-design by creating a website related to an issue or topic of distance education. I chose to educate the parents of digital natives. I used a web-based platform to inform parents of the technological advances and exposure their children will or might be exposed to during their educational career. Click HERE to view the webpage.
Feedback
Although the instructor thought I did a great job on my websites, I received constructive and positive feedback that contributed to the improvement of my web design skills. Since the purpose of this course was to develop E-Learning environments (e.g.; online, distance education) design plays a vital role for effective teaching and learning to place. The meaningful feedback I received consisted of improving my web design ethics. For example, the instructor reminded me about referencing photos and formatting text to promote less confusion for visitors/learners of my site. Overall, I am still learning web design and thought the feedback was very helpful.