eLearning Resources
As noted in the course description, the purpose of this course is to survey the field of eLearning, identify the leading learning management systems, and review the major trends and issues related to using eLearning to improve educational results. Guided by the principles of how people learn, candidates adopt an eLearning tool appropriate for creating their final project, thereby putting theory into practice.
Module 8: Trends and Issues
Blended LearningOne of the most pervasive trends in eLearning is to "blend" online activities with other forms of learning resources. Thus, the students have the best of both worlds by leveraging both online and more traditional educational resources. The following article provides classifications for the various types of blended learning found in K-12.
- Staker, H. & Horn, M.B. (2012). Classifying K-12 blended learning. Retrieved from http://www.christenseninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Classifying-K-12-blended-learning.pdf
Printed below is a literature review that considers what teacher educators need to know about teaching in online versus blended learning environments.
- Pulham, E., & Graham, C.R. (2018). Comparing K-12 online and blended teaching competencies: A literature review. Distance Education, 39(3), 411-432. doi:10.1080/01587919.2018.1476840
Perhaps the ultimate blend is the so-called HyFlex course delivery model. The following article tells you 7 things to know about it.
- Milman, Natalie; Irvine, Valerie; Kelly, Kevin; Miller, Jack; & Saichaie, Kem. (2020). 7 Things You Should Know About the HyFlex Course Model. Educause. https://library.educause.edu/resources/2020/7/7-things-you-should-know-about-the-hyflex-course-model
Are online courses losing favor with college faculty?
There is evidence that some college faculty have become disenchanted with online courses. According to the 2019 Inside Higher Ed Survey of Faculty Attitudes on Technology, only 38% of the faculty agree that online outcomes are at least equal to face-to-face classes. Interestingly, the survey found that 89% of administrators believe that online courses offer the same quality as classes taught on campus. A question to ponder is why administrators look more favorably upon online learning than their faculty members.
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic- What’s the plan? How K-12 school districts are preparing to resume and reopen. https://www.edsurge.com/research/guides/what-s-the-plan-how-k-12-school-districts-are-preparing-to-resume-and-reopen
- Hodges, C., Moore S., Lockee, B., Trust, T., & Bond, A. (2020). Educause Review. The Difference Between Emergency Remote Teaching and Online Learning. https://er.educause.edu/articles/2020/3/the-difference-between-emergency-remote-teaching-and-online-learning
- Google responds to COVID-19. https://teachfromhome.google/
- Hearn, Patrick. (2020). Google Assistant tackles back-to-school with new features for students at home. https://www.digitaltrends.com/home/google-assistant-launches-new-features-to-help-learn-at-home/
- Google Mobility Reports track how well communities are doing in obeying guidelines. https://www.google.com/covid19/mobility/
- Special issue free access: A Response to Emergency Transitions to Remote Online Education. https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/ils/special-issue-free-access-a-response-emergency-transitions-remote-online-education
- The evolving state of predictive analytics. https://connect.chronicle.com/CHE-CI-WC-2020-PredictiveAnalytics-SurveyReport-Jenzabar_LP-CHE.html
- E-rate. http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/DigitalEducation/2019/06/e-rate-changes-Wifi-broadband.html
- SETDA report guides states on helping deliver digital learning. https://thejournal.com/articles/2020/06/01/new-report-guides-states-on-helping-deliver-digital-learning.aspx
- Online versus face-to-face learning preferences. Most students and faculty prefer face-to-face instruction, EDUCAUSE surveys find. https://www.edsurge.com/news/2019-12-11-most-students-and-faculty-prefer-face-to-face-instruction-educause-surveys-find
- Credential Blockchains Could Help Student Mobility. These 4 Efforts Explore How. https://www.edsurge.com/news/2020-06-17-credential-blockchains-could-help-student-mobility-these-4-efforts-explore-how
- Friedman, Sara. (2019). Going Beyond the Digital Diploma. Campus Technology. https://campustechnology.com/articles/2019/06/04/going-beyond-the-digital-diploma.aspx
- Blockchain transcripts. https://www.universitybusiness.com/article/college-transcripts-transformed
- Blockchain in libraries. https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2018/02/05/579554273/screen-addiction-among-teens-is-there-such-a-thing
- Blockchain diplomas and Blockcerts. https://campustechnology.com/articles/2018/06/11/southern-new-hampshire-u-issues-blockchain-credentials-to-college-for-america-grads.aspx
