I think I am not progressing as fast as I would like, but reading the literature about the best approaches to desing online learning materials has taking me quite some time.
Following the ADDIE model, I already know what is to be learnt, by whom, the goals and objectives, among other things already discuss in my analysis, then is time to move to the next step of how material is to be learned.
This project will be done in the form of tutorial that will run on-line in a Web Browser.
The pedagogical approach will be based on a mix of proven learning theories such as behaviorist, cognitive, and constructivist with a tendency to the last two, based in the setting that is problem based learning.
From the reading, I have learnt that the information most be provided in small shunk (5 and 9 items on the screen) to facilitate efficient processing in the working memory and with a proper sequence in order to facilitate learning.
I will use graphics, text and animations in order to facilitate learning. Anatomy is a subject that needs visual aids to facilitates learning.
I will come back soon.
Thank you for sharing Gise.
ReplyDeleteAny idea what the format of the web-based material will be?
The "bite-sized" chunks, as well as your focus on cognitive and constructivist learning are good.
Is there a particular reading/ article that stood out for you that helped you get your mind around online design?
Thanks Dr JP.
ReplyDeleteI have been reading an e-book I got from Blanco, the author of the chapter is Mohamed Ally, but I do not know if it is one of the recommended bibliographies. The first chapter is quite interesting and tackle very nice the learning theories and the implications for online learning.
I did some time ago a tutorial about brachial plexus, using front page, with pictures that I took from cadavers, I cleaned the pictures and labeled with the different nerves, did some animations, I also used hyperlink etc … but I really did not have any idea how the learning theories could help you in the design of any online material.
In this chapter for example the author explains strategies that you should use to allow learners to perceive and attend to the information in order to be transfer to working memory. He may emphasis in the proper location of the information on the screen, the attributes of the screen (color, graphics, size of the text, etc), the pacing of the information, and the mode of delivery (audio, visuals, animation, video). But learners most not be overloaded with sensation because interfere with the learning process.
Hi Gisela
ReplyDeleteA book by 'Mohammed Ali' - it must be a knock-out :-)
I have worked through JP's first presentation to us (the one published on WebStudies) many times. There are many important titbits of information in this presentation, but the one thing that continues standing out for me is the following: "How can I teach what I am facilitating better by using technology?" Each time I want to get carried away with the idea of additional applications and adding all the bells and whistles I can lay my hands on, I think back to that question. It keeps me sane and puts e-learning back into perspective.
Hi Worst case scen
ReplyDeleteThe name of the book is “Theory and practice of online learning”, it is availble electronically, Ally is one of the contributing authors.
It helped me a lot in the undestanding of the learning theories.
Dear Gise: The book has free access and it can be retrieved at
ReplyDeletehttp://cde.athabascau.ca/online_book/
Nevertheless we can go back to JP's first session anytime, and our peers may acces to the book anytime now.
I want to share with you something very private: Someone commented how nice was the background of my blog. Does it ring any bell to you? Hahaha!
Yes Mirta may be they were learning how to post a comment, and pressed the button without thinking:)This things happen to learners.
ReplyDeleteThanks for helping with the website for the book...