Using Research To Design Online Environments...

Applying Research to Design Online Learning Environments by Paul Ham

Abstract:

"Online learning environments (OLEs) are at a stage where research in online learning and pedagogy can be used to influence the design and technical feature-sets of these software platforms. To date, most OLEs are technical modifications of existing discussion software, and not platforms built specifically with the on-line learner and facilitator in mind. Concentrating on the development of a text-based asynchronous learning network (ALN), we seek to harvest a number of best practices in on-line learning, supported by research; examine the technological and learner-centered affordances and caveats concerning OLEs; building an analytical framework with which to measure our progress in terms of creating social, cognitive, and teaching presences; and finally proposing a number of recommendations for the design and implementation of OLEs"

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Dave Boggs
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