Effective e-Learning

E-learning is delivering educational content through a computer—CD-ROM, the Internet or an intranet—through synchronous or asynchronous communication. According to Clark (2002), there are three important elements of an e-lesson:

• Instructional methods—techniques used to help learners process new information in ways that lead to learning (examples, practice exercises, simulations, and analogies).
• Instructional media—delivery agents that contain the content and the instructional methods (computers, workbooks, and even the instructor).
• Media elements—text, graphics, and audio used to present content and instructional methods.

The following are four principles for improving e-learning:

1. The multimedia principle: adding graphics to words.
2. The contiguity principle: placing text near graphics.
3. The modality principle: explaining graphics with audio.
4. The personalization principle: use conversational tone and pedagogical agents.

The following are two principles that can hurt e-learning:

1. The redundancy principle: explaining graphics with audio and redundant text can hurt learning.
2. The coherent principle: using gratuitous visuals, text, and sounds can hurt learning. (Clark 2002)

Links:
Ruth Clark, Six Principles of Effective e-Learning: What Works and Why

Introduction

History

Theories

Diversity Issues

Learner Considerations

Technology Application

Instructional Design_____

• Formative and Summative Assessments
• Alternative Assessments
• Grading Rubrics
• Collaborative Learning
• Teaching on the World Wide Web
• Design Considerations for WBT
• Effective e-Learning
• Creating DE Materials
• Copyrights

Conclusion

References