Resources - Enhanced learning

Building Effective Learning Activities

Workshop resources

• Effective learning activities
  (workshop presentation - PPT)

References

• Stiles, M.J. (2000) Effective learning and the virtual learning environment
• Conole, G. and Fill, K. (2005) A learning design toolkit to create pedagogically effective learning activities

Learning activities resources

Problem and Project-Based Learning

Workshop resources

• Handout • PBL Planner worksheet

References

• Harper, B., & Hedberg, J. (1997). Creating Motivating Learning Environments: a Constructivist View. Paper presented at the ASCILITE97 Conference, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Western Australia, Dec 7-10, 1997.  http://www.ascilite.org.au/conferences/perth97/papers/Harper/Harper.html  [verified June  2001].
• Oliver, R., & Omari, A. (1999). Using online technologies to support problem based learning: Learners' responses and perceptions. AJET, 15(1), 58-79. http://cleo.murdoch.edu.au/ajet/ajet15/oliver.html  [verified Nov 2001].

PBL resources

• EDTeC's guide to using the Institutional Vista templates http://www.edtec.unsw.edu.au/template_guide.htm
• Guide to using the PBL template http://www.edtec.unsw.edu.au/inter/dload/flex_ed/vista/pbl_template.htm
• Further information on PBL http://www.edtec.unsw.edu.au/inter/dload/flex_ed/vista/PBL.htm
• Sample of graphic organisers (course plan with links) - Engineering Design project
  Additional examples may be found in 'Planning an Online Course'
• Examples of facilitation guides for group projects:
  • Engineering project facilitation guide (HTML)
  • Engineering project facilitation guide (PDF)
  • Materials Science facilitation guide

Collaborative Learning Online

Workshop resources

• Collaborative learning - workshop handout - HTML | Word doc
• Collaborative learning - workshop presentation (PPT)
• The benefits of collaborative learning - HTML | Word doc
• The benefits of a blended learning environment - HTML | Word doc
• Strategies for collaborative learning - - HTML | Word doc

References

• Noel F. LeJeune (1999) On-Line Collaborative Learning: Examples of Implementations of Five Common Attributes of Collaborative Learning. IT5640 Spring 1999 University of Colorado at Denver. http://ouray.cudenver.edu/~nflejeun/doctoralweb/Courses/
  IT5640_Technology_of_Student_Centered_Learning/Collaboration_WBI.htm
• Dillenbourg P. (1999) What do you mean by collaborative learning?. In P. Dillenbourg (Ed) Collaborative-learning: Cognitive and Computational Approaches. (pp.1-19). Oxford: Elsevier http://tecfa.unige.ch/tecfa/publicat/dil-papers-2/Dil.7.1.14.pdf
• Basic Elements Of Cooperative Teams (Johnson, D.W., Johnson, R., & Smith, K. (1998) http://clte.asu.edu/active/baselemcooptms.pdf
• R.M. Felder and R. Brent, "Navigating The Bumpy Road to Student-Centered Instruction." College Teaching, 44(2), 43-47 (1996). The origins and patterns of student resistance to active and cooperative learning, and suggested ways to deal with the resistance. http://www.ncsu.edu/felder-public/Papers/Resist.html
• Millis, B. J. (n.d.). Managing - and Motivating! - Distance Learning Group Activities http://www.tltgroup.org/gilbert/millis.htm
• Reflective Collaborative Learning on the Web: Drawing on the Master Class www.firstmonday.dk/ISSUES/issue5_5/ruhleder/index.html
• Planning Cooperative Learning Lessons - Using Pre-Designed Structures, Strategies and Procedures http://clte.asu.edu/active/planpre.htm
  Collaborative learning guidelines http://www.ismennt.is/vefir/ceewit/ire/ceewitweb/collaboration.htm

Collaborative learning resources

• HTML | Word doc

Effective Online Assessment

Workshop resources

• Classroom Assessment Techniques (Word doc)
• Designing Objective Tests (Word doc)
• Some Do's and Don'ts of Multiple-choice Item Writing (Word doc)
• Delivering Assessments Online - The Pros and Cons, Successes and Pitfalls of Online Quizzes and Assignments (PDF)
• Online Assessment Strategies (Word doc)
• Effective On-line assessment (workshop notes - Word doc)
• Online assessment (Word doc)
• Effective On-line assessment (Presentation - PDF)
• Effective On-line assessment (Presentation - PPT)
• Effective On-line assessment (Workshop overview - Word doc)
• Principles of Effective Assessment (Word doc)
• Select a range of assessment strategies (Word doc)
• Strategies for online assessment (Word doc)
• The pros and cons of online assessment (Word doc)

References

Online assessment resources

Online Course Facilitation

Workshop resources

• Workshop overview
• Introduction
• The five-step model
• Planning and facilitating discussions
• Managing online activities in Vista
• Other tools for interactivity
• References and resources
• Online facilitation hints and tips
• e-tivity template (Word doc)
• Online facilitation (Workshop presentation - PPT)

References

• Jusri, D. and Lim, G. (2003). Significance of Online Teaching vs. Face-to-Face: Similarities and Differences. http://learningportal.tp.edu.sg/staffole/resources/PDF/article/Grace/F2FandOnline.pdf
• SD Johnson, SR Aragon, N Shaik, N Palma-Rivas – Comparative analysis of learner satisfaction and learning outcomes in online and face-to-face. Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 2000 - aace.org http://www.aace.org/dl/files/JILR/JILR11129.pdf
• Web Teaching at Dartmouth College - Taking discussion online http://www.dartmouth.edu/~webteach/articles/discussion.html
• Salmon, G: The five-step model: http://www.atimod.com/e-moderating/5stage.shtml
• Coady, J., Gilhooly, D., Macmanus, M., O’Connell, M. (2003) E-Moderating and E-tivities http://www.ilta.net/EdTech2003/papers/oconnelleModerating.doc
• Zane L. Berge, Ph.D. - The Role of the Online Instructor/Facilitator. http://www.emoderators.com/moderators/teach_online.html

Online Facilitation resources

• References and resources

Evaluating Online Courses

Workshop resources

• Handout
• Examples of generic course surveys: Basic, Collaborative, PBL.
• Example of focus group questions.

References

• Hara, N., Bonk, C. J., & Angeli, C. (2000). Content Analysis of Online Discussions in an Applied Educational Psychology. Bloomington, IN: Centre for Research on Learning and Technology, Indiana University.  http://crlt.indiana.edu/publications/techreport.pdf  [verified February 2003].
• Harvey, J. (Ed.). (1998). Evaluation Cookbook. Edinburgh: Heriot-Watt University. http://www.icbl.hw.ac.uk/ltdi/cookbook/cookbook.pdf.
• Lockee, B., Moore, M., & Burton, J. (2002). Measuring Success: Evaluation Strategies for Distance Education. Educause Quarterly(1), 20-26. http://www.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/EQM0213.pdf [verified October 2006].

Evaluation resources (links are missing)

Online Courses for Off-campus Students

Workshop resources

• Handout

References

• Collaborative learning template: http://www.edtec.unsw.edu.au/inter/dload/flex_ed/vista/collab_template.htm
• Ragan, L. W. (1999). Good Teaching is Good Teaching: An emerging set of Guiding Principles and Practices for the Design and Development of Distance Education. Cause/Effect Journal, 22(1),  http://www.educause.edu/ir/library/html/cem/cem99/cem9915.html  [verified October 2006].

Online learning resources