e-Learning: Using Activities and Discussion
These activities looks at ways in which we can ensure that students learn
from using on-line activities.
To help with this we need to consider what are the characteristics of an
effective online activity and what factors do we need to consider in designing
such activities.
The online activies below are designed to give you some experience of the
concepts we shall discuss about producing effective on-line activities. They
are intended to be done as part of a face to face session in a blended learning
mode.
- Activity 1: Go to the WebCT discussion area and answer the question for activity 1
You may need some
help in doing this.
- Activity 2: Go to the WebCT discussion area and answer the question for Activity 2. You may want to take a look at what other people have
said and comment on their work.
You may want to look at my
comments on this activity.
- Activity 3: Now have a go at two differently designed learning activities
and see if you can make some judgement as to their effectiveness. The
first
activity has minimal structure and the
second has more detailed instructions.
Here are some
comments about making activities work.