Computer-supported collaborative learning

ADULT LEARNING THEORY 2 Adult Learning Theory Malcolm Knowles Malcolm Knowles (1913-1997) was a key figure in America’s adult education in the second half of the twentieth century (Smith, 2002). Early Life “Born in 1913 and initially raised in Montana,” Knowles seems to have had “a reasonably happy childhood. His father was a veterinarian and from around the age of four Knowles often accompanied him on his visits to farms and ranches” (Smith, 2002, para. 2). His mother also played a critical role

group assignment were different however, all of my previous collaborative works were either presentations or assessment where task could be easily split and completed individually. This assessment piece forced greater importance on group discussion and bonding, as all parts had to flow while projecting the same or similar message. I believe my group and I rose to the challenge of having a more hands on approach to group work. This collaborative effort undeniably pushed my current group work skills and

selected is Elluminate Live. This technology is easy to use, flexible and a very effective tool for online learning. In utilizing synchronous learning, the student will feel less isolated and more motivated to participate. There will be contact with both the facilitator and other students. Elluminate Live is used in real-time and functions within a collaborative environment supported through demonstration. Participants have access to many features for example, audio/video conferencing, file

Understanding inclusive learning and teaching in lifelong learning My aim in this unit is to look at inclusive learning and teaching in lifelong learning and explore it in the context of teaching Information Technology. I will analyse and evaluate aspects, strategies and approaches to inclusive learning. I will explain how areas like resources, functional skills, feedback and assessment opportunities can help learners achieve their goals and beyond. Also, I will show how important the learning environment

ABSTRACT Learning is a process that is influenced significantly by the combination and interactions of three main areas of influence: agent, activity and world. A number of writers have used other descriptions for these influencing factors. In the succeeding discussion of computer-based learning environments, we have found it useful to describe learning using a framework of three mutually constitutive elements based on these factors which represent the actions and activities of the different elements

better even if the situation remains the same. Central to cognitive approaches is the role of thinking. The role of thinking is imperative to CBT as it significantly influences how we fell and what we do. With its insight-focused therapy attitude, and learning principles, CBT

………………………… 1 II. HISTORY OF E-LEARNING…………..………………………………….…… 2 III. ADVANTEGES OF E-LEARNING………...………………………….….……. 4 IV. EXAMPLES OF E-LEARNING…….………………………………………….. 16 V. CONCLUSION………………………….…………………………………….….. 26 REFRENCES …………………………………………….…………………………….... 2 I. INTRODUCTION: e-Learning is a catch-all term that covers a wide range of instructional material that can be delivered on a CD-ROM or DVD, over a local area network (LAN), or on the Internet. It includes Computer-Based Training (CBT), Web-Based

the world. For many years education has been provided in classrooms on campuses worldwide, but there has been a change made to the conventional method of classroom learning. With the advancements in technology, education has been restructured so that it may be accessible to everyone through taking courses online. Distance learning takes place when the teacher and student are separated from one another due to their physical location and technology is used to communicate instructions to the student

Abstract There is a movement to encourage professional development for teachers through communities of practice. This coincides with increasing opportunities for like-minded people to connect online. This article proposes a study of online education communities of practice in order to better understand how these communities impact practice and can be utilized in a systematic way. “Using the Internet both expands community and changes it in subtle ways.” (Wellman, 2004) Introduction As Wellman

According to Idol (2006) (p.77), “inclusion is when a student with special learning and/or behavioral needs is educated full time in the general education program. The student with special education needs is attending the general school program, enrolled in age-appropriate classes 100% of the school day” (Idol, 1997, p.4). By enforcing inclusion, special education students are brought out of isolation and placed back into the general education classroom among their peers. This prepares the students