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Unit 1: The lifelong distance learner
Learners speak about learning online
Clarifying expectations with learners
It's not about computers - it's about people!
Netiquette and other niceties
Supporting learners in blended and fully online environments
Case studies - delivering e-learning in South Africa
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Unit 2: Open learning & e-learning
Empowering learners through open learning
E-learning and e-learning 2.0
E-learning case studies
Using mobile technologies for learner support
Case studies - mobile technology in use
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Unit 3: Supporting learning
Approaches to teaching
Constructivism
The five stages that learners go through in an e-learning programme
Case study - the five stages in action
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Unit 4: Asynchronous communication
Getting to know your institution's asynchronous tools
Asynchronous tools on the Web
Case studies - using asynchronous communication
Guidelines for mediating asynchronous communication
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Unit 5: Tutorials & webconferencing
Why tutorials?
Collaborative learning activities for face-to-face and synchronous online sessions
Leading face-to-face tutorials
Telephonic support and instant messaging (IM)
Leading online tutorials
Dipping into virtual worlds
Apply this!
Unit 6: Assignments to support the learning process
The role of assignments in supporting learning
Building collaboration into assignments
Case study - a collaborative assignment
Giving constructive feedback on assignments
Giving audio feedback via podcasts
Using e-portfolios for assessment
Preventing plagiarism in the digital era
Apply this!
Learner support quality criteria (the NADEOSA criteria)
Support for tutors
The Web in plain English
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Glossary A-E
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Glossary K-O
Glossary P-T
Glossary U-Z
All additional resources
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Introduction
About
Site menu (You are here!)
Learning outcomes
Unit 1: The lifelong distance learner
Learners speak about learning online
Clarifying expectations with learners
It's not about computers - it's about people!
Netiquette and other niceties
Supporting learners in blended and fully online environments
Case studies - delivering e-learning in South Africa
Apply this!
Unit 2: Open learning & e-learning
Empowering learners through open learning
E-learning and e-learning 2.0
E-learning case studies
Using mobile technologies for learner support
Case studies - mobile technology in use
Apply this!
Unit 3: Supporting learning
Approaches to teaching
Constructivism
The five stages that learners go through in an e-learning programme
Case study - the five stages in action
Apply this!
Unit 4: Asynchronous communication
Getting to know your institution's asynchronous tools
Asynchronous tools on the Web
Case studies - using asynchronous communication
Guidelines for mediating asynchronous communication
Apply this!
Unit 5: Tutorials & webconferencing
Why tutorials?
Collaborative learning activities for face-to-face and synchronous online sessions
Leading face-to-face tutorials
Telephonic support and instant messaging (IM)
Leading online tutorials
Dipping into virtual worlds
Apply this!
Unit 6: Assignments to support the learning process
The role of assignments in supporting learning
Building collaboration into assignments
Case study - a collaborative assignment
Giving constructive feedback on assignments
Giving audio feedback via podcasts
Using e-portfolios for assessment
Preventing plagiarism in the digital era
Apply this!
Learner support quality criteria (the NADEOSA criteria)
Support for tutors
The Web in plain English
Glossary
Glossary A-E
Glossary F-J
Glossary K-O
Glossary P-T
Glossary U-Z
All additional resources
Your feedback
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