eteacher
Nov 9th, 2007
Nov 9th, 2007
Online Learning
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Teacher need to be told why you are putting courses online. Becta book (UK), gives information this that you could use.
Issues:
Are most teachers ready for it? Does it work? Is it cost effective?
Probems with F2F PD:
Wrong place and time
Disrupts routine
Too easy or too hard
What do we lose when we go online?
Benefits of online PD:
Anytime, anywhere
Point of need
Just in time
Cost Effective
No travel
Isolation/remoteness
Privacy/dignity: too embarassed to admit problems
Challenges of online PD:
Need clear instructions
easy navigation
People easily get lost
Consistent menus
A click too far is a click too far
Nedd effective just in time tools and support
