Online Learning

October 3, 2007

Online Learning
Using electronic media to assist learners with specific outcomes
Monitoring and reporting learner progress electronically
E-Learning (E-Learning - two way communication vs. Distance Learning)

Advantages
variety of media
up-to-date
navigation
idea exchange
convenient communication
low cost

Limitations
inappropriate materials
plagerism
finding infomation
support
access
access speed
lack of quality control

Examples
WebQuests
Yearly Progress Pro
Collaboration with students in other locations
ex. www.epals.com
Collaboration with experts
www.askanexpert.com
online mentoring
virtual schools
www.yahooligans.yahoo.com
www.school.discovery.com/schrockguide/index.html
www.learningpt.org
www.globalschoolnet.org
www.mathforum.org/dr.math/grades
1-800-GOOG-411 Google Phone Directory