1. SPOTLIGHT ON
EMERGING
TECHNOLOGY
Online Learning

2. What instructional gaps can
we fill with online learning?
People remember 10% of what
they read, 20% of what they
hear, 30% of what they see,
50% of what they hear and see,
75% of what they discuss with
others, and 90% of what they
explain to others.

3. Therefore, we need to focus on
creating opportunities for students to
teach each other and providing
meaningful, authentic learning
environments.
So...what is online learning?
Online learning is a course taught primarily on the Internet.

4. Positives of Online Learning
At your own pace learning
More engaging materials available
More academic and social responsibility
Use of many technology tools
Early preparation for the 21st century job world

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6. ENGAGEMENT
“We must commit ourselves to make education as
engaging, interactive, and participatory as the
immersive video games students spend hours
mastering” (Young, Birtolo, & McElman, 2009, p. 16).
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8. TECHNOLOGY
TOOLS

9. “A combination of flexibility, Critical
Collaborative independence, and experience with
online tools improves critical
thinking
communication
thinking, research, and computer skills
skills in online learning”
(Cavanaugh & Clark, 2007, p.13).
21ST CENTURY SKILLS
Global Leadership
awareness roles
Social skills
(Young, Birtolo, McElman, 2009)

10. Why not?
Change can be difficult.
Many obstacles may be
in the way or questions
may arise. Here are
some common
concerns when dealing
with online learning.

11. Do I have the computer
skills necessary?
With our administration on board, the equipment,
time, incentives, training, and support services will be
provided to get the job done (Gillard & Bailey, 2007).
Use co-workers to gain ideas and knowledge.
Change is a process, not an event. Focus on the final
outcome and continue taking advantage of the
opportunities presented to incorporate the online
learning.

12. Will the student/teacher
relationship suffer?
Interactions between teachers and
students were more focused on
teaching and learning (Cavanaugh
& Clark, 2007).
Teachers can give individualized
attention to each student.
Teachers can coach students one-
on-one or in small group sessions.

13. Are students still held accountable
for their learning?
Surveys can be used to
Online quizzes and
learn about your
tests can be made a
students learning styles
given.
and preferences.
Projects can be Chats and discussions
assigned and posted to can be monitored within
group blogs or wikis. classrooms such as
Moodle.

14. Are students responsible
enough for online learning?

15. Teachers must scaffold instruction and activities so the
students can get used to participating in discussions
and turning in their assignments by a certain due date.
Provide students with a pre-due date so you can assess
their progress and offer suggestions.
Permit students to resubmit their work until they have
perfected it (Young, Birtolo, & McElman, 2009).
Motivation will be higher so the students will be more
willing to work to their full potential when technology
is involved.

16. “As educators, we should be using
technology as a critical design
factor, in combination with
research on how people best learn,
to establish new and different
environments for student-centered
learning” (Lemke & Coughlin,
2009, p.54).

17. REFERENCES
Cavanaugh, C., & Clark, T. (2007). The Landscape of K-12 Online Learning. In P.
Adamson, B. Adamson, & N. Clausen-Grace, etal (Eds.), What Works in K-12 Online
Learning (Chapter 1, pp.5-19). Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in
Education.
Gillard, S., & Bailey, D. (2007). Technology in the classroom: Overcoming obstacles,
reaping rewards. The International Journal of Learning, 14(1), 87-93.
Lemke, C., & Coughlin, E. (2009). The change agents. Educational Leadership, 67(1),
54-59
Young, J., Birtolo, P., McElman, R. (2009). Virtual success: Transforming education
through online learning. Learning & Leading with Technology, 36(5), 12-17.