This document summarizes an online seminar on e-learning given by Dr. Virginie Aimard of the United Nations University. The seminar covered definitions of e-learning, trends in e-learning such as the shift from computer-based to web-based learning, dimensions of e-learning including pedagogical modalities and competency profiles, and questions to consider when developing an e-learning approach. Examples of open educational resources and blended learning structures were also provided.

1. UNU Online Seminar 9 December 2010 “E-learning: where to start?” Dr. Virginie Aimard ::::: The United Nations University Vice Rectorate in Europe

2. Introduction to e-learning What are we talking about? The 4 dimensions of e-learning Illustrations

3. Definition of e-learning Using computer technologies for learning related purposes

4. E-learning WWW Learning related purposes communication technologies Making connections Persons and ressources

5. E-learning trends From computer- based training… CD-Rom E-learning hype Multimedia The future? Content management …To web-based learning Hey! I’m the 100 $ laptop!!! Virtual learning environments

6. The future of e-learning is … social/ networked learning

9. Integration of formal and informallearning Differentmodalities Differentcontexts and needs http://www.flickr.com/photos/43539660@N02/4112023721

10. Askyourself the questions… Whatisyourcontext? What are yourneeds? Elearning … For whom? (target group) … Why? (purpose) … Startingfromwhere? (existingassets)

11. The 4 e-learning dimensions

16. OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES http://www.wikieducator.org/ http://www.merlot.org/merlot/index.htm http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/ http://ocw.unu.edu/ http://www.oercommons.org/ http://ocw.mit.edu

18. Competence Profiles - eLearning Expertise 1 person can cover 1 or several profiles

19. Networked Teacher, A. Couros: http://www.flickr.com/photos/courosa/344832591

20. The networkedstudent http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwM4ieFOotA

22. LMS Platform

23. Online Courses

24. Webinars

25. Learning Hub Blog Informal setting Lunch time Once a month Sharing with colleagues – social media tools http://www.vie.unu.edu/learninghub

26. Wiki / Social network Informal setting Lunch time Once a month Sharing with colleagues – social media tools http://www.science-connect.net/?q=node/830b

28. The shift?

29. The shift? From a culture of teacher/expert centered knowledge And learning as a transmissive mechanism

30. The shift?

31. Changing Faces of E-Learning Materials online Learning Management Systems Information Presentation Collaboration Communication E-Portfolios Weblogs WiKis Communities From Distribution… Ehlers 2008 Transmissive Learning Expansive Learning …to Collaboration and Reflection

32. Pedagogical Modalities for e-learning Classroom enriched Blended learning Fully online Self-paced standalone Teacher-paced course Teacher-centred Learner centred The Paradigm Shift autonomy Control Collaborative learning Community based learning Social learning

33. E-Learning in Universities Concept Element Component Virtual Lecture Virtual Conference Fully online Online Evaluation Online Test Virtual Seminar Online Course Telecoaching Teletutoring E-Moderation Adapted from University of Basel (CH) Evaluation Online Group work Online Communication Online tutoring, coaching Blended Communication, Coop. Virtual Laboratories Interactive Practice Online Materials Information Systems Self-Study Interactive Assignments Electronic Scripts enriched Presentation Slides Interactive, Dynamic, Static Visualisation

34. If Blended Learning is a combination of the best of F2F with the best of eL… What are some of the things that might be best done as eL? What are some of the things that might be best done F2F? ??? ???

35. Blended Learning: Structure Seminar 2 Seminar 1 Self study Introduction Self study Structured infomration search (WebQuest) Group activity in a discussion forum Presentation of a group work in a virtual classroom Learning Process Online phases Online phases Online phases F2F session, teacher presents the course F2F session, lecture and group work Exam

37. …Now it is your turn to imagine your own e-learning!

38. Let’s connect! UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSITY Vice Rectorate In Europe (UNU-ViE) Dr. Virginie Aimard Bonn, Germany E-Mail: aimard@vie.unu.edu Corporatewebsite: www.vie.unu.edu Blog: www.vie.unu.edu/learninghub

39. The Networked Teacher, by Alec Couros: http://www.flickr.com/photos/courosa/2922421696/ Connectivism & Connective Knowledge: http://innovateonline.info/pdf/vol5_issue1/Places_to_Go-__Connectivism_&_Connective_Knowledge.pdf E-Stuff, Nancy White: http://www.flickr.com/photos/43539660@N02/4112023721/in/set-72157622823702616/ Social Media Landscape, by FredCavazza: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fredcavazza/2564571564/