e-Learning Reading Group

The first of a monthly, or so, get together to discuss a particular article or book relating to e-learning.

When: Tuesday February 17th 11.00am

Where: PC Room 1 in the Library Building

If you can't make the session you can join the discussion on the wiki http://labreadinggroup.wikispaces.com/Reading+One

Reading: An absolutely riveting online course: Nine principles for excellence in web-based teaching by Jim Henry & Jeff Meadows

You can access the reading from here http://tinyurl.com/choxm9

Abstract: This article explores excellence in web-based teaching. Drawing on the views of experts in the field and the perspective of their own years of experience, the authors compiled a list of 9 principles to provide direction in the search for online excellence. The principles include: the online world is a medium unto itself; sense of community and social presence are essential to online excellence; in the online world, content is a verb; great online courses are defined by teaching, not technology. The list is not intended to be an exclusive set of principles or a comprehensive guide to online teaching. Rather it is a collection of important ideas and suggestions for teaching excellence in the online world.