Quality in Online Learning: Engaging Learners
(Sunday, October 26 - Friday, October 31, 2008)
Location:http://knowschools.ca
Facilitator: Randy LaBonte, Canada
Register: HERE
Pre-Registered Participants Enter: HERE
Web 2.0 has entered the teaching world and pushed the boundaries of internet-based learning beyond the mere exchange of content. Both classroom and online teachers are using new educational technologies to employ online approaches to improve student achievement and satisfaction. However, have these strategies merely replicated existing pedagogy online? How do we realize improved achievement and engagement online? This KnowWeeks discussion will explore: * Quality in online learning experiences
* Principles of cognitive and social engagement online
* Shifting instructional practices to suit the online learning environment
* Selecting educational technologies for student success and engagement
* Emerging practices in BC and beyond
About Randy LaBonte:
Randy has been a senior manager in corporate, non-profit and educational organizations for over20 years. He has extensive background inthe use and deployment of technology, obtained his doctorate researching leadership in computer-mediated learning technologies, and is presently a consultant supporting the use of technology and distributed learning in K-12 programs.
Please note the following steps
1. Limited Participation
Each knowWEEK is limited to a maximum of 35 participants. Pre-registration is encouraged!
2. Who can Participate?
Of interest to school administrators and teachers.Access is open and free of charge to:
If you don't fit into the above criteria you can still participate and $175.00 CAD for each knowWEEK. Pay through our secure online registration system.
3. Access Steps
- First time at KnowSCHOOLS? Welcome! Your first step is to create an account in our site: http://knowSCHOOLS.ca
- Once you have created your profile (login and password), your next step is to pre-register for the knowWEEK discussion(s).
4. KnowWEEK Length:
knowWEEKS open apx. 9:00 am, Sunday and close apx. 12 noon, Friday Pacific time (Vancouver, British Columbia) http://timeanddate.com (World Clock)
5. Late Registration:
If you register after the knowWEEK has begun, and try to enter the discussion, you will be asked for an enrolment key. This means we haven't moved you into the knowWEEK yet. We will very soon, we promise!
This course requires an 'enrolment key' - as a guest
you must enter it each time you enter the course. You should have received it from Randy LaBonte.