Should e-learning be identical to traditional classroom learning? If so, in what way? Web 2.0 provides opportunity to re-engineer the design of instruction: new media, new methodology. Some very interesting discussions are presented in this article to help us reflect and re-orient ourself to the new media. I suggest you do not use Web 2.0 tools for delivery of new content until you read and reflect on the ideas below.
- Under-representation in design
- OTARA approach and Moore's presentation on OTARA
- Learner engagement and knowledge construction
- The Moodle book
Imagine you are on the near end of the bridge illustrated above. It is the bridge of transition from the traditional approach to instructional design and pedagogy to the Web 2.0 or "Education21" (21st Century education - my invention of terminology) approach.
You need to cross the bridge and get the treasure on the other side. The OTARA approach suggests you define your objectives first then the assessment method that will be used to measure the extent to which these objectives will have been met by the end of your course. Activities are the things the learner needs to do to achievethese objectives. Therefore, our job as Education21 teachers is principally to define the position of the far end of the bridge and provide a guide regarding how to get there. Finally, we need to provide the learner with the tools to enable them move to the destination and motivate them to get on with the job at hand.
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