Workshop 7

eLearning Comes Together

Title: A Framework for Pedagogical Models in eLearning with Hands-On Exploration
Session Type: 180 minutes

Workshop Description:

Abstract: eLearning is achieving rapid adoption rates in the education and business sectors. Experience with a broad range of educators demonstrates the need to establish clear pedagogical models for elearning. Interestingly, a considerable body of recent research is in existence, yet we continue to struggle in the practice of eLearning. This presentation proposes an approach to establishing working models for ePedagogy and draws on the works of Jara and Mohamad (2007) on Pedagogical Templates for eLearning, Anderson(2004) Toward a Theory of Online Learning, Ally (2004) on Foundations of Educational Theory for Online Learning, Fahy(2004), - Media Characteristics and Online Learning Technology and several other recent works in this area. Following the presentation and discussion segments, participants will have an opportunity to explore cutting edge eLearning technology provided by Desire2Learn. Through hands-on interaction scripted for specific pedagogies, participants will be able to experience several models and will achieve a sound grasp of what is possible with eLearning technology.

Stream: Educational Resources
Intended Audience: K-12, Post-Secondary, Adult
Focus: Education and Training
Paper Submission: Possible

Presenter: Vin Seunath, MDE, CPLP, AGDDET, Manager, Training Services, Desire2Learn

U of M alumnus, a veteran learning and performance expert, Vin holds a Masters degree in Distance Education (MDE), an Advanced Graduate Diploma in Distance Education Technology (AGDDET) and is a Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP).

He has a deep, broad background in workplace and adult learning, instructional design and people development with substantial experience in the education software industry. Vin is responsible for developing and growing the training and learning capabilities of Desire2Learn, an eLearning company. He has a strong philosophical affinity for eLearning and Distance Education and is an accomplished distance learner himself.

Vin serves on the certification team of American Society for Training and Development (ASTD). This team is responsible for the development of the CPLP program and for certifying practitioners in the field.