Learning in the Virtual Environment
Course code
KAN6019.HR
old course code
KAN6019
Course title in Estonian
Õppimine virtuaalses õpikeskkonnas
Course title in English
Learning in the Virtual Environment
ECTS credits
4.0
Assessment form
assessment
lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
To introduce the pedagogical basis for modern e-learning, communication methods in the Web-based course, issues of motivation, support and teacher’s workload. To develop competence in planning an e-learning course.
Brief description of the course
The course will deal with learning in a virtual environment and its different features compared to traditional learning. Detailed list of topics: virtual learning environment and its levels: social, educational, technological. Models of the virtual learning environment. The essence of learning and teaching in the virtual environment. Problems of self-management in the Web-based learning. Communication and interaction. Creation of study communes. Means of communication in the Web-environment. Learner’s motivation and learning activities.
Possibilities for assessment in the Web-based course. The role of a tutor. Dropping out from an e-course. Teacher’s workload in planning and carrying out an e-course.
Possibilities for assessment in the Web-based course. The role of a tutor. Dropping out from an e-course. Teacher’s workload in planning and carrying out an e-course.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
The student:
Uses different theories of e-learning;
Understands the peculiarities of virtual learning environment and learning in it;
Is an active user and developer of the virtual learning environment;
Is capable of designing and creating an e-course that is based on the chosen theoretical approach, supporting the continuation of the course and grading it.
The student:
Uses different theories of e-learning;
Understands the peculiarities of virtual learning environment and learning in it;
Is an active user and developer of the virtual learning environment;
Is capable of designing and creating an e-course that is based on the chosen theoretical approach, supporting the continuation of the course and grading it.
Teacher
Marin Gross
Prerequisite course 1
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