Learning in an Online Environment

• Learners have access to all sections of the course. (Intro, Guide, Outline, Classroom)
• Learning occurs through interaction among learners in the virtual study spaces of the Classroom.
• Working in teams for different purposes (Week A: Teacher as Problem Solver, Week B: Teacher as Model Builder, Week C: Teacher as Designer) promotes learning. (Participation)
• Systems thinking is based on a thorough understanding of the variables and events and their relationships. (Earth System Science)
• Artifacts of constructing knowledge in online discussions are valuable to each learner and to the team. (Classroom)
• Knowledge learned in the courses is applied to personally relevant situations. (PBL Lesson Design Activity & Rubric)
• Reflection by learners enhances learning. (Reflective Learner Activity & Rubric)
• Learners take responsibility for their learning within a structure of clear expectations. (Assessment Overview, Outline)

[ Where to Start ] [ Joining the Community ] [ Knowing Your Facilitator ] [ How to Sit in the Front ] [ Virtual Cooperative Learning ] [ Being an Online Learner ] Online Environment [ Virtual Study Spaces ]

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