E-learning, social learning theory, and technology

1. Northcentral University
School of Education
EL 7001
Roya Azimzadeh
July 2012

2. Overview
 E-Learning Definition
 Why should we embrace e-learning?
 The learning pyramid
 Social learning theory and technology
 Types of E-learning

3. E-Learning Definition
 Electronic Learning (E-Learning)
 Technology-assisted learning and teaching (online and in
class)
 Content is delivered using various media such as text,
images, animations, streaming videos, and audio
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-learning

4. Why Should We
Embrace E-Learning?
 Pedagogical principles
 World-class education
 Technological advancements

6. Social Learning Theory
of Albert Bandura
 Social Learning Theory (socially constructing knowledge
and sharing experience)
 Context
 Interactions
 Group and class size
 Resources
 Culture and Community
 Culture
 Community
Image source: Southalabama.edu
Adopted from Hill, J. R., Song, L., & West, R. E. (2009). Social Learning Theory and Web-Based Learning Environments: A
Review of Research and Discussion of Implications. American Journal Of Distance Education, 23(2), 88-103.
doi:10.1080/08923640902857713

7. Social Learning Theory (Continued)
 Learner Characteristics
 Epistemological beliefs – learners’ personal beliefs about how
knowledge is obtained
 Individual learning styles – Howard Gardner’s Multiple
Intelligences Theory (Jackson, Gaudet, McDaniel, & Brammer, 2009).
 Self-efficacy – learners’ confidence in managing new tasks
 Motivation – Intrinsic and extrinsic – different types of
motivation affect learners’ online learning and performance
Adopted from Hill, J. R., Song, L., & West, R. E. (2009). Social Learning Theory and Web-Based Learning Environments: A
Review of Research and Discussion of Implications. American Journal Of Distance Education, 23(2), 88-103.
doi:10.1080/08923640902857713

8. Social Learning
and Technology
Wiki
Image source: http://www.google.com

9. Social Learning
and Technology

10. Types of E-Learning
 Informal
 Learners occasionally navigate different websites to learn
information without any structured curriculum. Kassens-
Noor, 2012 referred to Twitter as an “active, informal, and
outside-of-class learning tool” (p. 2).
 Self-paced
 learners access learning materials designed by training
professionals at their preferred time, location, and pace.
(e.g. learners independently develop learning strategies in an
e-Learning course) (Wiklund-Engblom, 2009).

11. Types of E-Learning (continued)
 Leader-led
 An instructor or professional leader designs instructional activities and
facilitates students’ learning electronically. Students can access
synchronous course-related information per video-conferencing, audio,
or text messaging. Students can also access asynchronous course
materials online at any time.
 Performance support Tools
 Electronically supported learning and teaching (e.g. how-to software and
tutorials)
Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instructor-led_training
http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?search=performance+support+tools&title=Special%3ASearch

12. Summary
 Reasons for embracing e-Learning:
 To improve the quality of educational practices
 To accommodate different learners’ learning styles
 Flexibility of time, location, and speed
 To practice innovative educational approaches
 To offer learner-centered education (eliminate passive
learning and foster interactive learning while engaging
the participants)
 And much more …..
Thank you for your time!

13. References
Jackson, A., Gaudet, L., McDaniel, L., & Brammer, D. (2009). Curriculum
integration: The use of technology to support learning. Journal Of
College Teaching & Learning, 6(7), 71-78.
Kassens-Noor, E. (2012). Twitter as a teaching practice to enhance active and
informal learning in higher education: The case of sustainable tweets.
Active Learning In Higher Education, 13(1), 9-21.
doi:10.1177/1469787411429190
Sandars, J. (2011). The e-learning site. Education For Primary Care, 22(5),
345-346.
Wiklund-Engblom, A. A. (2009). Approaches and strategies for choice of actions
in self-paced e-learning in the workplace. International Journal Of
Advanced Corporate Learning, 2(1), 56-61. doi:10.3991/ijac.v2i1.618