E-Learning in Theory, Practice, and Research
The article begins by defining e-learning as the use of technology for teaching and learning. Noting that there is no unified theory of e-learning, this article reviews the major theoretical frameworks to date—behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, digital media theory, and active learning theor...
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National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE)
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description | The article begins by defining e-learning as the use of technology for teaching and learning. Noting that there is no unified theory of e-learning, this article reviews the major theoretical frameworks to date—behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, digital media theory, and active learning theory—to suggest a common sphere of interests and a common vocabulary that differentiates it from traditional modes of learning. The article then turns to a practical case study of e-learning, a MOOC on the Coursera platform created by the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. The case study demonstrates both how learning theory afford a template to guide MOOC creation, and how testing can reach beyond content assessment mastery to offer a laboratory for e-learning study. |
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spelling | doaj.art-9d12dfc6a42d4b798ef6b8b48615b03b2023-02-10T15:53:26ZengNational Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE)Вопросы образования1814-95452412-43542018-11-014819810.17323/1814-9545-2018-4-81-9815575E-Learning in Theory, Practice, and ResearchMaria Janelli0American Museum of Natural HistoryThe article begins by defining e-learning as the use of technology for teaching and learning. Noting that there is no unified theory of e-learning, this article reviews the major theoretical frameworks to date—behaviorism, cognitivism, constructivism, digital media theory, and active learning theory—to suggest a common sphere of interests and a common vocabulary that differentiates it from traditional modes of learning. The article then turns to a practical case study of e-learning, a MOOC on the Coursera platform created by the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. The case study demonstrates both how learning theory afford a template to guide MOOC creation, and how testing can reach beyond content assessment mastery to offer a laboratory for e-learning study.https://vo.hse.ru/article/view/15575assessmentmoocsconstructivisme-learningfeedbacklearning management systems (lms)learning designstudent successbehaviorismcognitivismdigital media theoryactive learning theoryscholarship on teaching and learning |
spellingShingle | Maria Janelli E-Learning in Theory, Practice, and Research Вопросы образования assessment moocs constructivism e-learning feedback learning management systems (lms) learning design student success behaviorism cognitivism digital media theory active learning theory scholarship on teaching and learning |
title | E-Learning in Theory, Practice, and Research |
title_full | E-Learning in Theory, Practice, and Research |
title_fullStr | E-Learning in Theory, Practice, and Research |
title_full_unstemmed | E-Learning in Theory, Practice, and Research |
title_short | E-Learning in Theory, Practice, and Research |
title_sort | e learning in theory practice and research |
topic | assessment moocs constructivism e-learning feedback learning management systems (lms) learning design student success behaviorism cognitivism digital media theory active learning theory scholarship on teaching and learning |
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