of
Instructors
In
order for learners to successfully complete the objectives of
the course, the necessary information must be delivered to them.
For an online course, it is highly desireable that an instructor
be able to deliver all the types of content for which the Internet
provides (text, image, audio, video).
This
is perhaps the key area of concern for instructors. The available
tools must allow them to prepare their content for delivery
with a minimum of frustration. Coding in HTML would certainly
go beyond the skills that should be expected of the instructors.
The technology must not detract from the design of the instruction.
A
software provider would do well to offer multiple levels of
training for prospective instructors. This training could range
from online tutorials to face-to-face instruction. It would
be a useful option to have company professionals develop the
online materials in conjunction with the instructor.
A
summary of the main points dealing with content:
- must
be able to deliver all types of content (text, image, audio,
video)
- development
tools must be easy to use
- different
levels of training available
- having
professional development for a fee would be a desireable option
in some cases
of
Learners
The
primary concern of the learner dealing with content is that
it be well designed. The responsibility for this rests solely
with the designer/instructor.
The
delivery method for the content should be intuitive for the
learner. When the content is delivered in a novel way, it is
key that the learner be instructed clearly in how best to benefit
from this method of delivery.
for
Instructors
E-education serves as a host for the HTML files of the instructor.
For an additional fee they will build the HTML files for you.
In almost all cases, I am told, the schools provide their own
HTML files.
I
can see where this type of hosting might be unpopular in the
corporate setting where intellectual property is kept under
tighter security.
Figure
1 shows the 'Course Builder' interface that instructors
would use to manage their content.
for
Learners
The learner interface is dependent upon how the HTML pages are
constructed by the instuctor or provider of instruction. The
e-education tool bars are available on the left as can be seen
in Figure 2.
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