IRMA E-learning in Jyväskylä University and a proposal for e-learning course for IT majors Pekka Makkonen University of Jyväskylä Information Systems Science Finland
IRMA University of Jyväskylä students Seven faculties Education Sports Humanities Mathematics and natural sciences Economics IT
IRMA E-learning efforts of our university Virtual courses utilizing Web CT and Finnish-based product Optima Three ways Conventional courses Totally virtual courses (essay writings, bulletin boards) Courses with different activities (either virtual or conventional) Virtual University Unit Educating staff Organizing courses on the web Tools
IRMA My case: Introduction to e-learning for IS majors The Socrates/Erasmus Teacher Exchange Program of the European Union An introduction to e-learning (12-18 h) Technological points Pedagogical points Examples Exercise and closing seminar
IRMA My case: Introduction to e-learning for IS majors: technological points Hypermedia (HM) and the usability issues of HM Computer-mediated communication and virtual communities
IRMA My case: Introduction to e-learning for IS majors: pedagogical points Views of learning (Jonassen) Behaviorism, constructivism etc. Effect of the views on educational software WWW and education
IRMA My case: Introduction to e-learning for IS majors: examples CSILE Nestor BSCW Mobilearn
IRMA My case: Introduction to e-learning for IS majors: Exercise and closing seminar Working in small groups (two or three students) Familiarizing with current e-learning platforms Reporting Main uses and features of e-learning platform Collaboration features Connection between e-learning platform and educational theories Personal thoughts Giving a presentation on the coursework topic in the closing seminar