Web Based Learning

Introduction Web-based environments provide new potential to enhance learning through a visual and interactive delivery of instruction. When the Web is employed for instructional delivery, it can provide learners with a variety of diverse internet resources.

Introduction

What is web based learning? Web based learning is often called online learning or e- learning because it includes online course content. Discussion forums via , videoconferencing, and live lectures (videostreaming) are all possible through the web. Web based courses may also provide static pages such as printed course materials. One of the values of using the web to access course materials is that web pages may contain hyperlinks to other parts of the web, thus enabling access to a vast amount of web based information. Sample of Likert Scale

Principles of Web Based Learning Principle of Small Steps Principle of Active Response Principle of Immediate Confirmation Principle of self –Pacing Principle of Self Evaluation

Characteristics of Programmed Learning Positive Characteristics Students can learn at their own pace Students become more independent learners Learning becomes more student centered Teachers have more time to facilitate and answer student questions Students receive immediate feedback and teachers can see the resulting test results Students are motivated and enjoy the learning environment that is created

Advantages of Web-based Learning Access is available anytime, anywhere, around the globe. Per-student equipment costs are affordable Student tracking is made easy. Possible "learning object" architecture supports on demand, personalized learning. Content is easily updated

Disadvantages of Web-based Learning No human contact No high bandwidth network connections visually handicapped pupil’s can’t gain by this

Assumptions of Web Based Learning Being Active More motivation to learn Content Mater will be presented in small steps so learning will be eassy to the learner He commits minimum mistakes in his learning Sequence of the Content is Simple to Complex It promotes the self learning

Objectives of Web Based Learning To help the students for learning by doing To provide the situation to learn at his/her own speed To help the student to learn without the presence of teacher To present the mater in a logical manar To study himself To evaluate himself To compare his/her answer with the key

Advantages and disadvantages of online assessment Advantages Advantages quick feedback on Useful for self assessments for example, multiple choice questions A convenient way for students to submit assessment from remote sites Computer marking is an efficient use of staff time Disadvantages Most online assessment is limited to objective questions Security can be an issue Difficult to authenticate students' work Computer marked assessments tend to be knowledge based and measure surface learning