Twenty Minnie-Myths of E-Learning and the Data to Dispel Them Dr. Curtis J. Bonk Alias: Mickey Mouse President, CourseShare.com Associate Professor, Indiana University With supporting Help from: Ms. Minnie Mouse Orlando, Florida
Corporate E- Learning Myths For full report, see:
Myth #1. E-learning will soon go away.
Myth #2. E-learning can now take place at home and on the road.
Myth #3. Everyone is evaluating e-learning but us.
Myth #4. Learner completion rate has magical importance.
Myth #5. Work-related incentives are important in motivating e-learners.
Myth #6. Thiagi has convinced the world of the need for interactivity and social ice- breakers.
Myth #7. Watch out…trainers will soon be out of a job.
Myth #8. Traditional instructional strategies (e.g., lecture, role play, etc.) will not work online.
Myth #9. Trainers operate alone and do not want to give away trade secrets.
Myth #10. Trainers are loyal.
Higher Education E- Learning Myths
Myth #11. College instructors are loyal.
Interested in Freelance Instruction?
Myth #12. Young instructors will jump on this.
How Old Are Early Web Adopters?
Myth #13. Web instruction is an either-or decision.
Myth #14. Pedagogical tools exist to teach online.
What Instructional Activities are Needed?
Myth #15. College instructors will not put their instruction on display for others to critique.
Myth #16. College instructors will flock to sophisticated technologies.
Myth #17. The institution will own the online courses.
Myth #18. College faculty just need a little more training to teaching on the Web.
Any Supports Needed?
Any Obstacles to Teaching Online?
Myth #19. Profit is the key motivator for most Web initiatives.
Myth #20. Shhh…If you don’t say anything, college instructors will just do this for free.
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