The Eighth International Literacy & Education Research Network Conference on

SPETSES, GREECE
4-8 July 2001

Stavroula Tsembas
Director Information Technology, Faculty Education Languages, Community Services, RMIT University, Victoria, Australia

Andrew Scown
Senior Lecturer, Department of Industry, Professional, and Adult Education, RMIT University, Victoria, Australia

Helen McLean
Faculty Education Languages, Community Services, RMIT University, Victoria, Australia

OnLine Learning - A Case Study

Abstract

Are attempts to translate traditional classroom-based pedagogies into the online environment going to lead to a reduction in the quality of the teaching and learning experience? Is there also a potential within online learning to create radically new kinds of learning which are in some respects more powerful than the traditional classroom-such as multi-linear subject structures that allow multiple navigation pathways; learning that actively appropriates learners' own experience; and learning that is designed to cater for the diversity of life-world settings and learning preferences of students.

What are the challenges that face educationalists, students and IT departments in order to make OnLine learning an educational and rewarding experience.

The Faculty of Education Languages and Community Services has developed a fully online program which has been offered to international offshore students over the last 12 months. The program is based on promoting new ways of learning.

Bionote

Stavroula Tsembas has been with the Faculty of Education Languages and Community Services, RMIT University since May 1999. Responsibilities include IT infrastructure, policies, procedures for Faculty, and involvement in the development and publication of online materials and faculty websites. Prior to taking up this position she held a number of academic positions in education and learning technologies. She holds a BA, postgraduate qualifications in education and computer education and an MBA

Andrew Scown is program leader of Educational Leadership and Management at RMIT University in Australia. This program is currently offered in Australia and in Asia. Andrew is keenly interested in the development of pedagogical frameworks that allow students from diverse backgrounds to participate fully in the processes of learning utilising information technologies.

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30 min. Paper

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Australia