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Varieties of
Online Classrooms
  • Gerald L. Boerner
  • Dept of Computer Science
  • Azusa Pacific University
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Five Scenarios for
the Online Classroom
  • The following slides examines five different scenarios for online classroom organization…
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The Scenarios
  • Low-Tech Traditional Classroom
  • Technology-Supported Classroom
  • Web-Aware Hybrid Classroom
  • Web-Supported Classroom
  • Web-Based Online Classroom
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Scenario Overview
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Scenario 1
  • Low-Tech Traditional Classroom
    • Traditional Lectures, Discussion Groups, Hard Copy Handouts, etc.
  • Technology:
    • Computer in Faculty Office
    • Overhead Projector & TV/VCR
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Scenario 2
  • Technology-Supported Classroom
    • Computer-based Presentations & Simulations
    • Email Communication
    • Syllabus on Web Site
  • Technology:
    • Computer & Projection System in the Classroom
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Scenario 3
  • Hybrid, Web-Aware Classroom
    • Face-to-Face Lectures & Discussion Groups
    • Computer-based Presentations
    • Email, Message Boards, Web Site for Posting Course Content
    • Computer-generated Tests (taken in class)
    • (Cont’d)
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Scenario 3 (Cont’d)
  • Technologies:
    • Email & Web Browser Integral to the Course
    • Some Course Materials exported to HTML and Posted to a Web Site
    • Web Technologies become an Essential Part of the Course
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Scenario 4
  • Web-Supported Classroom
    • Face-to-Face Elements (Lectures, Discussions, etc.) used as needed
    • Lecture Materials Delivered ONLINE via “Streaming” of PPT and other Media
    • Most Course Materials delivered via Web Pages
    • (Cont’d)
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Scenario 4 (Cont’d)
  • Web-Supported Classroom (Cont’d)
    • Asynchronous (Message Boards) and Synchronous (Chat) Elements become Integral to the Course
    • “Wrapper” Programs like Blackboard.com & eCollege.com used to Deliver Instructional Materials
    • (Cont’d)
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Scenario 4 (Cont’d)
  • Web-Supported Classroom (Cont’d)
    • Online Assessment delivered via the Web
  • Technologies:
    • “Wrapper” Programs assist in Delivering Instruction
    • HTML-based Materials
    • Email & Browser Essential
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Scenario 5
  • Web-Based Online Classroom
    • Course Instruction delivered via the Web with minimal Face-to-Face Contact
    • Online, Course Management Environment Essential
    • Faculty Support Required for Successful Implementation
    • Anytime, Anywhere Instruction
    • (Cont’d)
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Scenario 5
  • Technologies:
    • Online Delivery System
    • Online Communications, Testing, Materials Delivery, etc.
    • Classroom Presentations delivered via both “static” (PPT) and “dynamic” (streaming) methodologies
    • New Teaching/Learning Paradigms
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Conclusions
  • What are the advantages & disadvantages of using web-based technologies in the classroom?
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Advantages
  • Web-based Courses can be delivered:
    • Anywhere — locally or from a distance
    • Anytime — each student can enter the instructional setting as their schedules permit
  • Adapts to the Students schedule, especially relevant to the “re-entry” student…
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Disadvantages
  • Impact upon the Faculty:
    • Requires more time to formulate a “good” class, especially for the first time
    • Monitoring email, discussion threads, etc. require constant vigilance
  • Impact upon the Student:
    • Interacts with personality styles
    • Lacks the personalization of the classroom
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Some Teacher Characteristics
  • Structured vs. Unstructured Approach
  • Constructivist vs. “By the Book” Approach
  • Interactive vs. Lecture Modes of Teaching
  • Textbook-based vs. Discovery-based
  • Individual vs. Group Orientation
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Questions & Answers