
Approaches in Online Teaching: Finding a Balance
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Jin Mao, Wilkes University, United States
E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education, in Vancouver, Canada ISBN 978-1-880094-76-1 Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), San Diego, CA
Abstract
Compared with the traditional “Sage-on-the-Stage” style, the pedagogical approach of being a “Guide on the Side” allows learners to take a higher level of responsibility in learning and construct new knowledge more actively through interaction and collaboration, rather than passively “receiving” information from an expert. However, inappropriately implementing the “Guide-onthe- Side” approach in online environments may degenerate the quality of academic work and reduce learner satisfaction, especially if the courses are designed in a way that supports limited interaction and feedback. This paper discusses how to balance between the two approaches while trying to maintain high levels of student-centeredness and quality learning when teaching online.
Citation
Mao, J. (2009). Approaches in Online Teaching: Finding a Balance. In T. Bastiaens, J. Dron & C. Xin (Eds.), Proceedings of E-Learn 2009--World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (pp. 3767-3769). Vancouver, Canada: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved February 28, 2021 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/33096/.
© 2009 Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
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