Tag Archives: e-pedagogy

Asynchronous Computer Conferencing is ideal for collaborative learning

Posted on March 10, 2014 by svenaake

by Sven Åke Bjørke, March 2014 Asynchronous computer conferencing, social constructivism and collaborative distance learning are important concepts in e-learning. Asynchronous online learning activities increase flexibility and access. It may also enhance the quality of learning. Introduction  “The only constant … Continue reading →

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Problems and challenges in online tutoring

Posted on March 4, 2014 by svenaake

By Åke Bjørke  March 2014 Good online education can be a driving force for quality enhancement, course development procedures, internationalisation of studies and joint degrees between networks of educational institutions. However, there are many problems and challenges. A reliable electricity … Continue reading →

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Pedagogical approaches in online education

Posted on February 26, 2014 by svenaake

Sven Åke Bjørke, February 2014 When discussing pedagogical approaches in e-learning, we usually end up in debating instructivist vs constructivist ways of doing things. Here is “information in a nutshell”, with no ambition of covering the whole issue. In pedagogy in … Continue reading →

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Online education – a driving force for quality in education

Posted on February 25, 2014 by svenaake

Sven Åke Bjørke, 25 February 2014  Introduction Online education can be a driving force for quality in education, standardised course  development procedures and internationalisation of studies and joint degrees Experience demonstrates that good online education can increase capacity considerably at … Continue reading →

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