building blocks of elearning: engaging the online learner

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Engaging the Online LearnerTonia Dousay

Hosted by:The E-Learning Council

Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR)

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• DIR Welcome and Logistical Announcements– Joy Hall Bryant

• E-Learning Council Welcome– Joachim Strenk

• Educational Presentation– Tonia Dousay

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Grab Bar

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Mission: Advance E-learning through a community that provides leadership, best practices and resources in a collaborative environment.

Vision: A dynamic network that serves as a clearinghouse of diverse E-learning information and resources.

We value:• Peer to peer connections and support • An unfolding of networks that serve a variety of users – designers,

developers, and managers • Flow of shared resources that support E-learning excellence

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Thursday, June 4

E-Learning Symposium

Monday, June 15 at 3pm

Building Blocks of eLearning: Aligning Objectives with Engaging Activities (eBlooms)

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What’s in it for Me? Block1

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Prepare the Learner

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Exercise & Repetition

Learning by doing

Tools

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LanguageDocumentsImages

Regulations

Roles

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Practice Makes Perfect

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Feedback

Weaken• Frustration• Defeat

Strengthen• Reward• Feedback

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Correlation

Concepts Familiarity

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Learn by Association

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Questions?

• Tonia Dousay– eLearning Manager, TEEX– tonia@tamu.edu