Paradigms for on-line learning: a case study in the design and implementation of an asynchronous learning networks (ALN) course

Author

Bourne, John R. ; McMaster, Eric ; Rieger, Jennifer ; Campbell, J. Olin

Author_Institution

Center for Innovation in Eng. Educ., Vanderbilt Univ., Nashville, TN, USA

Volume

1

fYear

1997

fDate

5-8 Nov 1997

Firstpage

245

Abstract

This paper examines paradigms used in online learning, with a specific emphasis on how to effectively employ asynchronous learning networks (ALN) for the delivery of online courses. Recent progress in ALNs is presented, methodologies for getting started in creating an ALN course given and relationships between traditional teaching and learning methods and ALN-based courses discussed. To illustrate a specific ALN model, the paper presents a case study about the creation of an online course. The prospects for online education and the challenges that face the ALN field are considered

Keywords

Internet; computer aided instruction; educational courses; engineering computing; engineering education; CAI; asynchronous learning networks; engineering education courses; learning methods; online course delivery; online learning; teaching methods; Computer aided software engineering; Costs; Engineering education; Feedback; Intelligent networks; Laboratories; Learning systems; Peer to peer computing; Permission; Technological innovation;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Frontiers in Education Conference, 1997. 27th Annual Conference. Teaching and Learning in an Era of Change. Proceedings.

Conference_Location

Pittsburgh, PA

ISSN

0190-5848

Print_ISBN

0-7803-4086-8

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/FIE.1997.644851

Filename

644851