Learning outcomes
The goal of this course is to provide an overview of online learning environments. The theoretical premises, special features, possibilities, limitations and the spectrum of educational applications of the Internet are discussed. The course provides personal experience of using a modern Internet based learning environment.
Contents
The use of networks from a pedagogical viewpoint, the possibilities of an open and communal learning environment provided by technology, the problems and future of network based learning environments. Empirical studies on the subject.
Teaching methods
| Teaching method | Contact | Online |
| Lectures | 20 h | 0 h |
| Tutorials | 20 h | 0 h |
20 h of lectures, 20 h of working in seminars. Instruction in groups.
Teaching language
FinnishModes of study
Active participation in weekly online discussions on topics that have been dealt with in class, active participation in seminar and a seminar presentation as a group project.
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.Recommended year of study
2. year autumnOr later.
Study materials
- Lecture Notes
- Tella, S., Vahtivuori, S., Vuorento, A., Wager, P. & Oksanen, U., Verkko opetuksessa - opettaja verkossa. Edita 2001.
- Matikainen, J., Manninen, J., Aikuiskoulutus verkossa. Helsingin yliopiston Lahden tutkimus- ja koulutuskeskus 2000.
