Participation in online problem-based learning: insight from postgraduate teachers studying through open and distance education. McLinden, M., McCall, S., Hinton, D., & Weston, A. (2006). Participation in Online Problem‐based Learning: Insights from postgraduate teachers studying through open and distance education. Distance Education, 27(3), 331- 353. 指指指指: Min-puu Chen 指指指: Hui-lan Juan 指指指指: 2007.05.26
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Participation in online problem-based learning: insight from postgraduate teachers studying through open and distance education. McLinden, M., McCall,
Implementation of PBL within an online environment There is increasing evidence to suggest that with recent developments in ICT the approach can also be adapted to meet the increasingly diverse needs of students. Translating PBL to the online environment ensure that application of the technology is informed by appropriate pedagogical principles. One of the most challenging tasks when integrating technology within the PBL process is to design and manage an effective online environment that affords learning through providing activities for participants to communicate as well as collaborate.
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Participation in online problem-based learning: insight from postgraduate teachers studying through open and
distance education.
McLinden, M., McCall, S., Hinton, D., & Weston, A. (2006). Participation in Online Problem‐based Learning: Insights from postgraduate teachers studying through open and distance education. Distance Education, 27(3), 331-353.
IntroductionIntroductionThis article explores the responses of one cohort of
postgraduate teachers to their participation in online-problem-based learning (PBL).
Implementation of PBL within an online Implementation of PBL within an online environmentenvironment There is increasing evidence to suggest that with recent
developments in ICT the approach can also be adapted to meet the increasingly diverse needs of students.
Translating PBL to the online environment ensure that application of the technology is informed by appropriate pedagogical principles.
One of the most challenging tasks when integrating technology within the PBL process is to design and manage an effective online environment that affords learning through providing activities for participants to communicate as well as collaborate.
The Visual Impairment PBL Research Project The Visual Impairment PBL Research Project
The Visual Impairment PBL Research Project (VIPBL) is a pilot study concerned with the design, development, and evaluation of online PBL resources for use with postgraduate teachers of children with visual impairment.
This article reports on work undertaken within Phase 2.◦ Within Phase 2 the materials were embedded into Modules 1
and 2 of the restructured programme and students’ responses to their use within the programme analysed.
The Visual Impairment PBL Research Project The Visual Impairment PBL Research Project
Participants◦ 2004-2006 distance education programme of study
Mandatory Qualification for Teachers of Children with Visual Impairment (N=34)
◦ Divided into one of six online PBL tutorial groups. (6 人:4 組; 5 人: 2 組 )
The project team◦Programme tutors based within the Visual
Impairment Centre for Teaching and Research.◦Educational technology officer from the school of
Education E-Learning Team.
The Visual Impairment PBL Research Project The Visual Impairment PBL Research Project
Development of online resources◦ The PBL course developed by the project team
within Phase 1 of the project was adapted for use within Phase 2.
◦Course was delivered through WebCT.◦Within each scenario participants worked in their
online PBL tutorial group to complete an assigned task every two weeks.
The Visual Impairment PBL Research Project The Visual Impairment PBL Research Project
Induction Programme◦All students participated in an induction programme
designed to introduce them to the principles of online learning through WebCT.
Evaluation of Online Resources◦Anonymous questionnaire◦ collect feedback with respect to :
Participation in the online PBL component The design and relevance of the two case scenarios
Result and DiscussionResult and Discussion1. Participants’ Experiences and Use of Technology
The large proportion of respondents for whom use of a VLE and / or online forms of communication were novel experiences.
2. Design and use of the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
The design of the learning environment using WebCT was appropriate to allow the required online tasks to be successfully completed.
Result and DiscussionResult and Discussion3. Emotional Aspects
Most respondents (76%) reporting that they were initially hesitant about participating in online group work.
Induction activities were useful in developing confidence for most participants(40%).
suggests a need for more structured support to be provided.
4. Management of Study Time Most participants (93%) reported they spent more than one
hour per week. Most (68%)reported working between 17.00 and 21.00. The majority of participants(62%) had difficulty in managing
their time online.
Result and DiscussionResult and Discussion5. Role of the Project Team
The campus-based induction sessions were “challenging but fun” (77%), and were felt to be important in establishing “ a good group rapport” (97%)Develop the induction programme to ensue students feel confident that they have the range of necessary skill to engage in online PBL
The technical difficulties mainly related to the participant’s own computer and /or Internet provider, but these may pose substantial barriers to participation in online PBL for students who are new to this mode of instruction.how important it is to provide adequate technical support, particularly in the early stages of a course.