Journal article
Authentic tasks in e-learning designs
Studies in Learning, Evaluation Innovation and Development, Vol.2(2), pp.1-8
2005
Abstract
Constructivist approaches to learning design, while gaining increased acceptance in the higher education community, are the exception rather than the rule in the majority of web-based courses currently offered by universities throughout the world. The adoption of university quality standards and the widespread use of course management programs have inadvertently constrained more authentic and innovative approaches to online learning. Contemporary trends in e-learning designs are highlighting the value of authentic approaches to learning. This paper argues that authentic tasks that guide complex and sustained learning endeavours can be adopted in web-based courses, and provides guidelines for implementation, together with examples of successful university courses.
Details
- Title
- Authentic tasks in e-learning designs
- Authors/Creators
- J. Herrington (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Studies in Learning, Evaluation Innovation and Development, Vol.2(2), pp.1-8
- Publisher
- Central Queensland University
- Identifiers
- 991005540183507891
- Copyright
- 2005 The Authors
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publisher URL
- http://sleid.cqu.edu.au/index.php
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