For this assignment I used the website for this online class and eLearning in general.
I don’t really frequent any websites other than Yahoo and my.ipfw for email and eLearning, and Facebook to keep in touch with friends.
Why is a Web site-a digital presentation-the best way to present this material?
By presenting class material online, it is easy for the students to access. All class materials are located in one place (except the textbook), so class materials are constantly organized. Students don’t have to worry about losing papers or getting them mixed up with those from other classes.
What advantages over a print text or a live oral/multimedia presentation does the Web site have?
Presenting class information online has several advantages over a live presentation-classroom. Students can “go to class” at any time, rather than having a set classroom time. They don’t have to get up early in the morning, or try and schedule other things, such as a job, around it. It also helps students who get bored in regular classes. They can’t exactly fall asleep in class if it’s online. It gives students much more freedom.
What would you have to do to “translate” the argument(s) of this site into print or live oral format?
Information such as the syllabus would just be handed out at the beginning of the semester. Other things, however, such as the assignments we do and the blogs we post would probably end up being class discussions. The “lectures” we watch would be taught by the teacher, so the students would be listening and taking notes.
What might be gained, or lost, in the process?
By turning the internet class into a regular class in a classroom, I personally think I would be more comfortable with the work. All assignments would be handed to me or told to me, so I would have a clear understanding of what exactly I am supposed to do. By having class online I get confused easily, because all assignments for each week are not all under the assignments tab. I have to go searching to make sure I find exactly what I am supposed to be doing. I also feel that if I were part of an oral discussion in class everyone would be more involved in discussions than in blogs. In a blog I just reply to make sure I am participating, but as soon as I write my posts I get offline. In class I cannot leave until class is over so if I say something in the discussion I don’t leave, I stay and listen to the rest of it, and maybe comment more.
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