1. Myths to Debunk

2. Myth 01 E-Learning is for any teacher

3. Evaluate your readiness Use of ICT Tools Use of the Internet (Access and Comfort)

4. E-learning requires a personal commitment Working online and doing class work Planning new course design Create new learning activities and assessment Learning a new technology (MOODLE) Dealing with new environment / style of pedagogy

5. E-learning requires teachers to develop special skills in ICT Instructional design Media literacy Communication skills

6. Myth 02 E-Learning is fit for any student

7. Determine their readiness Students readiness for e-learning Access (place, time, frequency) Comfort Willingness to do online school activities They may be using Internet just for GAMES, EMAIL, CHAT School work may lessen their PLAY TIME Self-directed , Motivated

8. Varied Learning Styles

9. Myth 03 E-Learning is a magic solution

10. E-learning wont instantly transform your students into scholars.

11. Instructional Design is KEY Good e-learning that is "blended" requires that the classroom courses need to be redesigned. Good e-learning also requires good online facilitation and communication skills from the teacher control synchronous discussion and write good instructions.

12. Potentials for Students Use of new technologies Increase student engagement Prepare themselves before coming to class Collaborative projects (presentations, reports, research) Students work with digital information

13. Potentials for Students Self-evaluation (e-portfolios, journals, blogs) personal discussions (with teacher, classmates) peer tutoring / peer to peer communication class website available (schedules, materials, activities multiple options for learning Additional References immediate feedback and evaluation of progress

14. Potentials for Teachers use of new technologies personal discussions with students or other teachers sharing of materials among teachers (teacher- teacher collaboration) reusable content, resources, media

15. Potentials for Teachers Reach students with various learning styles Encourage active learning online quizzes and assignments innovative learning approaches course development

16. Myth 04 E-Learning =

17. Tendency is to associate all e-learning activities / concepts to what moodle offers. Other media can be brought in to moodle (embed) RSS Feeds, YouTube, SlideShare, Flash

18. You may not even be using all tools moodle offers Some work for your subject area, some dont

19. Myth 05 E-learning takes a "one-size-fits-all” approach

20. Myth 06 E-Learning is time consuming to create

21. Myth 07 E-Learning implies a“learner-centered education”

22. Myth 08 E-Learning is impersonal

23. E-Learning makes learning PERSONAL

24. Myth 09 E-Learning means more free time for the teacher

25. Myth 10 E-Learning will reduce the need for teachers

26. Thank You! kiran.budhrani@delasalle.ph