Patterns in e-learning. Elements and References for Training.

Authors

  • Miguel Zapata Ros
Keywords: Pattern, pattern language, elearning, virtual learning environments, interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary

Abstract

Concept of pattern in e-learning are applied to information structures that allow summarizing and communicating accumulated experience and solutions to problems in practice as well as in design of teaching and learning programmes through networks. Patterns allow for the acquisition of good practices and serves as reference for new applications and cases. Storage and systematic processing of those patterns make possible the construction of information corpus or data bases of documented references to which teachers, instructional designers, professionals or researchers can refer for specific tasks. In this paper, besides dealing with basic concepts, a five-category classification for pedagogic patterns is established: active learning, experimental learning, “teaching from different perspectives”, autonomous learning and problem-based learning. Pattern language is not just an instrument for communication and work among people of different levels of expertise but also in different knowledge areas.It can become an instrument for interdisciplinary work. Therefore, patterns can be instruments for communication among pedagogists (teaching experts), or psychologists (learning experts), on one side, and experts in computer systems,developers, computer architecture engineers, etc. on the other.

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Published
14-07-2015
How to Cite
Zapata Ros, M. (2015). Patterns in e-learning. Elements and References for Training. Distance Education Journal, (27). Retrieved from https://revistas.um.es/red/article/view/232361
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