University of Linz Distance Study Centre

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University of Linz - Distance Study Centre
Quality in Language e-Learning What are we
speaking about? Susanna Buttaroni Leonardo
da Vinci Workshop EuroCALL 2004
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1. Basics for Quality Criteria

• 4 main aspects
• Orientation toward the Target Group
• Complex Learning Environment
• Intensive Meeting Phases
• Evaluation.

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2. Target Group Orientation

• Co-operative Learning or the C4-Learning
  (Palank 2002)
• 1) Communicative
• 2) Comprehensive
• 3) Creative
• 4) Computer assisted

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3.a Complex Learning Arrangement
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3.b Complex Learning Environment
Learning Arrangement
Video Trailer
Study Guide
Face-to-Face Learning
Distance Communication
Use of Media
- Kick-off (introduction/contact) - Milestones
(optional) - Exam Preparation (Part 1) - Bridging
Event (kick-off, Part 2) - Milestones
(optional) - Final Meeting (summary,
preparation for final exam, feedback)

• Online Forum
• Public Files
• Private Files
• Member List
• Photo Section
• Calendar
• Students Chat

- Collection of texts with exemplar
solutions - Course glossary - Growing
Grammar with search function - Exercises with
exemplar solutions - Online Dossier with
press reports with web links with video
links, etc.
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4. Didactic Elements of the Learning Environment

• Flexibility
• Communication Transparency
• Dominance of Media
• Cultures of Intervention
• Thematic Adequacy

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5. Learning Spaces Zones

• Disposition
• Confrontation
• Training
• Conservation

• Meeting
• Archive
• Support
• Administration

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6. Didactic Functions
Example SBP Online - teacher general course
management, kick-off, course contents and
exams. Introduction of mentor and tutor. -
(e-)mentor milestones, development of exams,
students assistance during kick-off meeting
and online phases. - e-tutor organisation,
introduction to implementation of distance
communication - optional trainer for specific
subjects only.
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7. Development of Competencies and Learning
Results

• Learning reports (Portfolio)
• Accompanying notes
• Documented exercises
• Reports
• Seminar work products
• Presentations
• etc.

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• Many thanks for your attention!
• Get into contact if you need further information
• Dr. Susanna Buttaroni
• Email Susanna.Buttaroni_at_jku.at