Lesson 4 - ON-LINE LEARNING

• English
• Secondary Education

Lesson 4 - ON-LINE LEARNING

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson you will:
- Understand and react to opinions about online learning
- Identify and use commas for apposition and list separation
- Develop formal writing skills by composing a letter to express viewpoints on distance learning

What do you already know about online learning?

Reactions to E-learners' Quotations

Explore e-learners' opinions on online learning
Discuss the similarities in time commitment between online and traditional classes

Understanding Commas in Writing

Learn about the use of commas in apposition and lists

Formal Writing Practice

Compose a letter to author John Bears discussing the advantages and drawbacks of distance learning
Justify personal viewpoints with convincing arguments

Definition List

• Apposition: A grammatical construction in which two elements, usually noun phrases, are placed side by side, with one element serving to define or modify the other.
• E-learning: A method of education that utilizes electronic technologies to access educational curriculum outside of a traditional classroom. In most cases, it refers to a course, program or degree delivered completely online.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.

What is a real-life benefit of E-learning?

1. Flexibility in learning schedules
2. Increased commuting time
3. Limited access to resources
4. Higher cost of education

How can E-learning provide real-life advantages?

1. Fixed learning pace
2. Accessibility for diverse learners
3. Decreased internet usage
4. Reduced interaction with peers

What is a practical benefit of E-learning in today's world?

1. Ability to learn from anywhere
2. Limited course variety
3. Decreased use of technology
4. Restricted communication with instructors