Principles of Practice for Effective e-Learning
by Helena Mullins
1. Encourage and support reflection
1.1. designated reflection opportunities and prompts
1.2. guidance on reflective practice
1.3. teacher models reflective practice
2. Encourage and support independent learning
2.1. provide opportunities to put research into practice
2.2. provide opportunities for feedback, review and revise
2.3. support development of problem-solving skills
2.4. provide opportunities to put learning in context
2.4.1. learners themselves put learning into practice
2.4.2. learners collaborate/communicate with practitioners
2.5. "Constructivist Learning"
3. Encourage and support collaboration
3.1. within groups
3.2. between groups
3.3. across disciplines
3.4. between student and teacher
3.4.1. teacher/manager and student learn together
3.5. open and regular communication -- trust -- timeliness
4. Encourage and support development of an active and inclusive community
4.1. flexible access
4.1.1. mobile
4.1.2. any time, any place
4.2. accommodating different learning styles and diverse talents
4.2.1. media rich resources
4.2.2. extended learning opportunities
4.3. community includes student community and also a community of influence between teacher and his/her colleagues
5. Encourage and support creativity and innovation
5.1. provide scope for exploration
5.2. facilitate link between research and practice
5.3. "Situative Learning"
6. Encourage and support assessment
6.1. formative and summative
6.2. self/peer/teacher
6.2.1. linked to high expectations