Building an e-Learning System Model with Implications for Research and Instructional Use

This paper demonstrates a model of an e-Learning system based on nowadays learning theory and distant education practice. The relationships in the model are designed to be simple and functional and do not necessarily represent any particular e- Learning environments. It is meant to be a generic e-Learning system model with implications for any distant education course instructional design. It allows online instructors to move away from the discrepancy between the courses and body of knowledge. The interrelationships of four primary sectors that are at the e-Learning system are presented in this paper. This integrated model includes [1] pedagogy, [2] technology, [3] teaching, and [4] learning. There are interactions within each of these sectors depicted by system loop map.

Authors:

• Kuan-Chou Chen
• Keh-Wen “Carin” Chuang

Keywords:

• e-Learning system
• online courses instructionaldesign
• integrated model
• interrelationships.

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