Week 3 Walker’s Reflective Response

Chapter 11
Web-Based Learning

I can understand the confusion of whether or not to consider the Web a software methodology. I found it interesting that Alessi & Trollip (2001) considers it “…a methodology for course delivery or a methodology for developing a learning environment.” (p. 377). Yet, they admit that only in theory is the Web void of any methodology. “It is possible for a Web site to include multimedia programs that are tutorials, drills, simulations, games, and any other methodology.” (p. 377). Interestingly, Web-based learning has roots in hypermedia. Therefore, I think I have discovered the answer to my puzzling question from chapter 4 regarding the Trochim text online.

I wonder how “electronic performance support systems (EPSSs) work? (p. 381) I know I lose some of my book sharpness when I leave some of my classes because I don’t always have the opportunity to exercise, in a real school situation, some of what I learned.

The goals and needs of a variety of learners can be met through the combining of Web approaches and traditional approaches. (p. 382) This ties in with suggestion to mix the learning theories.

Reference
Alessi, S.M. & Trollip, S.R. (2001). Multimedia for learning: Methods and development. Massachusetts: Allyn and Bacon.