Learning in an Online Environment

• Learners have access to all sections of the course. (Intro, Guide, Outline, Classroom)
• Learning occurs through interaction among learners in the virtual study spaces of the Classroom.
• Working in teams for different purposes (Week A: Teacher as Problem Solver, Week B: Teacher as Model Builder, Week C: Teacher as Designer) promotes learning. (Participation)
• Systems thinking is based on a thorough understanding of the variables and events and their relationships. (Earth System Science)
• Artifacts of constructing knowledge in online discussions are valuable to each learner and to the team. (Classroom)
• Reflections by learners enhance the knowledge learned in the course which is then applied to personally relevant situations. ( PBL Design Rubric)
• Learners take responsibility for their learning within a structure of clear expectations. (Assessment Overview, Outline)