Open AccessInviting E-Learning
Author(s) -
Patsy Paxton
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of invitational theory and practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1060-6041
DOI - 10.26522/jitp.v9i.3824
Subject(s) - converse , perspective (graphical) , dignity , learning environment , e learning , pedagogy , online learning , mathematics education , psychology , computer science , multimedia , educational technology , epistemology , political science , artificial intelligence , philosophy , law
From an Invitational Education perspective, e-learning will onlysucceed as an educative environment if educators are able to providean e-learning environment that preserves dignity and encouragescommunication. The converse: using an online environment to “throwinformation” at students has the opposite effect; it is experienced asdeeply disinviting.This article identifies some of the more common disinviting practicescurrently being experienced by learners who are new to an e-learningenvironment. It also examines practical ways in which e-learningeducators can make the online environment more invitationa