Interaction-based Model of e-Learning
Anderson’s paper entitled, “Getting the mix right again: An updated and theoretical rationale for interaction” examines the various interactions that are necessary for deep and meaningful learning to take place (student-instructor, student-student, & student-content).
Based on these foundational types of interaction, Anderson proposes an interaction-based model of e-Learning that results from the generation of opportunities for the various typs of interaction to take place. He contents that an “Interaction Equivalency Theorem” exists whereby,
Deep and meaningful formal learning is supported as long as one of the three forms of interaction (student–teacher; student-student; student-content) is at a high level. The other two may be offered at minimal levels, or even eliminated, without degrading the educational experience.
High levels of more than one of these three modes will likely provide a more satisfying educational experience, though these experiences may not be as cost or time effective as less interactive learning sequences.
This theorem provides the theoretical framework for an interaction based model of e-Learning depicted below.
Anderson’s entire article can be viewed at: http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/149/230
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