Regrettably just 5 or 6 people attended this presentation about why and how to introduce e-learning into mainstream classrooms. Quite possibly, this is indicative of the state of the art. The purpose of the workshop style presentation was to show that becoming
proficient in e-learning systems is simple and explain how it contributes to teachers' best practices as regards pedagogy. The basics of Moodle, the
current world standard in learning management systems, were demonstrated. Adam Jenkins explained that e-learning and blended learning will soon be facts of life and that MEXT has already decided that e-learning will be part of teachers' futures. He explained numerous reasons why using a learning management system (LMS) is sound pedagogy. Primarily, it allows teachers to focus on aspects of active learning and collaborative learning. He explained how using an LMS effectively can save hours and hours of work, especially when collaborating with other educators. Gregg McNabb explained in simple terms how to use the LMS, feature by feature, often with "passionate interludes" when several participants were skeptical about the relative merits of an LMS. Specifically, he intoned that as LMSs will become a de facto part of educaton in Japan for 5 core subjects within the next five years, teachers need to familiarise themselves with new technologies. *All detailed explanations about using Moodle are still available in Japanese or English from either of the presenters and both also have Japanese language presentations available that explain important rationales for adopting a nationwide standard. Reported by Gregg McNabb Gregg McNabb 静岡理工科大学准教授。 日本在住２０年以上。過去に中学校、高等学校の教員も経験。文部科学省認定教科書シリーズ（英語）の編纂経験もあり、多くの英語教育教材を発行。 京都教育大学では英語教員に対して教育のレクチャーを実施。 過去には週末に採点業務に追われていたが、現在は採点には全く時間をかけていない。 Adam Jenkins 静岡理工科大学教育開発センター講師。 日本在住１０年。静岡理工科大学の教育改革に携わる。教員に対し、コンピューターやeラーニングは全く怖くないことを啓発したい。 McNabb同様、テストの採点には時間を全くかけない。 |
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