References

Wikis

LeFever, L (2007) 'Wikis in plain english' [online video] Available from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dnL00TdmLY (accessed 16 September 2008)

E-learning models

Mayes, T. & de Freitas, S. (2004) 'JISC e-learning models desk study. Stage 2: review of e-learning theories, frameworks and models' Joint Information Systems Committee [online] Available from: http://www.elearning.ac.uk/elearningandpedagogy/peddesign/emodels/emodels (accessed 16 September 2008)

The five stage model

Introduction to Gilly Salmon's five stage model of teaching and learning online.

_{Salmon, G (2002) 'Model of teaching and learning online through online networking', All things in moderation, Available online at: http://www.atimod.com/e-tivities/5stage.shtml (Accessed 16 September 2008)}

• Step one, at the base of the flights of steps, is about success in accessing the system and generating motivation.
• Step two involves individual participants establishing their online identities and then finding others with whom to interact and socialize.
• At step three, participants share information relevant to the course with each other.
• At step four, course-related group discussions occur and the interaction becomes more collaborative. The communication depends on the establishment of common understandings. Learners depend on each other's contributions to complete tasks.
• At step five, participants look for more benefits form the system to help them achieve personal goals, explore how to integrate online into other forms of learning and reflect on the learning processes.