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Session 1: Introduction to WBT

Session 2: Gearing up for WBT

Session 3: WBT Toolkit - Part 1

Session 4: WBT Toolkit - Part 2

Session 5: Conceptualizing the Scope and Content

Session 6: Designing and Producing WBT

OVERVIEW
Nancy 		Listen to an audio introduction to Session 1 by Nancy, or read a text version.
OBJECTIVES

After completing the readings and activities in this session, you should be able to:

  • Describe the structure, features and navigation of the NECTAS Web-Based Training (WBT) workshop
  • Begin to feel part of a virtual learning community
  • Describe the current status of WBT and its characteristics, benefits and limitations
  • Identify potential ways that the Web might be used by Early Childhood Trainers
SESSION 1 OUTLINE

A. ORIENTATION

  1. Workshop Focus
  2. Workshop Structure
  3. Session Layout and Features
  4. Tips for Archiving
  5. Getting Acquainted
B. DEFINITION AND OVERVIEW TO WBT
  1. What is WBT? E-Learning?
  2. Advantages and Challenges of WBT
  3. WBT Market Trends
  4. Basic Principles of E-learning
  5. Roles of Instructors and Learners in WBT
C. WHY WBT FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD TRAINERS
  1. Status of Early Childhood on the Web
  2. Potential Uses for EC Trainers
D. SUMMARY AND EVALUATION OF SESSION 1
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