Assignment: Constructing a Worldview of the eLearning Ecosystem

Now that you are exploring what it means to be a digital citizen, reflect on the eLearning ecosystem and your own personal role within the ecosystem. Refer to the article linked to the Learning Ecosystem topic in the Anatomy of eLearning: Conceptual Framework. Consider what it takes for you to excel as a learner. Think about your expertise in your field, your preferred mode of communication, and your technical ability. Brainstorm your own worldview or perception of the eLearning ecosystem and what it means to you.

To prepare:

View the Anatomy of eLearning: Conceptual Framework interactive media presentation and read the article linked to the “Learning Ecosystem” (top center) section.

By Day 7 of Week 2

Write a 3-page paper discussing your worldview (your perception) of the eLearning ecosystem. Include responses to the following questions as well as citations from the course readings and media:

How do you define eLearning?

What aspects of the class Discussion made you change and/or reinforced your view of eLearning?

What aspects of eLearning do you believe will remain constant 5 years from now?

What aspects of eLearning do you believe will have changed 5 years from now?

Based on your expertise in your field, your preferred mode of communication, and your technical ability, where is your place in the eLearning ecosystem?