INTRODUCTION TO WEB-BASED

INSTRUCTION (WBI)

“Web-based Instruction (WBI) is a hypermedia-based instructional program

which utilizes the attributes and resources of the World Wide Web to

create a meaningful learning environment where learning is fostered

and supported.” (Khan, 1997)

“Application of cognitively oriented instructional strategies within a

constructivist and collaborative learning environment, that utilizing the

attributes and resources of the World Wide Web.”

Relan & Gillami, 1997

Teaching and learning supported by the use of Internet technology, using

electronic resources distributed over the Web.

Web-based

Instruction

(WBI)

Web-based

Teaching

and Learning

Online

Training

Online

Teaching

& Learning

Online

Instruction

TERMINOLOGIES

Economy

Teaching

and

Learning

Technology

Saving the cost:

Material production

(eg: CBT, live broadcast, web-based learning objects)

Transportation

(eg: distance learning, virtual education)

A complete package of instructional technology delivery

Medium

▪ Web + Multimedia + Streaming

Content providers

Learning objects and materials

Easy updating

Face-to-face vs independent learning Objectivist vs constructivist On-site vs off-site Support traditional and face-to-face teaching and

learning Motivation Excitement Enjoyable

“The potential benefit from for formulating evaluation methodologies for the Web (for

instructional materials) depends on whether or not the Web will become a permanent medium or a

passing fad? In fact, the Web will likely soon become the most popular medium for the delivery of

distance education type materials.”(Nichols, 1995)

Anytime, anywhere (24 X 7) Student-centered E-moderation Interactivity (System, Peer and Instructor) Contents Updating and Distributions

Course Outline

Overview of the course structure

Provide hyperlinks to course pages

Simple HTML pages containing material relevant to that part of course.

Course Materials

Pages of more structured course contents

Notes, concepts mapping, reading materials

Texts, simple graphics, audio.

Exercises & Assignments

Areas for students to do exercises and assignment.

To be completed by students as they work through the course materials.

Computer automated assessment: True false questions, objectives, fill in the blank.

Teacher assessment: Semi-structured, essays.

E-mail

For mailing purposes, notification of assignment due dates, feedback of assignments.

Notice-board / Announcement Page

Useful feature that may appear as soon as a student enter the web site.

Eg: Pop-up windows – Javascript.

Multimedia resources

One major advantage of WBI – multimedia resources can be accessed and stored within the learning environment.

Simulations, Virtual Reality, Animatronics, etc.

More sophisticated educational materials.

Advanced elements demand more time, cost and resources.

Conferencing Tools

Class List & Student Homepage

Online Assignment & Assessment

File Upload Area

Calendar

Search Tools

Etc…

To reduce travel expenses. For outreach to other students. To improve training quality. To improve training efficiency or timing. To boost the image of the training

organization.