E-Learning Environment “E-Learning” Mathetics (=science of learning, subjective didactic) vs. Didactics (=science of teaching, objectiv didactic) (Eichelberger; Laner et al., 2010, p. 63) Definition of E-Learning = Merge of educational processes with digital technologies Blended Learning: mix of face to face and digital remote learning Online Learning: digital Learning (Kergel, Heidkam-Kergel, 2020, p. 2) Advantages & Disadvantages of E-Learning Advantages: The participants do not depend on time and space, more autonomy (time management) online seminars parallel to daily life → immediate application in daily working processes diverse learning offers → focus on one topic or individual topics collaboration with others → new insights, contacts, enrichment Disadvantages: Need of good self- & time-management (often a hindrance) lack of Presence → no interaction with the others, easier to step behind, to avoid visibility a knowledge shared is a knowledge doubled → only if cooperation (based on previous experience) need of courage to say something, harder in virtual space responsibilities for learning process are not clear motivation doesn’t last until the end technology is a hindrance, if participant is not familiar with Learning competency Definition of Learning competency (Born 2014, p. 12f.) knowledge, capacities, skills, abilities and attitudes that are necessary for individual and cooperative learning processes - can be developed and optimized through learning. includes: 1) technical skills; 2) methodological skills; 3) social skills and 3) self-competence Self-competence especially important: possibilities for motivation, organisation & controlling cannot be copied from face-to-face teaching  need of individual responsibility, self-organisation Access/motivation: Help pages, contact via e-mail/phone open to public Frustrating, in case of problems/difficulties Online Socialisation Present – perceive – orientation (on the platform) Useful: attractive entrance into the topic, arousing interest; efficient & fast support Where appropriate, face-to-face seminar for introduction Exchange of information Perception of possibilities for information & communication Indication for support, FAQ & content related suggestions Joint knowledge construction Forming of working groups – learning with and from one another Development & transfer, Self-organisation Role of instructor changes to role of supporter and learning colleague The Participant: (Born, 2014, p. 7f.) Ideal Characteristics: Discipline, Endurance, Motivation, Power, Cooperativeness, self-confidence, self-esteem, knowledge, ideas, brain Participant as Co-producer of the learning success: quality and learning success are based on active role of participants Participant is dealing with two worlds: personal life & virtual learning space → Participants in the focus → Task of teacher: support them in order to guarantee their learning success Team members of online-seminars: Seminar manager Responsibility for all action in the three phases: Preparation – Implementation – Evaluation Organisational frame of the seminar: content related and didactical conceptualization, course material Coordination of the team’s internal cooperation Moderator or teletutor Co-responsibility for the communication and cooperation in the seminar groups Co-participation in achieving and verify the learning goals Reflection of the learning and working process together with seminar manager Definition and implementation of measures for intervention Expert Bring in expert knowledge for the seminar’s content Joint development of course (teaching/Learning) material Ready in the background for questions and more information Supporter Responsible for the technical frame, technical implementation of the wishes pronounced by seminar manager and experts Support for the handling and utilization of the learning platform Literature / References Eichelberger, H., Laner, C., Angerer, H., Bronkhorst, J., Günther, H., Hungs, E., ... & Stary, C. (2010). Unterrichtsentwicklung via eLearning. Oldenbourg Verlag. Kergel, D., & Heidkamp-Kergel, B. (2020). E-Learning, E-Didaktik und digitales Lernen. Springer VS.