Designing effective interactions for online learning [Workshop] Rod Sims School of Multimedia and Information Technology Southern Cross University

Objectives	Upon completion of the workshop, participants should be able to: Describe the features of an effective online learning environment Design a range of effective instructional interactions for online learning Create exemplar interactions for online learning Implement strategies for enagaging, effective interactive applications
Audience	The workshop is intended for delegates who have a knowledge of educational computing and some experience with developing interactive applications, but who wish to develop an understanding of the opportunities inherent with online learning. The workshop is specifically designed to expose the educational features and structures of the Internet and World Wide Web which will affect the way in which interactive applications can be designed and developed.
Duration	The workshop is designed as a three hour session.
Content	The workshop will cover the following areas: The features of online learning relevant to enhancing interactive education Research aspects of the effectiveness of online learning Building interactions for online learning Advanced features for interactive online learning Integrating media elements for online learning
Format	The workshop will begin with an exposition of the features of online learning environments, followed by a presentation of simple case studies of its operation. With an emphasis on practical work, participants will then have the opportunity to implement a short prototype of interactive online learning environments.
About the presenter	Rod Sims, Associate Professor of Educational Multimedia at Southern Cross University, has over 15 years experience in the design and development of interactive learning systems, and is currently implementing online learning environments for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. He has also presented workshops at EdMedia, Incite and ASCILITE conferences and conventions.

Author: Associate Professor Rod Sims Multimedia & Information Technology Southern Cross University Coffs Harbour NSW 2457 Australia Ph: +61 2 6659 3310 Fax: +61 2 6659 3612 Email: rsims@scu.edu.au http://www.scu.edu.au/