ELRC 7502 Principles in Distance Education

Module 2: Pedagogy for Online Education

Pedagogical frameworks are essential in shaping effective online education, providing structures that guide instructional strategies and learner interactions. Moore's Transactional Distance Theory (1997) and Garrison, Anderson, and Archer's Community of Inquiry (CoI) Model (2020) are prominent frameworks in this field. Moore's Transactional Distance Theory explores the psychological and communication gaps between learners and instructors, emphasizing the roles of dialogue, structure, and learner autonomy in reducing this distance. In contrast, the Community of Inquiry Model focuses on the interplay of social, cognitive, and teaching presence to create a cohesive and supportive online learning environment. These frameworks offer valuable insights into designing and facilitating engaging, effective, and meaningful online educational experiences.

We prepared a video presentation to address the following topics on pedagogical frameworks/models relating to distance/online education. 

We illustrated the following two prominent pedagogical frameworks/models in distance/online education, including (1) key components and their relationships, (2) examples to illustrate the components and their relationships, and (3) implications for our teaching and learning. Additionally, potential modifications were considered to enhance these frameworks/models.

1. Moore's Transactional Distance Theory (1997)
2. Garrison, Anderson, and Archer's Community of Inquiry Model (2020)