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//Task Analysis: Topic analysis (I) //
Most adult learners need to adapt to the new online learning environment that is very prevalent in many companies and organizations. In order for people to be successful at this learning environment, there must be something that must be taught to the adult that is not computer literate. First we must identify the topics that must be discussed to make them successful. • What are the benefits of online learning modules? A. In order to be successful in this type of learning community the learner must understand why they are required to learn the information trying to be presented. B. They must understand why the organization is presenting the information in this format. • What is a blog and discussion board? A. A blog is something that is used to relay information that a person has researched on a topic and can be use to give a personal thought on information. B. A discussion board is where you exchange ideas between groups of individuals. C. In order to post to blogs or discussion boards you must have a clear reason to post and clearly identify your thoughts so that others can comment on your response. • Electronic Books and online text A. Electronic books also known as e-books are visual text that can be presented in many forms such as on the internet, online or special disk. B. Online text is information offered through the World Wide Web and readily accessible. • Internet Search Engines A. Allow you to research information on any topic and broaden the learning environment. B. In order for you to use successfully you must first identify the topic that you are going to research. C. Boolean operators can be used to help narrow down the subject that you are looking for. D. When searching be very exact so that the information that is returned is accurate and very specific. • Websites that offer collaborative activities. A. Before in education you may have worked with a class across the hall in order to get ideas. B. In today’s society there are no walls in the classroom so you can effectively work with people in another country. C. When using this type of environment you must be clear on how you express the information that you are providing because you may be working with people from all over the world.