DefineWBLT

=** What is a Web-Based Learning Tool (WBLT)? **= A WBLT is an interactive, web based activity that allows users to do one or more of: manipulate variables, interact with multi-media, review, learn, or practice skills or knowledge. The user usually has control various aspects of the activity such as the pacing.
 * Monitor:** Colin
 * Final Definition (for Summer Course) **

- Visual (attractiveness) / Audio component (Mutlimedia) - Interactivity - Learner Control (autonomy) - Visual supports / scaffolding - Contextualized (purpose of WBLT well defined)
 * Key Characteristics of WBLTs**


 * What we would like to see**

- Assessment component - Situated into some real world situation - Inquiry based approach / exploration - Ease of use (understanding /Written instruction - to guide user / learning goals/Demo - how to use?)

- Interactivity - student should be actively engaged - Control - should have some mechanism for student control (pace, revision, content, etc...) - Visual attractiveness to get the student "hooked" - Time and location flexibility (synchronous and asynchronous) - Reduce overall learning time - Flexibility and convenience to learners - Easily updated
 * Qualities of a Good WBLT **


 * Possible Definitions of WBLT **
 * Definition A (from class)**

An interactive web-based resource providing a multi-sensory approach to learning for learners while promoting varied methods of assessment (including self assessment)
An interactive web based program (using text, audio, animation, image) that supports learning by enhancing, scaffolding and guiding the cognitive processes of learning. It is self-paced.
 * Definition B (from class)**

 Revised: A WBLT provides its user with the opportunity to learn specific concepts //with// technology in the classroom. Its audio-visual format is engaging and the learning occurs in a context that is meaningful to its user. It is easy to use and interactive, allowing the learner to progress at his/her own pace. It can be used to introduce a concept, practise a skill, review a topic, or to investigate what happens when specific parameters are changed. **
 * Definition C (Mike)**
 * A WBLT is a digital programme that provides its user with the opportunity to learn //with// technology. It is easy to use and interactive, allowing the learner to progress at his/her own pace. It can be used to introduce a concept, practice a skill, review a topic, or to investigate what happens when specific parameters are changed. Its audio-visual format complements the individual’s learning style.

WBLT (web-based learning tool) is a combination of course materials and instructional methods delivered by the internet. It provides easy access (free from time and place constraints), good interactivity and real-world applications **
 * Definition D (Naseem)