INTRODUCTION TO WEBBASED INSTRUCTION (WBI)

Dr Surendran
Sankaran

Definition
Web-based Instruction (WBI) is a
hypermedia-based instructional
program which utilizes the
attributes and resources of the
World Wide Web to create a
meaningful learning environment
where learning is fostered and
supported.
(Khan, 1997)

Definition
Application of cognitively
oriented instructional strategies
within a constructivist and
collaborative learning
environment, that utilizing the
attributes and resources of the
World Wide Web.
Relan & Gillami, 1997

Web-based Instruction
Teaching and learning supported
by the use of Internet
technology, using electronic
resources distributed over the
Web.

Web-based
Instruction
(WBI)

Online
Instruction

Web-based
Teaching
and Learning

TERMINOLOGIES

Online
Teaching
& Learning

Online
Training

E-Learning / Online Learning

Advantages / Benefits of
WBI

Technology

Economy

Teaching
and
Learning

Economy
Saving

the cost:

Material production

(eg: CBT, live broadcast, web-based

learning objects)
Transportation
(eg: distance learning, virtual education)

Technology
A

complete package of instructional

technology delivery
Medium
Web + Multimedia + Streaming
Content providers
Learning objects and materials
Easy updating

Teaching and Learning

Face-to-face vs independent learning
Objectivist vs constructivist
On-site vs off-site
Support traditional and face-to-face
teaching and learning
Motivation
Excitement
Enjoyable

Benefits of WBI
The potential benefit from for formulating
evaluation methodologies for the Web (for
instructional materials) depends on
whether or not the Web will become a
permanent medium or a passing fad? In
fact, the Web will likely soon become the
most popular medium for the delivery of
distance education type materials.
(Nichols, 1995)

WBI Characteristics
Anytime,

anywhere (24 X 7)
Student-centered
E-moderation
Interactivity (System, Peer and
Instructor)
Contents Updating and Distributions

Elements of WBI

Course Outline
Overview of the course structure
Provide hyperlinks to course pages
Simple HTML pages containing material

relevant to that part of course.

Course Materials
Pages of more structured course contents
Notes, concepts mapping, reading materials
Texts, simple graphics, audio.

Elements of WBI (Cont.)

Exercises

& Assignments

Areas for students to do exercises and

assignment.
To be completed by students as they
work through the course materials.
Computer automated assessment: True
false questions, objectives, fill in the
blank.
Teacher assessment: Semi-structured,
essays.

Elements of WBI
(Cont.)

E-mail
For mailing purposes, notification of

assignment due dates, feedback of

assignments.

Notice-board / Announcement Page

Useful feature that may appear as soon as

a student enter the web site.

Eg: Pop-up windows Javascript.

Elements of WBI (Cont.)

Multimedia

resources

One major advantage of WBI

multimedia resources can be

accessed and stored within the
learning environment.
Simulations, Virtual Reality,
Animatronics, etc.
More sophisticated educational
materials.

Other Elements of WBI

Advanced elements demand more time,

cost and resources.
Conferencing Tools
Class List & Student Homepage
Online Assignment & Assessment
File Upload Area
Calendar
Search Tools
Etc

Why organizations use

WBI?
To

reduce travel expenses.

For outreach to other students.
To improve training quality.
To improve training efficiency or
timing.
To boost the image of the training
organization.