E-LEARNING SYSTEM
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What is Elearning?
using the web to access and manage learning that supports company objectives
Elliott Masie: The use of technology to design, deliver, select, administer, support and extend
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learning"
What is E-learning?
E-learning is Internet-enabled learning http://www.cisco.com
The use of Internet technologies to deliver a broad array of solutions that enhance knowledge and performance Rosenberg, 2001
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elearnin g A comprehensive software package that supports "courses that depend on the WWW system for some combination of delivery, testing, simulation, discussion, or other significant aspect" ?
(Robson, 1999).
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E-Learning is Important. Says who?
As we transition from the By 2005, e-learning will be industrial to the knowledge Organizations around the the most-used corporate society, recognizing of world areeffective Web. an eLearningwill theuse the application on become knowledge isWeb will become benefits of part of business indispensablebecoming one of Further, the eLearningcost thelifelong flexibility and important distinguishing infrastructure. the savings,learning platform factors between world. increasedof the leading for much productivity. -- Eduventures companies and also-rans. ---- Brandon-Hall Gartner Group -- IDC
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THINQ Agenda
E-Learning is a Good Thing E-Learning not Online Training Value = Manage the Learning
Processes
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What About Learning?
Ostrich es Nice-to-Have
Cost Center Hard to Value Benefits Remedial Employees Business
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Eagle s Mission Critical
Strategic Investment Measurable Future-focused The
Evolution of Education Technology
IMP AC T TI M E
Internet: Greatest impact
TI M E
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E-learning: Blended mode
Chalk-and-board has long ruled the classrooms
will not be eliminated Less emphasis
more emphasis on demand learning interactive
Interactive Digital Content:
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National ICT Agenda
INFRAS TRUCTU RE Commun ication - Fibre5/21/12 Optic
PEOPLE - Work Culture - ICT Skills Knowledg e worker KNOWLED - Learning GE-BASED Society ECONOMY - United, moral & ethical
APPLIC ATION & CONTE NT - Smart Schools - e-
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E-learning
In an on-line multimedia learning environment:
teaching & learning is one-to-one (individual) more interactivity (in normal classroom, it varies with
the class size)
learner-centred Learner monitoring & grading system
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Benefits
Convenient
self-service (mix and match) on-demand (anytime, anywhere) private learning self-paced Flexibility: (modular package)
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Benefits
Cost-effective
Virtual learning environment Share lessons among schools Reduce material cost Reduce travel/accommodation costs
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Benefits
Consistent
Central control of content Same quality of content for all Same quality of education for all
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Benefits
media-rich
Easier to understand & more engaging As many times as you like less administrative work can be more precise
repeatable
easier to monitor progress
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E-learning tools: E-mail
Every teacher should have an e-mail account Communicate with students Communicate with parents Students can submit assignment Can have attachments Create a paperless environment Simple but effective Efficient and cost effective
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E-learning tools: Chat
Synchronous communication tool Communicate with students Communicate with parents More students participate Collaborative learning
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E-learning tools: Online Forum
Asynchronous discussion forum Teacher can create discussion groups Teacher could post a question and request students to
comment
Students can post their comments Can encourage community participation Collaborative learning can be fostered Feedback from diverse culture
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E-learning Tools: Web
Wide range of materials available Teacher will need to narrow down It is a resource centre Sharing of resources Supported by images, audio, simulation and multimedia
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E-learning tools: Video Conference
Can conduct a live lecture Communication with students Communication with parents Support by audio, chat and whiteboard Support sharing of applications Can be recorded and later be used for on demand lectures Demo
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Tools: Learning Management System (LMS)
Management of content Tracking students Administrative features Integration with various tools such as chat, forum, e-mail,
etc.
Reporting Demo... of Multimedia Learning System (MMLS)
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Where to start?
Traditional
Pen and paper
Personal presentation MS Word Use Kid pictures
Beginning
Use MS Publisher Use MS Powerpoint Use creative writing Regularly access the Internet Students can navigate your Network Students frequently use a Digital Camera 5/21/12
Conclusion
ICT and e-learning offers opportunity to raise
educational standards in schools
Large range of ICT tools are available for teaching
and learning
Closes the gap of Digital Divide Involvement of teachers and parents is important Schools will need funding, access and training
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