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On-Line Learning at TheNatural History Museum (London)
Prof. Norman MacLeodDean of Post-Graduate Education & Training
The Natural History Museum (London)
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On-Line Learning
What is it?Who does it?What does it cost?What does it mean for us?
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On-Line Learning
What is it?Who does it?What does it cost?What does it mean for us?
Can we do it?Should we do it?
Can we afford not to?Where will we find time?
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On-Line LearningThere is a lot of interest in On-line Learning
(eLearning) at the moment
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Modernizing Higher EducationeLearning should be seen as part of a larger
effort to modernize higher education
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On-Line Learning
Types of e-LearningMulti-media Learning (MML)Technology-enhanced Learning (TEL)Computer-based Instruction (CBI)Internet-based Training (IBT)Web-based Training (WBT)Online Education (OLE)Virtual Learning Environments (VLE)
Use of electronic media and information-communication technologies (ICT) in education
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On-Line LearningDelivery of learning content and instruction, in
whole or in part, remotely, using Internet technology
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On-Line Learning
BenefitsGreater opportunities to link students with instructors and specialistsPotential to reach a greater number of studentsAccommodates greater diversity of learning stylesAttraction of technology and rapid resource developmentCost-efficient business model
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On-Line Learning
IssuesAdditional expertise required to deliver content
Must have good, customer-focused IT support 24/7
High initial cost for infrastructure and IT expertiseSome topics don’t lend themselves to an eLearning approachTendency to focus on technological, not the networking, aspects of the systemSome large on-line courses exhibit extraordinarily high drop-out rates
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MOOCs
MOOCsPart of distance learning and open education resources movementsAttracted attention as an alternative to university business model
Udacity, Coursea, edX, Futurelearn
Concerns abound ...... viability of connectivist pedagogy... lack of a viable business model... fears re commercialization of education... popularity of MOOC experience... quality of MOOC-based eduction
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Income Generation
NHM Annual Revenue Projection for a Series of Three eLearning Courses
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