An Overview of eLearning

What is eLearning

blendedblended

stand-alonestand-alone

electronicallydelivered

electronicallydelivered

interactiveinteractive

digitaldigital

web-basedweb-based

Advantages of eLearning

socialcollaborative

learning

socialcollaborative

learning

customizablecustomizable

multimedialitymultimediality

learner-centredlearner-centred

up-to-datecontent

up-to-datecontent

accessibilityusability

accessibilityusability

easydistribution

easydistribution

cost-effectivecost-effectiveC E A U L M C S

Components of eLearning

Managementof

content

Managementof

content

Deliveryof

content

Deliveryof

content

Developmentof

content

Developmentof

content

Standardizationof

content

Standardizationof

content

D M D S

Components of eLearning

Development of contentLet's create content

reusablereusable

stand-alonestand-alone

granulargranular

interactiveinteractive

digitalweb-based

digitalweb-basedReusable

Learning Objects(RLOs)

That: interactive, digital web based, stand alone, reusable and granular

Components of eLearning

Management of contentLet's make content available

Components of eLearning

portals digital library repositories LMS VLE

e.g. Blackboard or Moodleinvaluable aid not only to deliver but also to track

learners achievements and facilitate social learning

Delivery of contentLet's communicate content

Components of eLearning

Synchronous: real-time communication, all learners receive content simultaneously;

(e.g. Connect, Breeze, Elluminate, Wimba Live Classroom, chats)

Asynchronous: learners are responsible for pacing their own self-instruction and learning;

(e.g. emails, blogs, wikis, Web 2.0, Blackboard VLE)

S A

Standards are crucial as they promote:

SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model);

Standardization of contentLet's share and reuse content

Components of eLearning

Compatibility Usability Interoperability

C U I

Attitudes

possibilities forhuman interaction

Attitudes

possibilities forhuman interaction

Knowledge

convergence'just-in-time' & 'just-for-you'

Knowledge

convergence'just-in-time' & 'just-for-you'

E-Learning

Skills

virtual realitysimulations

Skills

virtual realitysimulations

P2Previews

P2Previews

virtualeducation

virtualeducation

onlinegroupsonlinegroups

simulations(Second Life)simulations

(Second Life)

problem-basedlearning

problem-basedlearning

ePortfoliosePortfolios

role-playrole-playcase-based

onlinediscussions

case-basedonline

discussions

E-Learning

smartphoneslaptopsPDAs

(e.g. iPhone,iPad,

iPod, Kindle)

smartphoneslaptopsPDAs

(e.g. iPhone,iPad,

iPod, Kindle)

'just-in-time'&

'just-for-you'

'just-in-time'&

'just-for-you'

E-Learning

Conclusion

learner-centred;

accessibility/usability;

teachers as facilitators;

adaptive learning;

social and collaborative learning;

reflective learning;

virtual learning;

mobile learning;

self-assessment;

formative assessment;

sustainable development.

Ideal Developing of eLearningengaging with people through technology