MULTIMEDIA UNIVERSITY E-learning for Education Multimedia University

MULTIMEDIA UNIVERSITY

E-learning for EducationE-learning for Education

Multimedia UniversityMultimedia University


What is E-learning?What is E-learning?

The use of Internet technologies The use of Internet technologies to deliver a broad array of to deliver a broad array of solutions that enhance solutions that enhance knowledge and performanceknowledge and performance

Rosenberg, 2001Rosenberg, 2001

E-learning is Internet-enabled E-learning is Internet-enabled learninglearning

http://http://www.cisco.comwww.cisco.com


Truth of e-learningTruth of e-learning

Internet has started reshaping education.Education will not be the same in the next decade

There is no going back. The traditional classroomThere is no going back. The traditional classroomhas to be transformedhas to be transformed

Web-based Education Commission, USWeb-based Education Commission, US

Many universities/colleges may not surviveMany universities/colleges may not surviveby the end of this decadeby the end of this decade


e-business in e-learninge-business in e-learning

E-learning market will swell E-learning market will swell from US$2.2 billion to from US$2.2 billion to

US$11.4 billion US$11.4 billion by 2003by 2003

Cushing Anderson of Framingham, IDC

Only about 1% of the Only about 1% of the population have population have

taken an on-line coursetaken an on-line course

E-learning is still E-learning is still newnew


E-learning is going to be bigE-learning is going to be big

Education and training forms one of the largest sectors of the economy

in most countries

Over the last decade, the number of corporate universities grew

from 400 to 1,800 Meister, Jeanne op. cit., endnote 23

40% of Fortune 500 companieshave established corporate

universities Moe and Blodgett, op. cit., endnote 21, p. 230.

Skilled jobs now represent 85% of all jobs in US, in contrast to

20% in 1950. http://www.webcommission.org/directory


Education Market will be bigEducation Market will be big

A big growth is expected in the education marketA big growth is expected in the education market

Student population in US colleges Student population in US colleges increase from 232,000 at the turn increase from 232,000 at the turn of the century to 13 million todayof the century to 13 million today

In Malaysia, with one universityin 1957 to over 21 public and private university

The US Army has establisheda online educational portaland hope to enroll 15,000 to 20,000 of its army personnelfor a degree programme

The future soldiers willThe future soldiers willnot be carry guns butnot be carry guns butcomputerscomputers


Internet Users will continue to growInternet Users will continue to grow

Table: Internet Users in Asia (2000)Table: Internet Users in Asia (2000)CountryCountry Number of Internet Number of Internet

UsersUsers% population% population

Hong KongHong Kong 3,460,0003,460,000 48%48%

IndonesiaIndonesia 400,000400,000 0.18%0.18%

ChinaChina 17,000,00017,000,000 1.3%1.3%

IndiaIndia 4,500,0004,500,000 0.45%0.45%

JapanJapan 38,000,00038,000,000 30%30%

MalaysiaMalaysia 1,500,0001,500,000 7%7%

PhilippinesPhilippines 500,000500,000 0.6%0.6%

SingaporeSingapore 1,850,0001,850,000 44%44%

South KoreaSouth Korea 16,000,00016,000,000 34%34%

TaiwanTaiwan 6,400,0006,400,000 29%29%

ThailandThailand 1,000,0001,000,000 1.6%1.6%

VietnamVietnam 100,000100,000 0.13%0.13%

Source: http://www.nua.ieSource: http://www.nua.ie


Evolution of Education TechnologyEvolution of Education Technology

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Internet:Internet:Greatest Greatest impactimpact


E-learning: Blended modeE-learning: Blended mode

Chalk-and-board has longruled the classrooms• will not be eliminated• Less emphasis

Interactive Digital Content:

• more emphasis• on demand learning• interactive


National ICT AgendaNational ICT Agenda

KNOWLEDGE-BASEDKNOWLEDGE-BASEDECONOMYECONOMY

PEOPLEPEOPLE- Work Culture- ICT Skills- Knowledge worker- Learning Society- United, moral & ethical

INFRASTRUCTUREINFRASTRUCTURE- Communication - Fibre-Optic Cabling- Gigabit ATM- Satellite- Transport/Logistic- etc

APPLICATION &APPLICATION &CONTENTCONTENT- Smart Schools- e-govt.- Smartcard- Tele-medicine- Others


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MMU ObjectivesMMU Objectives

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STUDENTSSTUDENTS LECTURERSLECTURERS ADMIN.ADMIN. OTHERSOTHERS


MMU: Preparing students for lifelong learningMMU: Preparing students for lifelong learning

GLOBALISATIONGLOBALISATION

LEARNINGLEARNINGORGANISATIONORGANISATION

KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGEECONOMYECONOMY

IMPACT OF ICTIMPACT OF ICT

KNOWLEDGER KNOWLEDGER WORKERWORKER

COMPETITIONCOMPETITION

Satellite-based EducationSatellite-based Education

E-LearningE-Learning

Industrial TrainingIndustrial Training

Classroom LecturesClassroom Lectures

LEARNING LEARNING SOCIETYSOCIETY

LEARNING LEARNING COMMUNITIESCOMMUNITIES

LEARNINGLEARNINGFAMILIESFAMILIES

LEARNINGLEARNINGINDIVIDUALINDIVIDUAL


Learning models will need to changeLearning models will need to change

INDUSTRIAL AGEINDUSTRIAL AGELEARNING MODELLEARNING MODEL

DIGITAL AGEDIGITAL AGELEARNING MODELLEARNING MODEL

How do people learn in a digital environment?How do people learn in a digital environment?Is e-learning effective?Is e-learning effective?Are learners ready?Are learners ready?New learning model are neededNew learning model are needed


Traditional & E-learning ApproachTraditional & E-learning Approach

Traditional and E-learning approachesTraditional and E-learning approachesTraditional ClassroomTraditional Classroom E-LearningE-Learning

ClassroomClassroom • Physical – limited sizePhysical – limited size

• SynchronousSynchronous

• UnlimitedUnlimited

• Anytime, anywhereAnytime, anywhere

ContentContent • PowerPoint/transparency/etcPowerPoint/transparency/etc

• Textbooks/libraryTextbooks/library

• VideoVideo

• CollaborationCollaboration

• Multimedia / simulationMultimedia / simulation

• Digital libraryDigital library

• On demandOn demand

• Syn & Asyn. CommunicationSyn & Asyn. Communication

PersonalisationPersonalisation • One learning pathOne learning path • Learning path and pace Learning path and pace determined by learnerdetermined by learner


Delivery mode will changeDelivery mode will change

Lack of facilities and funding

Increase in tuition fee

Growing student population

Privatisation of education

Cost effective solutions(e.g. e-learning)

More virtual universities

Delivery ModeDelivery Mode100 : 0 (F/T)100 : 0 (F/T)80 : 20 (F/T)80 : 20 (F/T)20 : 80 (DE)20 : 80 (DE)B

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BlackboardBlackboard OHPOHP TV/VHSTV/VHSLCDLCDPCPC

WhiteboardWhiteboard


E-learningE-learning

• In an on-line multimedia learning In an on-line multimedia learning environment:environment:– teaching & learning is ‘one-to-one’ teaching & learning is ‘one-to-one’ (individual)(individual)

– more interactivity more interactivity (in normal classroom, it varies with the (in normal classroom, it varies with the class size)class size)

– learner-centredlearner-centred– Learner monitoring & grading systemLearner monitoring & grading system


BenefitsBenefits

• ConvenientConvenient– self-service self-service ((mix and matchmix and match))

– on-demand (on-demand (anytime, anywhereanytime, anywhere))– private learningprivate learning– self-pacedself-paced– Flexibility: Flexibility: (modular package)(modular package)


• Cost-effectiveCost-effective– Virtual learning environmentVirtual learning environment– Share lessons among schoolsShare lessons among schools– Reduce material costReduce material cost– Reduce travel/accommodation costsReduce travel/accommodation costs

BenefitsBenefits


BenefitsBenefits

• ConsistentConsistent– Central control of contentCentral control of content– Same quality of content for allSame quality of content for all– Same quality of education for allSame quality of education for all


BenefitsBenefits

• media-richmedia-rich– Easier to understand & more engagingEasier to understand & more engaging

• repeatablerepeatable– As many times as you likeAs many times as you like

• easier to monitor progresseasier to monitor progress– less administrative workless administrative work– can be more precisecan be more precise


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Building an e-learning cultureBuilding an e-learning culture

Learner:Learner:Self-directedSelf-directedSelf-motivatedSelf-motivatedSelf-regulatingSelf-regulatingLifelong learningLifelong learning

Teacher:Teacher:Develop knowledge & skillsDevelop knowledge & skillsUnderstand learning and its needUnderstand learning and its needFacilitate learningFacilitate learningCreate learning opportunitiesCreate learning opportunities

Administrator:Administrator:Create Learning environmentCreate Learning environmentProvide ICT infrastructureProvide ICT infrastructureResources for lifelong learningResources for lifelong learning

Building anBuilding anE-learningE-learning

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E-learning tools: E-mailE-learning tools: E-mail

• Every teacher should have an e-mail accountEvery teacher should have an e-mail account

• Communicate with studentsCommunicate with students

• Communicate with parentsCommunicate with parents

• Students can submit assignmentStudents can submit assignment

• Can have attachmentsCan have attachments

• Create a paperless environmentCreate a paperless environment

• Simple but effectiveSimple but effective

• Efficient and cost effectiveEfficient and cost effective


E-learning tools: ChatE-learning tools: Chat

• Synchronous communication toolSynchronous communication tool

• Communicate with studentsCommunicate with students

• Communicate with parentsCommunicate with parents

• More students participateMore students participate

• Collaborative learningCollaborative learning


E-learning tools: Online ForumE-learning tools: Online Forum

• Asynchronous discussion forumAsynchronous discussion forum

• Teacher can create discussion groupsTeacher can create discussion groups

• Teacher could post a question and request students to commentTeacher could post a question and request students to comment

• Students can post their commentsStudents can post their comments

• Can encourage community participationCan encourage community participation

• Collaborative learning can be fosteredCollaborative learning can be fostered

• Feedback from diverse cultureFeedback from diverse culture


E-learning Tools: WebE-learning Tools: Web

• Wide range of materials availableWide range of materials available

• Teacher will need to narrow downTeacher will need to narrow down

• It is a resource centreIt is a resource centre

• Sharing of resourcesSharing of resources

• Supported by images, audio, simulation and multimediaSupported by images, audio, simulation and multimedia


E-learning tools: Video ConferenceE-learning tools: Video Conference

• Can conduct a live lectureCan conduct a live lecture

• Communication with studentsCommunication with students

• Communication with parentsCommunication with parents

• Support by audio, chat and whiteboardSupport by audio, chat and whiteboard

• Support sharing of applicationsSupport sharing of applications

• Can be recorded and later be used for on demand lecturesCan be recorded and later be used for on demand lectures

• Demo…Demo…


Tools: Learning Management System (LMS)Tools: Learning Management System (LMS)

• Management of contentManagement of content

• Tracking studentsTracking students

• Administrative featuresAdministrative features

• Integration with various tools such as chat, forum, e-mail, etc.Integration with various tools such as chat, forum, e-mail, etc.

• ReportingReporting

• Demo... of Multimedia Learning System (MMLS)Demo... of Multimedia Learning System (MMLS)


Where to start?Where to start?

• TraditionalTraditional– Pen and paperPen and paper– Personal presentationPersonal presentation– MS WordMS Word– Use Kid picturesUse Kid pictures

• BeginningBeginning– Use MS PublisherUse MS Publisher– Use MS PowerpointUse MS Powerpoint– Use creative writingUse creative writing– Regularly access the InternetRegularly access the Internet– Students can navigate your NetworkStudents can navigate your Network– Students frequently use a Digital CameraStudents frequently use a Digital Camera

• EvolvingEvolving– I.C.T. is formally taught to every studentI.C.T. is formally taught to every student– Students manage the school InternetStudents manage the school Internet– Students and teachers use a wide range of CD ROMStudents and teachers use a wide range of CD ROM– Student can craft web pagesStudent can craft web pages


Where to start?Where to start?

• ConsolidatingConsolidating– School website is current and reflects school cultureSchool website is current and reflects school culture– School website has educational value for students and the wider communitySchool website has educational value for students and the wider community– Students can use multi mediaStudents can use multi media

• AdvancedAdvanced– Teacher use the Intranet to display and initiate learningTeacher use the Intranet to display and initiate learning– Teachers can design web pagesTeachers can design web pages– Students submit learning using floppy, Network, Print formatStudents submit learning using floppy, Network, Print format– Use selected software to source knowledgeUse selected software to source knowledge– Use the Internet to compliment learning outcomesUse the Internet to compliment learning outcomes– Use of personal web pages to link to a variety of program Use of personal web pages to link to a variety of program

• e-learning / digital classroome-learning / digital classroom– Teacher use the Intranet to initiate and measure learningTeacher use the Intranet to initiate and measure learning– E Mail is a focal educational exchange mediumE Mail is a focal educational exchange medium– Students are able to manage and produce digitally edited moviesStudents are able to manage and produce digitally edited movies– Multimedia visual literacy is a valued learning focusMultimedia visual literacy is a valued learning focus– Teachers can comfortably use digital multimedia to enhance learningTeachers can comfortably use digital multimedia to enhance learning


ConclusionConclusion

• ICT and e-learning offers opportunity to raise educational ICT and e-learning offers opportunity to raise educational standards in schools standards in schools

• Large range of ICT tools are available for teaching and Large range of ICT tools are available for teaching and learninglearning

• Closes the gap of “Digital Divide”Closes the gap of “Digital Divide”

• Involvement of teachers and parents is importantInvolvement of teachers and parents is important

• Schools will need funding, access and trainingSchools will need funding, access and training

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