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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