E-Learning

e-Learning Peter Pang

.. can be defined as

“ instructional content or learning experiences delivered or enabled by electronic technology”

(Merrill & Wiggenhorn, 2001).

.. covers a wide set of applications and processes such as:

web-based learning

computer-based learning

virtual classrooms

digital collaboration

.. includes the delivery of content via

internet,

intranet/extranet (LAN/WAN),

audio, videotape, CD-ROM

telephone, sms, mms

satellite broadcast,

interactive TV, and

combinations of the above

.. strategies

create the highest quality e-learning experience possible

implement new measures and methods for assessing and certifying what individuals know and are able to do.

ensure broad and equitable access to e-learning opportunities.

.. steps for the establishment

1) conduct a readiness assessment using the following steps

Select the relevant dimensions to consider

Identify your major assets and barriers for each

Consider implementation strategies

.. steps for the establishment (/cont.)

2) develop a strategy using one of 3 different approaches:

if your organization has had little or no e-learning experience

if your organization has just implemented two or more e-learning projects

if your organization has implemented two or more successful e-learning projects where learning is problem-centered and simulation-based

i. If your organization has had little or no e-learning experience the business case should be built either around an off-the-shelf generic product approach or a “narrow and tall,” problem-focused approach

ii. If your organization has just implemented two or more e-learning projects consider building the business case around a problem-focused approach where content is more customized and offers problem-based skills practice through the use of simulations

iii. if your organization has implemented two or more successful e-learning projects where learning is problem-centered and simulation-based your organization may be ready to build a business case around an enterprise-wide solution. The focus of this level is collaboration through virtual group workspaces providing the opportunity to engage face-to-face with other learners in real work

.. steps for the establishment (//cont.)

3) select Technology and Content

4) sell e-learning to everyone in your organization

5) implement enterprise-wide

6) measure the business benefits

Learning Management System

(LMS)

.. is defined as

“ software that automates the administration of training events”

(Hall, 2005)

.. LMS

A system that tracks , launches , and generally provides the interface between the Learner and individual Learning Objects (LO).

at the simplistic level, LMS generally contain access to a range of LOs.

LMS communicates with the Learners as they are run, and keep a track of Learners’ studies, passed and failed.

LMS can then be used to see at a glance how a learner or group of learner has a progressed through the training

provide an administrator with the ability to run reports on learners and class progress, provide access to courses based on criteria

.. LMS

other advantages include:

keep a track of learner progress so a learner knows what they are up to and how they have performed;

allows learners to re-enter a lesson at the point where they left it

provide access to courses based on certain criteria, such as department, or role

can force learners to perform lessons in a certain order;

provide search capabilities across an entire course

databases courseware applications assessment enrolment presentation & delivery telephony internet air media user interface learners, trainers, administrators LOs items users

learning objects LOs

“ is a resource, usually digital and web-based, that can be used and re-used to support learning”

Wikipedia

learning object formats

Powerpoint presentations – learners control, slide show, synchronized with video / audio of trainers

Flash Animations

video – streaming technology

audio – background music, speech/talk, text to speech

text – Word document, pdf, web objects

graphics

any combinations

LO : Power vs Ease to produce

assessment

Pre-test and Post-test

Incorporating pre-test and post tests into the e-Learning course will help access the effectiveness of the e-Learning, as well as identifying which learners are having problems

assessment

items bank

The database of questions with

1) content :

a) text and multimedia objects,

b) choices of answer, correct answer,

2) attributes :

like related to which topics, difficulty level, weighting, inclusive and exclusive with other items, frequent of usage, etc.

assessment

items format

Multiple Choice

Fill-in-the blank

Sequencing / Matching

True /False

Drag and Drop Matching

assessment

items options

auto-mark

timed question

restricting attempts

randomizing questions

adaptive assessment

reports – presentation, access right, details/summary reports, tracking and comparison, ranking, IEP

E-Learning Future Development : e-Learning 2.0

The term e-Learning 2.0 is used to refer to new ways of thinking about e-learning inspired by the emergence of Web 2.0 .

From an e-Learning 2.0 perspective, conventional e-learning systems were based on instructional packets that were delivered to students using Internet technologies.

In contrast, the new e-learning places increased emphasis on social learning and use of social software such as blogs, wikis, podcasts and virtual worlds such as Second Life .