A brief discussion on the impact of E-learning to schools

1. Impact of E-Learning to
Schools
By: Engr. Charo G. Almonte

2. What is E-Learning ?
• Simple
• Learning utilizing electronic
technologies
• Technology which supports
teaching and learning using a
computer web technology
• It bridges the gap between a
teacher and a student in different
ways.

3. Two Types of E-Learning
Means “at the same time,” involves interaction
of participants with an instructor via the Web in
real time. For example – VCRs or Virtual class
rooms that are nothing else but real
classrooms online
• Ability to log or track learning activities.
• Continuous monitoring and correction is
possible
• Possibilities of global connectivity and
collaboration opportunities among learners.
• Ability to personalize the training for each
learner.

4. Two Types of E-Learning
Which means “not at the same time,” allows the
participants to complete the WBT (Web-based
training) at their own pace, without live interaction
with the instructor.
• Available ‘just in time’ for instant learning and
reference.
• Flexibility of access from anywhere at anytime.
• Ability to simultaneously reach an unlimited
number of employees.
• Uniformity of content and one time cost of
production.

5. Effects of E-Learning
 Lincoln (2008), in discussing the issues with large classes, noted the challenges:
 facing faculty members to get students to attend class, pay attention, and
participate
 for faculty to understand where students are at in their learning process and
to manage the course effectively
Interactive Technology (also called audience-response systems or clickers) may
be one technological tool that can help faculty accomplish these goals.

6. Effects of E-Learning
 Kurdziel (2005) noted five reasons for educators to use an audience
response system:
 to address the limitations of traditional lectures
 to engage students
 to provide feedback to both students and instructors, (d) to
effectuate learning gains
 to realize improvements in attitudes. An advantage of using
Interactive Technology is that it gives a professor an objective
means to track participation.

7. Effects of E-Learning
 The experts in e-learning in higher education agreed there are contentions
about E-Learning technologies in the following areas:
 a platform for ideal speech
 greater opportunities for interactions
 the extent to which communities of learners can be created
 provision of a new kind of learning environment
 a platform for discussions
 demand for e-learning by students
 the degree to which the environment is equal and equitable
 the quality of the learning experience

8. Some Benefits of E-Learning
• it does not take as long to start and wrap up a
learning session
• learners set their own pace, rather than the
pace of the group
• no travel time is needed to get to and from
training events
• learners can focus on elements of a program
they need to learn and can skip what they
already know
Fast Delivery

9. Some Benefits of E-Learning
Lower Costs
Because of the speed and ease in which
E-Learning is delivered, the costs of
learning and development for an
organization are drastically reduced.

10. Some Benefits of E-Learning
Effective E-Learning • better attitude toward the E-Learning
format and training in general
• improved scores on tests, certifications or
other evaluations
• increase in number of learners who
achieve ‘mastery’ level and / or ‘pass’
exams
• greater ability to apply the new knowledge
or processes on the job
• better long-term retention of information

11. Some Benefits of E-Learning
Lower Environmental Impact
• cuts down on the travel and
accommodation costs associated
with undertaking a course
• reduces the need for a campus site
and the accompanying costs of
maintaining the facility and
equipment
• eliminates the need for paper, thus
saving trees
The key areas in which E-Learning lowers an
organizations' environmental impact are as follows:

12. Advantages of E-Learning
1. Empowerment
Students are in charge of
their own learning.

13. Advantages of E-Learning
2. Flexibility
E-Learning material can be accessed
in a non-sequential way, enabling
students to navigate content in
different ways, or obtain a global view
before tackling the details of individual
units.

14. Advantages of E-Learning
3. Cost Effective
Large numbers of students can have
access to the same materials but can
be supported by peer-to-peer or
student-to-tutor support services thus
reducing the cost of delivery.

15. Advantages of E-Learning
4. Up-to-date Content
Course content is
located in one place so it
can be easily updated
and can provide direct
links to supporting
materials such as
Internet and library
resources.

16. Advantages of E-Learning
5. Tailored Learning
The time needed to learn a particular
topic or skill is reduced or
"compressed" as learning can be
modified to suit the users needs and
requirements. E-Learning can provide
a variety of learning experiences
including interactive elements.

17. Advantages of E-Learning
6. Retainable
the smaller and more
relevant the learning is
the easier it is to capture
and remember

18. Advantages of E-Learning
7. Socio Inclusive
students can learn in a relatively
anonymous environment without
the embarrassment of failure
and/or socio-cultural bias from
personal contact.

19. Advantages of E-Learning
8. Consistency
All students get the same
standardized set of materials
from E-Learning.

20. Advantages of E-Learning
9. Interactive
Well constructed materials will
have elements of interactivity
through simulations etc. which will
underpin and enforce the
learning.

21. Advantages of E-Learning
10. Collaborative
The use of groups and teams
working together in collaborative
learning and learner-learner
interaction enforces employability
skills.

22. Advantages of E-Learning
11. Used To Track Student Performance
Student usage of the materials can be
monitored and early potential drop-out
can be detected and given remedial
support.

23. Advantages of E-Learning
12. Used to Facilitate Understanding
Of concepts by offering alternative
ways of visualizing materials and
alternative explanations to those given
in a single delivery mode such as a
lecture, seminar or tutorial (for
example, multimedia and hypermedia).

24. Advantages of E-Learning
13. Used to Give Instant Feedback
From online self-assessment or
formative assessment particularly
through multiple choice question
formats.

25. Disadvantages of E-Learning
1. Technology Dependent
Learners will need access to a
machine of minimum specification as
dictated by the E-Learning supplier or
access to a service with a high
bandwidth to transfer the course
materials in a timely way.

26. Disadvantages of E-Learning
2. Unsuitable for Certain Types of Training
Any skill that relies heavily on inter-
personal contact although these
courses could be supplemented by
E-Learning.

27. Disadvantages of E-Learning
3. Unsuitable for Certain Types of
Learners
E-Learning requires a high-level of self-
discipline and personal time
management. E-Learners need to be
highly self-motivated to take full
advantage of the medium as often the
online learning experience can be
impersonal. Working through 'packaged'
programs can be irritating.

28. Disadvantages of E-Learning
4. Expensive
Start-up cost of an E-Learning service is
expensive and the cost of production of online
training materials is very high. Teachers must be
confident that the extra costs are balance with
the benefits of delivering a course online.
Significant time needs to be invested in course
set-up and in ongoing maintenance (checking
links, updating course content etc.).

29. Disadvantages of E-Learning
5. Reliant on Human Support
E-Learning is still dependent on help
on either the course materials or the
software.

30. Disadvantages of E-Learning
6. Social/economic disadvantage
Can limit or prevent access by some
student groups (for example, cost of
equipment, online access and
printing).

31. Disadvantages of E-Learning
7. Too Reliant on IT Skills
Learners may have limited IT skills, or be
uncomfortable with electronic
communication and need to learn how to
use the medium effectively.

32. Disadvantages of E-Learning
8. Disabilities
Students with visual or physical
impairments may be disadvantaged.

33. Disadvantages of E-Learning
9. Inflexible
Flexibility may be lost as
adjustments to the course in
response to student reaction are
not easy to make once the course
is underway.

34. References
 https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-642-22383-9_24
 http://www.elearningnc.gov/about_elearning/what_is_elearning/
 https://www.efrontlearning.com/blog/2013/08/a-brief-history-of-elearning-
infographic.html
 http://www.kineo.com/resources/new-to-elearning/the-benefits-of-
elearning#whatlearnerswant
 http://www.rebe.rau.ro/RePEc/rau/jisomg/SP12/JISOM-SP12-A18.pdf

35. Thank you…