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1. Chapter – 1
E-Learning

2. INTRODUCTION
E-learning is the computer and
network-enabled transfer of
skills, information and
knowledge.
E-learning is a structured,
purposeful use of electronic
systems (computers) to
support learning.
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3. E-learning Applications
Web-based learning
Computer-based learning
Virtual classroom opportunities
Digital collaboration
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4. Delivery of E-Learning
Internet
Intranet / Extranet
audio or video tape, satellite TV, and CD-ROM.
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CSCL(COMPUTER SUPPORTED COLLABORATIVE LEARNING)

5. E-learning - Advantages
Location Independent
Convenience
Flexibility of time
Accessibility from any where in the world
More Economical
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6. E-Learning - Disadvantages
Requires self discipline
Technology involved
Need infrastructure such as Computers and Internet.
Lack of teacher student interaction
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7. Levels of E-Learning
Knowledge Databases
Online Support
Asynchronous Training
Synchronous Training
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8. Knowledge Databases
It offers indexed explanation
and guidance, gives step by step
instructions.
Moderately Interactive
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9. Online Support
Slightly more interactive than knowledge databases,
Answers more specific questions and reply is almost
immediate.
Forums
Chat Rooms
Online Bulletin Boards
Live Instant Messaging
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10. Asynchronous Training
• Examples:
• CD-ROM,
• Network based (Intranet or Internet
based)
• Online bulletin board
• Online discussion groups
• e-mail
• totally self-contained with links to
reference materials in place of live
instructor.
Involves
Self-
Paced
Learning
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11. Synchronous Training
This is done in real-time with a live instructor.
• Video conferencing
• Internet Telephony or
• Even two-way live
broadcasts to students in a
classroom.
This type of
instruction
takes place
via
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12. The E-learning Portal
The E-learning Portal is an online
support and a virtual learning
environment.
• Online resource of their courses
including lecture materials
• Study notes
• Discussion boards and many more.
It include:
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13. E-learning Portal is supported using Moodle.
http://www.act.edu.om/elearning/ or elearning.act.edu.om
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14. Things to do :
1. Login
2. Familiarize the Elearning Environment & Elements
3. Access Course Material
4. Submit an Assignment
5. Take a Quiz
6. Use Forums
7. Chat
8. Log Out
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15. BEST PRACTICES IN USING INTERNET
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16. "Netiquette" stands for "Internet Etiquette", and
refers to the set of practices created over the
years to make the Internet experience pleasant
for everyone.
When Posting or writing a message, remember:
• Emotions:-Don’t use Upper case letters is considered rude as if
you are shouting…..
• TEACHER, I CAME TO YOUR OFFICE MANY TIMES , YOU
WERE
NOT THERE.
• Be polite when disagreeing to others.
Netiquette
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17. Netiquette of Sending
Be Brief : Since long messages
take a lot of time. Make
messages short and to the point.
Use White Space : Put a blank
lines when required in the
message, so that the message is
readable.
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18. Netiquette of Sending
Use Descriptive Subject Lines : The meaning
should be clear at a glance.
Stay On-Topic : Talk only about the subject in
the forum.
Sending Attachments : Large attachments
sent by email to people with slow internet
connection is inconvenient.
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19. Netiquette for Replying
Reply to sender : When some one asks a
question on the forum, send them a reply
directly instead of posting a reply on the forum.
Minimize forwarding : Forward emails only to
people interested.
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20. Netiquette for Replying
Check Current Information Before Replying :
Always check your recent email or the most
recent posted messages before replying to
someone else's message
Reference Past Communications : include a
portion of a message you are replying to or use
“Reply to your message dated(date)”.
Acknowledge Important Communications: If
someone sends you an important e-mail, it is
polite to acknowledge the message immediately,
so that they know that you received it.
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21. Self Directed Learning using the
Internet
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22. SDL
1. Internet Support
2. Searching and retrieving information
• Web search engine
• Audio/Visual
• Animation in Sites
• Software
• Forums
3. Web Page Ranking
4. Online Support
• Wikipedia
• LearnOutLoud
• OpenCourseWare Finder
• Technorati
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23. End
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24. References:
Al-Musanna College of Technology , Department of
Information technology , Advance IT skills material , pp 1 -
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