The power point presentation is on The World Is Open where Curtis Bonk has researched on the possibilities of blended e-learning throughout the world.

1. E-Demand Around the GlobeChapter 3Blended E-Learning Learning &A Course Funeral? MeherunNesa February 14th, 2010 MIDT 1st Batch

2. How did school treat Einstien? He did outstandingly well in physics and mathematics, but failed the non-science subjects, doing especially badly in French - so he was initially not accepted at the Federal Polytechnic Academy. Could facilities afforded by Web 2.0 have helped Einstien learn the non-science subjects in his own way?

3. Does Learning need to be imposed? 70 – 80% of what we learn takes place outside the formal classroom. What might happen if informal learning could be blended with formal classroom learning, i.e. learn what you want/need as well as be guided by the good disciplines of formal learning? How could such learning be facilitated?

4. D/E – Diverse Delivery Avenues

5. E-Learning in For Profit Universities

6. E-Learning in Schools

7. International E-Learning

8. Benefits Greater outreach Reaching learners left out – drop-outs, adults, job holders, women, financially deprived, disadvantaged, handicapped… Flexible learning that demands more writing and development of job oriented skills Development of self-reliance & independence. Globally connected education Learning through sharing, caring & connecting. Life long learning.

9. Things holding the World back Adherence to traditional packaged courses. Authentication, accreditation of online learning. Content dumping on the net. Boring content. Intelligent searching facilities. Lack of pedagogical considerations in organizing material on the net. Lack of infrastructure in developing countries.

10. E-Learning Promises Gold… Online mentors with open minds. Instructors with collaborative learning management skills. Interactive, engaging content. Accreditation & authentication systems. New technology methods to reach people in developing countries. Design to consider learning problems of people in developing countries.

11. A more tolerant, bettereducated world! Synthesis of Chapter 3, The World is Open Curtis Bonk