2. What is e-Learning?
The use of computer technology to design,
deliver, select, administer, support and extend
learning.
whether it occurs in face-to-face classrooms,
blended courses, mediated distance-
education context or in online learning
environments
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4. Changing Faces of E-Learning
From Distribution…
Learning Management
Systems
Materials online
PresentationInformation
…to Collaboration and Reflection
E-PortfoliosWeblogs
Communication Collaboration
WiKisCommunities
Transmissive Learning
Expansive Learning
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6. • Technology
• Content access and production
• Communication and interaction
• Pedagogy
• Organisational & cultural dimension
Open
source
Industrial content
production
Instructional
design
Access to experts,
scholars, peers
Synchronous
communication
Asynchronous
communication
Online
communication
E-Learning
platforms
Internet
World Wide
Web
Metacognition
and reflexive
learning
Problem
solving
Project
based
learning
Socio
-Constructivist
E-teaching / e-
tutoring
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E-learning
7. What does e-learning look like?
E-Learning can take on many
forms, styles or formats that
include:
Tutorial
Scenario
Simulation/Gaming
Software simulation
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8. Tutorial
Very similar to traditional self-paced print material
Degree of multimedia enhancement varies greatly
Best suited for content of a conceptual nature
Interactive activities tend to be of low complexity
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9. Scenario
Puts learners in real life problem solving situations
Typically supported by rich multimedia such as audio/video,
animation and/or illustration
Allows learners to apply what they have learned
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10. Simulation/Gaming
Provides a safe environment to practice complex tasks
Mirrors actual environments as closely as possible
Multimedia rich
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11. Software Simulation
Provide a safe environment to practice
Reduced requirement for a special training environment
Can be as open ended as required (free play to fully guided)
Multimedia rich
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12. Pedagogical Modalities for e-learning
Control autonomy
Teacher-centred Learner centred
Classroom
enriched
Blended
learning
Fully online
Self-paced standaloneTeacher-paced course
Collaborativ
e learning
Social
learning
Community
based
learning
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