The slides present the progression of e-learning from the early days using audio cassettes to the advent of m-learning using mobile devices.

1. E-Learning
Submitted on 20 Sept 2014

2. Evolution of E-Learning
•Multimedia Learning
•Computer Based Training
•Web-based Training
•Online Education
•Virtual Education
•M-Learning

3. Educational Approach
•Synchronous Learning –video conferencing, Skype
•Asynchronous Learning –email, blog, forum
•Linear Learning
•Collaborative Learning
•Online Assessment

4. Multimedia Learning –1980s, 1990s
•It is an extension of Distance Learning
•In addition to lecture notes and textbooks, audio Cassettes, VCR containing the lecturer’s lesson on tape are delivered to student by post.
•SW Radio broadcast
are used for remote
areas

5. Computer Based Training –2000s
•It is not just voice and music, but now the lesson combines text, animation, music and voice to deliver a lively lesson to students. This is most suitable for K-12 education. Most of these were delivered on CDROMs.

6. Web-based Training –2000s
•Simple web-based interactive quiz which can report result of tests back to school.
•Students can
use email, blog,
forum, to ask
lecturers questions
& collaborate with
other students
•Teachers’ instruction
can be downloaded
using MP3.

7. Online Education –late 2000s
•Video lecture can be delivered asynchronously on Youtube

8. Online Education
•Lecture notes on Learning Management System (LMS) such as Moodle. Image courtesy of www.sgtestpaper.comand www.moodle.org

9. Online Assessment
•Using LMS for Online Test, with invigilation time-keeping, auto-scoring, retests and results reporting to school. Image courtesy of www.sgtestpaper.com

10. M-Learning –2010s
•Mobile Learning offers the same videos, online lessons and quizzes but now it is available anywhere on any smartphone.
•Remote areas without 3G can still access the
courses by storing it on SD memory card