E-Learning 
Submitted on 20 Sept 2014
Evolution of E-Learning 
•Multimedia Learning 
•Computer Based Training 
•Web-based Training 
•Online Education 
•Virtual Education 
•M-Learning
Educational Approach 
•Synchronous Learning –video conferencing, Skype 
•Asynchronous Learning –email, blog, forum 
•Linear Learning 
•Collaborative Learning 
•Online Assessment
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
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.
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.
Online Education –late 2000s 
•Video lecture can be delivered asynchronously on Youtube
Online Education 
•Lecture notes on Learning Management System (LMS) such as Moodle. Image courtesy of www.sgtestpaper.comand www.moodle.org
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
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

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    Evolution of E-Learning •Multimedia Learning •Computer Based Training •Web-based Training •Online Education •Virtual Education •M-Learning
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    Educational Approach •SynchronousLearning –video conferencing, Skype •Asynchronous Learning –email, blog, forum •Linear Learning •Collaborative Learning •Online Assessment
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    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
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    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.
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    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.
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    Online Education –late2000s •Video lecture can be delivered asynchronously on Youtube
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    Online Education •Lecturenotes on Learning Management System (LMS) such as Moodle. Image courtesy of www.sgtestpaper.comand www.moodle.org
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    Online Assessment •UsingLMS for Online Test, with invigilation time-keeping, auto-scoring, retests and results reporting to school. Image courtesy of www.sgtestpaper.com
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    M-Learning –2010s •MobileLearning 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