The document discusses e-learning and its growing role in education. It defines e-learning as internet-enabled learning using online technologies to enhance knowledge and performance. The document notes that the internet is reshaping education and that traditional classrooms will need to be transformed. It also predicts that many universities may not survive this decade without adapting to e-learning. Finally, the document outlines several e-learning tools like email, chat, online forums, video conferencing and the web that can be used to deliver a blended approach of both traditional and online learning.

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E-learning for EducationE-learning for Education
by
AMITHA KUNJUMON
NATURAL SCIENCE
MANNAM FOUNDATION CENTRE
FOR EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY

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What is E-learning?What is E-learning?
The use of Internet technologiesThe use of Internet technologies
to deliver a broad array ofto deliver a broad array of
solutions that enhancesolutions that enhance
knowledge and performanceknowledge and performance
Rosenberg, 2001Rosenberg, 2001
E-learning is Internet-enabledE-learning is Internet-enabled
learninglearning
http://www.cisco.comhttp://www.cisco.com

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Truth of e-learningTruth of e-learning
Internet has started reshaping education.
Education will not be the same in the next decade
There is no going back. The traditional classroomThere is no going back. The traditional classroom
has to be transformedhas to be transformed
Web-based Education Commission, USWeb-based Education Commission, US
Many universities/colleges may not surviveMany universities/colleges may not survive
by the end of this decadeby the end of this decade

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e-business in e-learninge-business in e-learning
E-learning market will swellE-learning market will swell
from US$2.2 billion tofrom US$2.2 billion to
US$11.4 billionUS$11.4 billion
by 2003by 2003
Cushing Anderson of Framingham, IDC
Only about 1% of theOnly about 1% of the
population havepopulation have
taken an on-line coursetaken an on-line course
E-learning is stillE-learning is still
newnew

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E-learning is going to be bigE-learning is going to be big
Education and training forms one of
the largest sectors of the economy
in most countries
Over the last decade, the number of
corporate universities grew
from 400 to 1,800
Meister, Jeanne op. cit., endnote 23
40% of Fortune 500 companies
have established corporate
universities
Moe and Blodgett, op. cit., endnote 21, p. 230.
Skilled jobs now represent 85%
of all jobs in US, in contrast to
20% in 1950.
http://www.webcommission.org/directory

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Education Market will be bigEducation Market will be big
A big growth is expected in the education marketA big growth is expected in the education market
Student population in US collegesStudent population in US colleges
increase from 232,000 at the turnincrease from 232,000 at the turn
of the century to 13 million todayof the century to 13 million today
In Malaysia, with one university
in 1957 to over 21 public and
private university
The US Army has established
a online educational portal
and hope to enroll 15,000 to
20,000 of its army personnel
for a degree programme
The future soldiers willThe future soldiers will
not be carry guns butnot be carry guns but
computerscomputers

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Evolution of Education TechnologyEvolution of Education Technology
TIMETIME
TIME
IMPACT
Internet:Internet:
GreatestGreatest
impactimpact

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E-learning: Blended modeE-learning: Blended mode
Chalk-and-board has long
ruled the classrooms
• will not be eliminated
• Less emphasis
Interactive Digital
Content:
• more emphasis
• on demand learning
• interactive

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Learning models will need to changeLearning models will need to change
INDUSTRIAL AGEINDUSTRIAL AGE
LEARNING MODELLEARNING MODEL
DIGITAL AGEDIGITAL AGE
LEARNING MODELLEARNING MODEL
How do people learn in a digital environment?How do people learn in a digital environment?
Is e-learning effective?Is e-learning effective?
Are learners ready?Are learners ready?
New learning model are neededNew learning model are needed

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Traditional & E-learning ApproachTraditional & E-learning Approach
Traditional and E-learning approachesTraditional and E-learning approaches
Traditional ClassroomTraditional Classroom E-LearningE-Learning
ClassroomClassroom • Physical – limited sizePhysical – limited size
• SynchronousSynchronous
• UnlimitedUnlimited
• Anytime, anywhereAnytime, anywhere
ContentContent • PowerPoint/transparency/etcPowerPoint/transparency/etc
• Textbooks/libraryTextbooks/library
• VideoVideo
• CollaborationCollaboration
• Multimedia / simulationMultimedia / simulation
• Digital libraryDigital library
• On demandOn demand
• Syn & Asyn. CommunicationSyn & Asyn. Communication
PersonalisationPersonalisation • One learning pathOne learning path • Learning path and paceLearning path and pace
determined by learnerdetermined by learner

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E-learningE-learning
• In an on-line multimedia learningIn an on-line multimedia learning
environment:environment:
– teaching & learning is ‘one-to-one’teaching & learning is ‘one-to-one’ (individual)(individual)
– more interactivitymore interactivity (in normal classroom, it varies with the(in normal classroom, it varies with the
class size)class size)
– learner-centredlearner-centred
– Learner monitoring & grading systemLearner monitoring & grading system

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BenefitsBenefits
• ConsistentConsistent
– Central control of contentCentral control of content
– Same quality of content for allSame quality of content for all
– Same quality of education for allSame quality of education for all

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Building an e-learning cultureBuilding an e-learning culture
Learner:Learner:
Self-directedSelf-directed
Self-motivatedSelf-motivated
Self-regulatingSelf-regulating
Lifelong learningLifelong learning
Teacher:Teacher:
Develop knowledge & skillsDevelop knowledge & skills
Understand learning and its needUnderstand learning and its need
Facilitate learningFacilitate learning
Create learning opportunitiesCreate learning opportunities
Administrator:Administrator:
Create Learning environmentCreate Learning environment
Provide ICT infrastructureProvide ICT infrastructure
Resources for lifelong learningResources for lifelong learning
Building anBuilding an
E-learningE-learning
CultureCulture

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E-learning tools: E-mailE-learning tools: E-mail
• Every teacher should have an e-mail accountEvery teacher should have an e-mail account
• Communicate with studentsCommunicate with students
• Communicate with parentsCommunicate with parents
• Students can submit assignmentStudents can submit assignment
• Can have attachmentsCan have attachments
• Create a paperless environmentCreate a paperless environment
• Simple but effectiveSimple but effective
• Efficient and cost effectiveEfficient and cost effective

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E-learning tools: ChatE-learning tools: Chat
• Synchronous communication toolSynchronous communication tool
• Communicate with studentsCommunicate with students
• Communicate with parentsCommunicate with parents
• More students participateMore students participate
• Collaborative learningCollaborative learning

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E-learning tools: Online ForumE-learning tools: Online Forum
• Asynchronous discussion forumAsynchronous discussion forum
• Teacher can create discussion groupsTeacher can create discussion groups
• Teacher could post a question and request students to commentTeacher could post a question and request students to comment
• Students can post their commentsStudents can post their comments
• Can encourage community participationCan encourage community participation
• Collaborative learning can be fosteredCollaborative learning can be fostered
• Feedback from diverse cultureFeedback from diverse culture

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E-learning Tools: WebE-learning Tools: Web
• Wide range of materials availableWide range of materials available
• Teacher will need to narrow downTeacher will need to narrow down
• It is a resource centreIt is a resource centre
• Sharing of resourcesSharing of resources
• Supported by images, audio, simulation and multimediaSupported by images, audio, simulation and multimedia

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E-learning tools: Video ConferenceE-learning tools: Video Conference
• Can conduct a live lectureCan conduct a live lecture
• Communication with studentsCommunication with students
• Communication with parentsCommunication with parents
• Support by audio, chat and whiteboardSupport by audio, chat and whiteboard
• Support sharing of applicationsSupport sharing of applications
• Can be recorded and later be used for on demand lecturesCan be recorded and later be used for on demand lectures
• Demo…Demo…

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ConclusionConclusion
• ICT and e-learning offers opportunity to raise educationalICT and e-learning offers opportunity to raise educational
standards in schoolsstandards in schools
• Large range of ICT tools are available for teaching andLarge range of ICT tools are available for teaching and
learninglearning
• Closes the gap of “Digital Divide”Closes the gap of “Digital Divide”
• Involvement of teachers and parents is importantInvolvement of teachers and parents is important
• Schools will need funding, access and trainingSchools will need funding, access and training

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