1. Implementation of an Effective e-learning program And avoiding the Pitfalls

2. What does it take to create a successful e-learning program? Faculty “if done correctly E-learning can be a very effective tool for organizations that need to improve staff development or provide training in new products and processes”. (Stockley, 2006)

5. Ingredients for a successful e-learning program 2 ways to contribute to raising the student learning outcomes engaged, meaningful learning with collaboration involving challenging and real-life tasks technology as a tool for learning, communication, and collaboration (Dowling, 2001 p.1)

6. Active Simulations

9. Blogs

10. File sharing

11. Voice over IP(VOIP)

12. Web conferencing

13. Wikis

14. E-Mail

15. Instant Messaging

16. hyper linking

17. Most common part of any online experience

18. Most difficult to maintain

19. Costs the learners too much time to filter the unrelated information

20. Evaluations

21. Assessment questions

22. Multiple choice questions

24. Use various approaches to capture the learners attention

25. Interactive gameplay

26. Roleplaying

27. Simulations

28. Should only be used as tools to assist the facilitator and not to babysit the learner“Successful learning environments should also provide intrinsic motivation by promoting challenges, piquing curiosity, and enabling active participation”. (Grissino, 2004)

29. Online learning is not just simply a cookie-cutter type program. Questions?

30. References Brodsky, M. (2003) E-Learning Implimentation: Your Road to Success. Retrieved July 1, 2011, from http://www.contactprofessional.com/topics/managing-motivating/e-learning-implementation-your-roadmap-success-602 Chang, K.-E., Sung, Y.-T., & Hou, H.-T. (2006). Web-based Tools for Designing and Developing Teaching Materials for Integration of Information Technology into Instruction. Educational Technology & Society, 9 (4), 139-149. Retrieved on 4 July 2011 from http://ifets.info/journals/9_4/12.pdf Dowling, L. (2001) Critical Factors in the Effective Use of Technology, Retrieved on 5 July 2011 from http://www.dowlingcentral.com/gradschool/Edu6420/project1.html Feenberg, A. (1999). Reflections on the Distance Learning Controversy. Canadian Journal Of Communication, 24(3). Retrieved July 1, 2011, from http://www.cjc-online.ca/index.php/journal/article/view/1110/1016 Grissino, A. (2004) 10 ways to engage online learners. Retrieved July 1, 2011, from http://www.stcsig.org/idl/newsletter/2004_summer/article_2.shtml Stockley, D. (2006). Building a successful e-learning strategy. Retrieved July 3, 2011, from http://www.eimagazine.com/xq/asp/sid.0/articleid.6603747E-DD0B-4A43-930B-7E78FABAB56C/qx/display.htm