The document discusses different aspects of e-learning including delivery methods like synchronous and asynchronous learning, instructor-led training, and the concept of e-learning. E-learning offers flexible learning opportunities through technology that can eliminate distances between students and instructors. Various types of e-learning are defined based on means of communication, schedules, and technologies used.

1. DEAR STUDENTS
Welcome to the II nd part of
e-learning.
Here we are going to view
materials about some of the
delivery methods of
e-learning, Instructor led training
and about the Concept of e-
learning.

2. E-learning is a means of education that incorporates
self-motivation,
communication,
efficiency, and
technology.
Distance between the student and the instructor is
eliminated.
E-learning is efficient as it eliminates distances by
properly equipped computer terminals, and other
means of Internet accessible technology

3. E-learning is a flexible term used to
describe a means of teaching through
technology.
The different types of e-learning are
based on:
•Means of communication(through
online, face to face, blended learning)
•Schedule(synchronous &Asynchronous)
•E-learning class structure(self-paced,
instructor-led, or self-study with an
expert)
•Technologies used

4. Delivery methods of e-learning
 Synchronous learning
 Asynchronous learning
 Instructor-led group
 Self-study with subject expert
 Web-based: blog-Wikis-forums
 Computer-based (CD-ROM)
 Video/audio streaming

5. Synchronous learning
 Within synchronous learning; learning and teaching takes place
in real time (same time) while the trainer and learners are
physically separated from each other (place shift).
 Examples include:
 listening to a live radio broadcast
 watching live a television broadcast
 audio/video conferencing
 Internet telephony
 online lectures
 two-way live satellite broadcast

6. Asynchronous learning
 Characteristic for asynchronous learning is the fact that
that the trainer prepares the courseware material before
the course takes place. The learner is free to decide when
he wants to study the courseware
 Examples include:
 self paced courses taken via Internet or CD-Rom
 videotaped classes
 stored audio/video Web presentations or seminars
 recorded audio tapes
 Q & A mentoring
 reading e-mail messages

7. Examples of synchronous learning
SYNCHRONOUS LEARNING
Telephone
Screen Sharing
Chat
Desktop Conferencing
Online seminar

8. Examples of Asynchronous learning
ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNING
Fax
E-mail
Newsgroups
Computer Based Training
Quick Reference Guide

9. Truth 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 classroom
has to be transformed
Web-based Education Commission, US
Many formal universities/colleges may not
Have much attraction by the end of this
decade

10. Teacher’s Obligation
use all
available
technology
incorporate Teacher’s Encourage
‘old’ & collaborative
Obligation
‘new’ learning
Lay
foundation
for
Lifelong
learning

11. Building an e-learning culture
Teacher:
Develop knowledge & skills
Understand learning and its need
Facilitate learning
Create learning opportunities
 Learner: Building an
 Self-directed E-learning
 Self-motivated Culture
 Self-regulating Administrator:
 Lifelong learning Create Learning environment
Provide ICT infrastructure
Resources for lifelong learning

12. Traditional & E-learning Approach
Traditional and E-learning approaches
Traditional Classroom E-Learning
Classroom • Physical – limited size • Unlimited
• Synchronous • Anytime, anywhere
Content • PowerPoint/transparency/etc • Multimedia / simulation
• Textbooks/library • Digital library
• Video • On demand
• Collaboration • Syn & Asyn. Communication
Personalisation • One learning path • Learning path and pace
determined by learner

13. Instructor led training
 It refers to the traditional classroom training where a
teacher teaches a classroom full of students.
 The problems of this training are
1. Distance: Bringing together the students under one
roof for requires time and money.
2. Audience size and response time: Same planning is
required for smaller and larger group of students in
planning, infrastructure and instructors.
3. Off the job time: working people face difficulty in
finding a replacement for their jobs.

14. Concept of e-learning
In our rapid changing world, we
find it difficult to overcome the
learning challenges and the possible
achievements.
To bridge this gap, the concepts
such as e-learning, e-teaching, e-
teachers has become the part of
effective education.

15. E-teaching
 E-teaching is the appreciation of live teaching with
streaming lectures, whiteboards, downloadable slide
sets and discussion forum.
 E-teaching is an automation of an existing teacher-
centered educational approach
 The real work is in creating content and learning
management systems that support e-learning.

16. E-teachers
 E-teachers are teachers who work in an internet
environment in both regular and virtual classroom
situations.
 They build new concepts of working in time and space.
 They find new learning resources as they interact with
information, materials and ideas with their students
and colleagues.