Information Sharing about E-learning Application at TARSOG, UniRazak, Malaysia.

1. Information SharingInformation Sharing
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e-Learninge-Learning
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Briefings on ElearningBriefings on Elearning
at TARSOG, UniRazakat TARSOG, UniRazak
November 2015November 2015 11

2. What is e- Learning?What is e- Learning?
Generally defined as anyGenerally defined as any
form of learning that utilizesform of learning that utilizes
a network fora network for deliverydelivery,,
interactioninteraction andand facilitationfacilitation ..
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3. E-learning is regarded asE-learning is regarded as
the medium of the futurethe medium of the future
to provideto provide education foreducation for
allall and increasing potential ofand increasing potential of
ICT to meet differentICT to meet different
educational objectives.educational objectives.
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4. Online LearningOnline Learning
• ExpandsExpands opportunityopportunity of educationof education
• ExpandsExpands qualityquality of learning.of learning.
• IncreasesIncreases deliverydelivery of learningof learning.
• ImprovesImproves efficiencyefficiency of teaching.of teaching.
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5. Future of e- LearningFuture of e- Learning
• Nobody has the exact answer Nobody has the exact answer
• Graduates will be exposed to newGraduates will be exposed to new
information in one yearinformation in one year than theirthan their
grandparents in a lifetime. grandparents in a lifetime.
• Memorizing facts will have lowerMemorizing facts will have lower
value, thanvalue, than utilizing informationutilizing information
for decision-making.for decision-making.
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6. What might learning lookWhat might learning look
like in the future?like in the future?
• Learner Centered:Learner Centered: Change of schooling fromChange of schooling from
disseminators to facilitators of knowledgedisseminators to facilitators of knowledge
• Knowledge Centered:Knowledge Centered: Learning to structureLearning to structure
knowledge from avalanche of informationknowledge from avalanche of information
• Thinking Learner:Thinking Learner: Independently learning toIndependently learning to
learn, think, analyze, and solve problems – tolearn, think, analyze, and solve problems – to
create the analytical mindcreate the analytical mind
• Time Flexible:Time Flexible: Self-learning and long-lifeSelf-learning and long-life
learninglearning
• GeographicallyGeographically independent,independent,
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7. Traditional vs. e-LearningTraditional vs. e-Learning
Traditional LearningTraditional Learning E-LearningE-Learning
Teacher CenteredTeacher Centered Student CenteredStudent Centered
Single MediaSingle Media MultimediaMultimedia
Isolated WorkIsolated Work Collaborative WorkCollaborative Work
Information DeliveryInformation Delivery Information ExchangeInformation Exchange
Factual-based LearningFactual-based Learning Skills-based learningSkills-based learning
Bricks & BoardBricks & Board Technology-enabledTechnology-enabled
learninglearning
Push approachPush approach Pull approachPull approach
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8. Traditional vs. e-LearningTraditional vs. e-Learning
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TraditionalTraditional
LearningLearning
E-LearningE-Learning
ClassroomClassroom • Physical – limited sizePhysical – limited size
• SynchronousSynchronous
• UnlimitedUnlimited
• Anytime, anywhereAnytime, anywhere
ContentContent •
PowerPoint/transparenPowerPoint/transparen
cy/etccy/etc
• Textbooks/libraryTextbooks/library
• VideoVideo
• CollaborationCollaboration
• Multimedia / simulationMultimedia / simulation
• Digital libraryDigital library
• On demandOn demand
• Syn & Asyn.Syn & Asyn.
CommunicationCommunication
Personali-Personali-
sationsation
• One learning pathOne learning path • Learning path andLearning path and
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9. Benefits of Elearning (TheBenefits of Elearning (The
4Cs)4Cs)
• ConvenientConvenient
– Self-serviceSelf-service (student learn by themself)(student learn by themself)
– On-demand (On-demand (anytime, anywhereanytime, anywhere))
– Private learningPrivate learning
– Self-pacedSelf-paced
– Flexibility:Flexibility: (modular package)(modular package)
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10. • Cost-effectiveCost-effective
– Virtual learning environmentVirtual learning environment
– Share lessons among schoolsShare lessons among schools
– Reduce material costReduce material cost
– Reduce travel/accommodation costsReduce travel/accommodation costs
Benefits of Elearning (TheBenefits of Elearning (The
4Cs)4Cs)
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11. • 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
Benefits of Elearning (TheBenefits of Elearning (The
4Cs)4Cs)
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12. • ContentContent
– Media-richMedia-rich
– Easier to understand & more engagingEasier to understand & more engaging
– RepeatableRepeatable
– As many times as you likeAs many times as you like
– Easier to monitor progressEasier to monitor progress
– Less administrative workLess administrative work
Benefits of Elearning (TheBenefits of Elearning (The
4Cs)4Cs)
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13. The ConsThe Cons
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Internet Penetration: Top 10Internet Penetration: Top 10
OIC CountriesOIC Countries
Source: http://www.internetworldstats.com (2014)
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15. Malaysia Among HighestMalaysia Among Highest
Growing E-learningGrowing E-learning
MarketsMarkets
• The world's most rapidly growing e-The world's most rapidly growing e-
Learning markets are Malaysia andLearning markets are Malaysia and
Vietnam in 2012.Vietnam in 2012.
• Vietnam has a 44.3% annual growth rateVietnam has a 44.3% annual growth rate
in e-Learning usage andin e-Learning usage and Malaysia’s isMalaysia’s is
growing at 39.4%.growing at 39.4%.
• That is the highest compound annualThat is the highest compound annual
growth rate of any global region.growth rate of any global region.
Source: http://elearningindustry.com/top-10-e-learning-statistics-for-2014-you-need-to-know
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16. Common Framework for E-LearningCommon Framework for E-Learning
INFRASTRUCTURE
(622Mbps ATM, Gigabit Ethernet, Wireless Access Points, Satellite, etc)
STAFFSTAFF
DATABASEDATABASE
STUDENTSTUDENT
DATABASEDATABASE
LIBRARYLIBRARY
DATABASEDATABASE
OTHEROTHER
DATABASEDATABASE
CONTENTCONTENT
ICEMS
SMARTCARD
MMLS
DIGITALLIB.
WAP
SMS
NEMS
IVR
DOC.MGT.
PAPERLESS
ONLINEAPP.
RADIOMMU
E-PROCUREMENT
INTERNETINTERNET WIRELESS DEVICESWIRELESS DEVICES CLIENT/SERVERCLIENT/SERVER
STUDENTSSTUDENTSLECTURERSLECTURERS ADMIN.ADMIN. OTHERSOTHERS
Manage our own server or use cloud services such as Amazon
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17. Applications of E-learningApplications of E-learning
LEARNINGLEARNING
ORGANISATIONORGANISATION
KNOWLEDGEKNOWLEDGE
ECONOMYECONOMY
IMPACT OF ICTIMPACT OF ICT
KNOWLEDGERKNOWLEDGER
WORKERWORKER
COMPETITIONCOMPETITION
Online-LearningOnline-Learning
MOOCMOOC
Industrial TrainingIndustrial Training
Classroom LecturesClassroom Lectures
LEARNINGLEARNING
SOCIETYSOCIETY
LEARNINGLEARNING
COMMUNITIESCOMMUNITIES
LEARNINGLEARNING
FAMILIESFAMILIES
LEARNINGLEARNING
INDIVIDUALINDIVIDUAL
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18. Sample Tools: LearningSample Tools: Learning
Management System (LMS)Management System (LMS)
• Management of contentManagement of content
• Tracking studentsTracking students
• Administrative featuresAdministrative features
• Integration with various tools such as chat, forum, e-mail, etc.Integration with various tools such as chat, forum, e-mail, etc.
• ReportingReporting
• Example of LMS are Moodle (Open Source), Blackboard, Edmodo,Example of LMS are Moodle (Open Source), Blackboard, Edmodo,
Google ClassroomGoogle Classroom
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19. E-learning tools: OnlineE-learning tools: Online
ForumForum
• 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
• Example of tools: Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram, EvernoteExample of tools: Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram, Evernote
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20. E-learning Tools: Web 2.0E-learning Tools: Web 2.0
• 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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21. E-learning tools: VideoE-learning tools: Video
Conferencing andConferencing and
CapturingCapturing
• 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
• Example of tools: Google Hangout, Quicktime, Screencast-O-MaticExample of tools: Google Hangout, Quicktime, Screencast-O-Matic
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22. Where to start? Step byWhere to start? Step by
StepStep
1. Clarify Your Goals:1. Clarify Your Goals: Before you begin building anything, you need toBefore you begin building anything, you need to
clearly define the goals for the e-learning program. Do we want to cover theclearly define the goals for the e-learning program. Do we want to cover the
entire campus or just for certain program? Getting this right will lend itself toentire campus or just for certain program? Getting this right will lend itself to
step number two.step number two.
2. Define Scope:2. Define Scope: With your goals in place, you now need to define theWith your goals in place, you now need to define the
scope of the project. Many implementations suffer from what is known asscope of the project. Many implementations suffer from what is known as
“scope creep”, which is just a fancy way of saying “getting off track”. Carefully“scope creep”, which is just a fancy way of saying “getting off track”. Carefully
define the scope so that it is in line with your organizational goals.define the scope so that it is in line with your organizational goals.
3. Recruit Talent:3. Recruit Talent: Whether it is within your organization, or outside, youWhether it is within your organization, or outside, you
need to recruit talented people for the implementation. Create a core group ofneed to recruit talented people for the implementation. Create a core group of
key stakeholders to manage the goals/scope process, then from there identifykey stakeholders to manage the goals/scope process, then from there identify
the individuals that will be involved in gap-fit analysis, project management,the individuals that will be involved in gap-fit analysis, project management,
implementation team, corporate communications, and so on.implementation team, corporate communications, and so on.
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23. Where to start? Step byWhere to start? Step by
StepStep (Continue)(Continue)
4. Consider Partners4. Consider Partners : If it makes sense, find partners internally or: If it makes sense, find partners internally or
externally for developing content and technical set-up. For example,externally for developing content and technical set-up. For example,
perhaps it makes sense to partner with other staff from other universityperhaps it makes sense to partner with other staff from other university
with technical and pedagogical expertise because you’ll need them forwith technical and pedagogical expertise because you’ll need them for
testing and set-up of the LMS.testing and set-up of the LMS.
5. Pick a Platform:5. Pick a Platform: What mechanism will you use to deliver your e-What mechanism will you use to deliver your e-
learning? What tools will you rely upon to create your e-learning? Theselearning? What tools will you rely upon to create your e-learning? These
are critical questions that need to be answered up-front so that you canare critical questions that need to be answered up-front so that you can
effectively estimate and manage the project budget.effectively estimate and manage the project budget.
6. Define a Budget:6. Define a Budget: Before pressing “GO”, you need to define theBefore pressing “GO”, you need to define the
budget so that you know what tools you can explore, estimate thebudget so that you know what tools you can explore, estimate the
lifespan of the project, etc. Make sure you build in some contingency atlifespan of the project, etc. Make sure you build in some contingency at
this point because you will see that costs can add up quickly.this point because you will see that costs can add up quickly.
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24. 7. Mind Quality Assurance:7. Mind Quality Assurance: Throughout the entire project, and evenThroughout the entire project, and even
after implementation, you need to have a means for quality assurance.after implementation, you need to have a means for quality assurance.
This includes the building of courses, installing and running the LMS,This includes the building of courses, installing and running the LMS,
future updates (technical and structural), among others. You should havefuture updates (technical and structural), among others. You should have
quality phase-gates built into the different phases of your project so thatquality phase-gates built into the different phases of your project so that
you maintain high program standards, remain in-scope and on budget.you maintain high program standards, remain in-scope and on budget.
Where to start? Step byWhere to start? Step by
StepStep (Continue)(Continue)
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25. ConclusionConclusion
• E-learning offers opportunity to raise educationalE-learning offers opportunity to raise educational
standards in universitiesstandards in universities
• Large range of ICT tools are available for teaching andLarge range of ICT tools are available for teaching and
learninglearning
• Closes the gap ofCloses the gap of ““Digital DivideDigital Divide””
• Involvement of university management, academics andInvolvement of university management, academics and
students are very importantstudents are very important
• University will need proper planning, funding and trainingUniversity will need proper planning, funding and training
before starting the e-learning projectbefore starting the e-learning project
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26. Thank You for YourThank You for Your
AttentionAttention
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