A Broad Look @ E-Learning

By Jenni Lambert, dap01s

Introduction

Definition of E-Learning History E-learning standards Design & Development Benefits & Drawbacks Future Examples

Definition of E-learning

Education via Internet network standalone computer

Network-enabled transfer of skills and knowledge

Using electronic applications and processes to learn

Definition…

e-learning applications could be Web-based learning computer-based learning virtual classrooms digital collaboration

Content is delivered via Internet, intranet/extranet audio or video satellite TV CD-ROM

Definition… What is it actually?

Best of both worlds ILT (Instructor Led Training) CBT (Computer Based Training)

Online training can be Synchronous Asynchronous

Online = Resources at Hand Real-world interactivity Personalized learning

Definition… common terms

Learning Object (LO) Subject-Matter Expert (SME) Learning Management System

(LMS) Content Management System (CMS)

Learning Content Management System (LCMS)

History of E-learning

Pre-1983 Instructor Led Training Era

1984-1993 Multimedia Era

1993-1999 First Wave of E-learning

2000-today Second Wave of E-learning

History…

E-learning Standards

What are they for?1. Interoperability2. Re-usability3. Manageability4. Accessibility5. Durability

Standards…

SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model)

AICC’s CMI (Aviation Industry CBT Committee)

IMS Meta-data Specification Section 508

Design & Development

Design & Development…

Meta-data Power in small things Re-usability

Content Management Content in the right place Content that’s easy to manipulate

Design & Dev… Learning Object

Content SME’s

Usability & Accessibility User oriented

Appearance Appealing but durable

Design & Dev… Solution examples

Simple informational solutions e-Books and e-textbooks Streaming media and presentations Live e-learning events Interactivity and testing Games and simulations Online courses and tutorials Learning by email Collaborative learning Blogging and RSS

Benefits & Drawbacks of E-learning

+ Unique teaching method+ Individualized+ Asynchronous self-paced learning+ Learning on demand

- Less human interaction- Portability- Technology dependant

Future of E-learning

What’s after the HYPE? Simulation-learning Mobile-learning Virtual Classrooms In search of Communities Open-Source learning? Quality?

Professional E-learning companies Independent Tools

Conclusion

Not Electronic learning but Enhanced learning

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Any questions?