Chapter 1

E-Learning

INTRODUCTION

E-learning is the computer and network-enabled transfer of skills, information and knowledge.

E-learning is a structured, purposeful use of electronic systems (computers) to support learning.

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E-learning Applications

Web-based learning

Computer-based learning

Virtual classroom opportunities

Digital collaboration

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Delivery of E-Learning Internet

Intranet / Extranet

audio or video tape, satellite TV, and CD-ROM.

4 CSCL(COMPUTER SUPPORTED COLLABORATIVE LEARNING)

E-learning - Advantages

Location Independent

Convenience

Flexibility of time

Accessibility from any where in the world

More Economical

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E-Learning - Disadvantages

Requires self discipline

Technology involved

Need infrastructure such as Computers and Internet.

Lack of teacher student interaction

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Levels of E-Learning

Knowledge Databases

Online Support

Asynchronous Training

Synchronous Training

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Knowledge Databases

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It offers indexed explanation and guidance, gives step by step instructions.

Moderately Interactive

Online Support Slightly more interactive than knowledge databases,

Answers more specific questions and reply is almost immediate.

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Forums

Chat Rooms

Online Bulletin Boards

Live Instant Messaging

Asynchronous Training

Examples: CD-ROM,

Network based (Intranet or Internet based)

Online bulletin board

Online discussion groups

e-mail

totally self-contained with links to reference materials in place of live instructor.

Involves Self-

Paced Learning

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Synchronous Training

This is done in real-time with a live instructor.

Video conferencing

Internet Telephony or

Even two-way live broadcasts to students in a classroom.

This type of instruction takes place

via

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The E-learning Portal

The E-learning Portal is an online support and a virtual learning

environment.

Online resource of their courses including lecture materials

Study notes

Discussion boards and many more.

It include:

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E-learning Portal is supported using Moodle.

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http://www.act.edu.om/elearning/ or elearning.act.edu.om

Things to do :

1. Login

2. Familiarize the Elearning Environment & Elements

3. Access Course Material

4. Submit an Assignment

5. Take a Quiz

6. Use Forums

7. Chat

8. Log Out

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BEST PRACTICES IN USING INTERNET

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"Netiquette" stands for "Internet Etiquette", and refers to the set of practices created over the years to make the Internet experience pleasant for everyone.

When Posting or writing a message, remember:

Emotions:-Dont use Upper case letters is considered rude as if you are shouting..

TEACHER, I CAME TO YOUR OFFICE MANY TIMES , YOU WERE NOT THERE.

Be polite when disagreeing to others.

Netiquette

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Netiquette of Sending

Be Brief : Since long messages take a lot of time. Make

messages short and to the point.

Use White Space : Put a blank lines when required in the

message, so that the message is readable.

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Netiquette of Sending

Use Descriptive Subject Lines : The meaning should be clear at a glance.

Stay On-Topic : Talk only about the subject in the forum.

Sending Attachments : Large attachments sent by email to people with slow internet

connection is inconvenient.

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Netiquette for Replying

Reply to sender : When some one asks a question on the forum, send them a reply

directly instead of posting a reply on the forum.

Minimize forwarding : Forward emails only to people interested.

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Netiquette for Replying

Check Current Information Before Replying : Always check your recent email or the most recent posted messages before replying to someone else's message

Reference Past Communications : include a portion of a message you are replying to or use Reply to your message dated(date).

Acknowledge Important Communications: If someone sends you an important e-mail, it is polite to acknowledge the message immediately, so that they know that you received it.

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Self Directed Learning using the Internet

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SDL

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1. Internet Support

2. Searching and retrieving information

Web search engine

Audio/Visual

Animation in Sites

Software

Forums

3. Web Page Ranking

4. Online Support

Wikipedia

LearnOutLoud

OpenCourseWare Finder

Technorati

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References:

Al-Musanna College of Technology , Department of Information technology , Advance IT skills material , pp 1 - 22

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