ITC in EDUCATION

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Learning models will need to

change

INDUSTRIAL AGEINDUSTRIAL AGE

LEARNING MODELLEARNING MODEL

DIGITAL AGEDIGITAL AGE

LEARNING MODELLEARNING MODEL

How do people learn in a digital environment?How do people learn in a digital environment?Is eIs e--learning effective?learning effective?

Are learners ready?Are learners ready?

New learning model are neededNew learning model are needed



Traditional & E-learning

ApproachTraditional and E-learning approaches

Traditional Classroom E-Learning

Classroom � Physical ± limited size

� Synchronous

� Unlimited

� Anytime, anywhere

Content � PowerPoint/transparency/etc

� Textbooks/library

� Video

� Collaboration

� Multimedia /

simulation

� Digital library

� On demand� Syn & Asyn.

Communication

Personalisation � One learning path � Learning path and

pace determined by

learner



Delivery mode will change

Lack of facilities and

funding

Increase in tuition fee

Growing student population

Privatisation of

education

Cost effective solutions

(e.g. e-learning)

More virtual universities

Delivery ModeDelivery Mode

100 : 0 (F/T)100 : 0 (F/T)

80 : 20 (F/T)80 : 20 (F/T)

20 : 80 (DE)20 : 80 (DE)



Teaching aids will change

BlackboardBlackboard OHPOHP TV/VHSTV/VHS

LCDLCD

PCPC

WhiteboardWhiteboard



EE--learninglearning

�� In an onIn an on--line multimedia learningline multimedia learning

environment:environment:

± ± teaching & learning is µoneteaching & learning is µone--toto--one¶one¶ (individual)(individual)

± ± more interactivitymore interactivity (in normal classroom, it varies with the(in normal classroom, it varies with the

class size)class size)

± ± learner learner--centredcentred

± ± Learner monitoring & grading systemLearner monitoring & grading system



InteractiveInteractive

IntelligentIntelligent

MultimediaMultimedia

Virtual TeacherVirtual Teacher

(Learner Centred)(Learner Centred)

Video/AnimationVideo/Animation

Audio/TextAudio/Text

GraphicsGraphicsComputer Computer

MultimediaMultimedia Learning System (MMLS)Learning System (MMLS)

WebWeb--basedbased

¤ Concept: Virtual Teacher within a virtual classroom environment

¤ Intelligent Learning Management System (iLMS)

¤ Home grown system



BenefitsBenefits

�� ConvenientConvenient

± ± self self--serviceservice ((mix and matchmix and match))

± ± onon--demand (demand (anytime, anywhereanytime, anywhere))± ± private learningprivate learning

± ± self self--pacedpaced

± ± Flexibility:Flexibility: (modular package)(modular package)



�� CostCost--effectiveeffective

± ± Virtual learning environmentVirtual learning environment

± ± Share lessons among schoolsShare lessons among schools± ± Reduce material costReduce material cost

± ± Reduce travel/accommodation costsReduce travel/accommodation costs

BenefitsBenefits



BenefitsBenefits

�� 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



BenefitsBenefits

�� mediamedia--richrich

± ± 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 work less administrative work ± ± can be more precisecan be more precise



Teacher¶s Obligation

incorporate

µold¶ &

µnew¶

Lay

foundation

for

Lifelong

learning

Encourage

collaborative

learning

use all

available

technology

Teacher¶s

Obligation



Building an e-learning culture

Learner:Learner:

Self Self--directeddirected

Self Self--motivatedmotivated

Self Self--regulatingregulating

Lifelong learningLifelong learning

Teacher:Teacher:

Develop knowledge & skillsDevelop knowledge & skills

Understand learning and its needUnderstand learning and its need

Facilitate learningFacilitate learning

Create learning opportunitiesCreate learning opportunities

Administrator:Administrator:Create Learning environmentCreate Learning environment

Provide ICT infrastructureProvide ICT infrastructure

Resources for lifelong learningResources for lifelong learning

Building anBuilding an

EE--learninglearning

CultureCulture



Tools: Learning

Management System(LMS)� Management of content

� Tracking students

� Administrative features

� Integration with various tools such as chat, forum, e-mail, etc.

� Reporting

� Demo... of Multimedia Learning System (MMLS)



Conclusion

� ICT and e-learning offers opportunity to raise educational

standards in schools

� Large range of ICT tools are available for teaching and

learning� Closes the gap of ³Digital Divide´

� Involvement of teachers and parents is important

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