1. Innwoo Park (Korea University)
Critical Factors for Success in Online Learning(e-learning) of Thailand
Innwoo Park (Korea University)

2. Introduction of KU: History
1905 Bosung College founded : the belief of “Education Saves the Nation ”
1946 Established as a University & Renamed as Korea Univ
2005 Celebrated its Centennial in May 5th
2011 present: Global KU towards the New Millennium 2

3. Introduction of KU: Brief Facts
# of Students (about 39,000) - 24,845 (Undergraduate) - 9,509 (Graduate) - about 4,000 (Multicultural Students)
# of Faculty : 3,043 persons - including 1500 full-time members
# of Admin Staff : 483 persons
# of Educational Institution - Departments : 81 - College & Division: 20 - Graduate School: 22 - Research Institution: 120
Courses in English: 35%

4. About the presenter Professor at Korea University Since 2001
Ph. D in Educational Technology from Florida State University
Has interested in the use of technology for education, including e-learning and online learning

5. What I want to do
To give critical factors for success in online learning suggested in the existing literature
To identify the critical factors for success in online learning of TCU
To help you get ideas to succeed in implementing online learning in Thailand

6. What is online learning
The nonexistence of a physical classroom, flexible schedules, and reduced personal interactions
Online education is a type of distance learning---taking courses without attending a brick-and-mortar school or university. Instead, online students and teachers interact over the Internet.
According to the U.S. Department of education, online learning is learning that is undertaken on a computer by means of the Internet.

7. What is online learning?
Types of Online Learning
Distance Learning
Cyber Schooling
Blended Learning
Online public Education (K-12)
Online Secondary Education (college and university classes)
E-learning
M-learning

8. What is e-learning?
The use of Internet technologies to deliver a broad array of solutions that enhance knowledge and performance(Rosenberg, 2001)
E-learning is Internet-enabled learning (
All learning involving technology in any way whatsoever (Dempsey & Van Eck, 2012)

9. Online(E-) learning is
an online learning environment:
teaching & learning is ‘one-to-one’ (individual)
more interactivity with contents, not with people
learner-centered or learner-directed
monitoring & grading system(LMS)

10. Traditional & Online(E-) learning Approach
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

11. Benefits Convenient self-service (mix and match)
on-demand (anytime, anywhere)
private learning
self-paced
Flexibility: (modular package)

12. Benefits Cost-effective Virtual learning environment
Share lessons among schools
Reduce material cost
Reduce travel/accommodation costs

13. Benefits Consistent Central control of content
Same quality of content for all
Same quality of education for all

14. Benefits media-rich repeatable easier to monitor progress
Easier to understand & more engaging
repeatable
As many times as you like
easier to monitor progress
less administrative work
can be more precise

15. Disadvantages
Learners with low motivation and bad study habits can easily fall behind
Lack of routine structure
Students may feel isolated from classmates or instructor
Instructor may not always be available
Slow Internet connections or older computers make accessing course difficult

16. Disadvantages
Hands-on or lab work is difficult to simulate in a virtual classroom
Lack of student customization
Lack of personal community and connection
Lack of quality assessment and feedback, which may hinder learning
A lot of downtime and “play” issues
Digital divide may short circuit improvement

17. Disadvantages

18. Disadvantages
Underutilized talents and facilities
Cost is still equivalent if not more than brick and mortar school
Course availability
Employment
Working Alone
Missing out on non-verbal communication

19. Disadvantages
Potential for less networking opportunities
No facilities to use or access
Exclusion of fun campus activities
COMMITMENT

20. Disadvantages Teacher’s obligation Use all available technology
Encourage
collaborative
learning
Lay
foundation
for
lifelong
Incorporate
‘old’ &
‘new’

21. Will online(e-) learning be successful?
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 universities/colleges may not survive
by the end of this decade

22. Will online(e-) learning be successful?
2012 Survey on Online Education in USA
Over 6.7 million students were taking at least one online course during the fall 2011 term, an increase of 570,000 students over the previous year.
Thirty-two percent of higher education students now take at least one course online.
Seventy-seven percent of academic leaders rate the learning outcomes in online education as the same or superior to those in face-to-face.
A majority of chief academic officers at all types of institutions continue to believe that lower retention rates for online courses are a barrier to the wide-spread adoption of online education.

23. Will online(e-) learning be successful?
Today’s Learners
The modern college student is interested in online learning, small modules and short programs…and in learning that can be done at home and fitted around work, family and social obligations (Tony Bates)
Information-age learners prefer doing to knowing, trial and error to logic and typing to handwriting. Multitasking is a way of life for them, staying connected is essential and there is zero tolerance for delays. Modern literacy includes not only text but also image and screen literacy – it involves navigating information and assembling knowledge from fragments (Oblinger; Jones and Pritchard)

24. Just for me Just in case Just in time Just for me Trends in Education
Apprenticeship model
Just in case
Standard Curriculum
© Steve Wheeler, University of Plymouth, 2010
Just in time
Bespoke Curriculum
Just for me
Personalised Learning
Personal Learning Environment

25. Will online(e-) learning be successful?
What is learning?
Can we teach students directly or only motivate them to learn?
Can learning simply be done alone? or should be done in a group?

26. “I cannot teach anyone, all I can do is make them think.”
~ Socrates
...but we still try to teach…

27. Will online(e-) learning be successful?
What is learning?
We really know very little about the process of learning, how the mind works when learning. … Learning creates neural connections and rewires your brain.(Cross, 103)
One of the best ways to learn is social; we learn with and from other people. We learn by doing.(Cross, 104)

28. Which one is your choice and why?
If you can choose one from face-to-face and distance(e-learning) for a course, which one do you choose and why? Both courses almost identical in terms of reading materials, assignments, participation, weekly hours, and cost(tuition).

29. How can we succeed in online(e-) learning?
Teacher:
Develop knowledge & skills
Understand learning and its need
Facilitate learning
Create learning opportunities
Learner:
Self-directed
Self-motivated
Self-regulating
Lifelong learning
To be
successful
Administrator:
Create Learning environment
Provide ICT infrastructure
Resources for lifelong learning

30. How can we succeed in online(e-) learning?
Student
Discipline
Computer Competency
e-Attitude
Participation & involvement
Faculty
e-Mindset
Technical Competency
Course Development
Evaluation & Assessment
e-Learning Environment
Technology
e-Learning Platform
Tech Support
Tech Quality
e-Course Maintenance
Institution
Subject Matter Experts
Intellectual Property
Institutional Support
Sustainability
Frimpon(2012)

31. Let’s find CFSs
Review the supplementary materials
List the critical factors for success in online learning of TCU based on your experiences and expertise.
Share the results with your peer.
Plan an action to make TCU online learning successful.

32. Q & A
Thank you~