e-Learning: Concepts T.Mohammed Hassan

E-learning, Web-based learning E-learning is mostly associated with activities involving computers and interactive networks. The computer does not need to be the central element of the activity or provide learning content. However, the computer and the network must hold a significant involvement in the learning activity. Web-based learning is associated with learning materials delivered in a Web browser, including when the materials are packaged on CD-ROM or other media. disk.

Online learning, Distance learning Online learning is associated with content readily accessible on a computer. The content may be on the Web or the Internet, or simply installed on a CD-ROM or the computer hard disk. Distance learning involves interaction at a distance between instructor and learners, and enables timely instructor reaction to learners. Simply posting or broadcasting learning materials to learners is not distance learning. Instructors must be involved in receiving feedback from learners.

Synchronous learning Within synchronous learning; learning and teaching takes place in real time (same time) while the trainer and learners are physically separated from each other (place shift). Examples include: listening to a live radio broadcast watching live a television broadcast audio/video conferencing Internet telephony online lectures two-way live satellite broadcast

Asynchronous learning Characteristic for asynchronous learning is the fact that the trainer prepares the courseware material before the course takes place. The learner is free to decide when he wants to study the courseware Examples include: self paced courses taken via Internet or CD-Rom videotaped classes stored audio/video Web presentations or seminars recorded audio tapes reading messages

Examples of asynchronous and synchronous learning ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNINGSYNCHRONOUS LEARNING FaxTelephone Screen Sharing Knowledge BaseChat NewsgroupsDesktop Conferencing Computer Based TrainingOnline seminar Quick Reference Guide

Communication Different ways Within communication we distinguish different directions/ways to communicate: one to one one to many many to one many to many

One to one Situation Learner to learner Learner to trainer Trainer to learner Examples chat: private chat in a chat room or the instant messenger send mail to a colleague or ask a question to a trainer screen sharing: sharing Microsoft Word, collaborate on a Word document

One to many Situation Trainer to learners Learner to learners Examples chat: trainer is explaining content to learners video conference: trainer is explaining content to learners via web broadcast screen sharing: using the net for giving learners a tour through PowerPoint slides or web pages newsgroups: posting a question in a newsgroup or discussion forum e-seminar: lecture or presentation over the internet

Many to one Situation Learners to trainer Learners to learner Examples chat: ask or discuss real-time questions or issues to a learning desk newsgroup: react on a posted message in a discussion forum

Many to many Situation Learners to learners Learners to learners and trainers Examples chat: discussion where learners can exchange learning experiences or just talk or a discussion led by trainers where students solve a case by collaboration through discussion two-way video conferencing: virtual classroom situation where trainer explains and learners react or meeting where subjects can be discussed telephone conferencing

e-Learning elements Text Picture/Image Animation Audio Video

Creating eLearning documents – I. Basic elements of own study text paragraphs tables pictures lists others objects (sound, video, …) Main parts of eLearning document title basic information about document motivation, prerequisites, instructions, goals, chapters and sections test glossary literature

Basic elements of chapters goals of the chapter sections and subsections summary index of terms information sources question for thinking examples and results recommended elements eLearning documents are too long for manual creating set of elements which are necessary Creating eLearning documents – II.

Resume E-Learning It is not a cup of web pages! It is a complex learning environment! We need a possibility professionally to create our learning materials. We need a money and peoples! And lot of optimism

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