Prepared by: Low Kar Suan 106356 E-learning in 21st century Prepared by: Low Kar Suan 106356

Elearning? e-learning? E-learning? e-Learning? The "e" in eLearning The"e" in eLearning would be better defined as Evolving or Everywhere or Enhanced or Extended. Elearning? e-learning? E-learning? e-Learning? eLearning (also spelled e-Learning)

What is e-learning? Definition - Education or training that is created or delivered - using a computer or other online learning technologies. - delivered through a Learning Management System (LMS) or online learning portal - Enables large numbers of people to receive targeted instruction at their convenience.

face to face Online Small chunks Share physical context Any time, any place, any pace Context-specific Easier to build relationships Collaboration tools Location-specific

Communication and Collaboration Facebook Twitter Blogs Podcasts Cell Phones ePortfolios

Why e-Learning? 1. E-learning Supports the Organization’s Goals Improved training costs Decreased material costs Increased productivity Standardization 2. E-learning Nurtures a Learning Organization & Community Ongoing access to resources Knowledge management Encourage sharing Employer of choice

Benefits of e-Learning 1. Cost effective  can be done in any geographic location and there are no travel expenses 2. Flexibility taking class anytime anywhere with different types of learning styles. 3. Personalized learning  can be customized to meet the individual needs of the learners.  4. Develops knowledge helps develop knowledge of the Internet and builds self-knowledge and self-confidence.

Tools for high quality e-learning A one-and-done e-learning toolbox needs the best tool for each of these five categories: authoring interactivity social activity quizzing delivery

7 survival skills for 21st century Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Collaboration across Networks and Leading by Influence Agility and Adaptability Initiative and Entrepreneurialism Effective Oral and Written Communication Accessing and Analyzing Information Curiosity and Imagination

Skills and competences for the 21st century ‘process-oriented’ good communications skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening) ability to learn independently social skills (ethics, positive attitude, responsibility) teamwork skills, collaborative learning, networking

Cont… ability to adapt to changing circumstances thinking skills (problem-solving; critical, logical, numerical skills) knowledge navigation entrepreneurship (taking initiative, seeing opportunities) digital literacy

10 Ways Technology Supports 21st Century Learners in Being Self Directed Personal learning networks Free online education resources Tweet to connect with experts Empower students to access and learn themselves Online learning

Cont… 6. Authentic publishing 7. Passion(or talent) profiles 8. Use You Tube and iTunes to learn anything 9. Develop authentic learning portfolios 10. Skype an expert

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