E learning

•Learning Methodologies

• Distance Learning

• E-Learning

• Blended Learning

•Flexible Learning Principles/Requirements

•SEAMEO INNOTECH’s e-Solutions

Discussion Outline

Distance Learning

... is an umbrella term encompassing all learning that takes place at locations remote from the point of instruction. ... may take the form of an instructor-led course delivered via satellite to multiple remote locations. ...may also refer to training applications delivered via computer networks to participants or students at any network node.

e-Learning

… is also an umbrella term that covers all learning that takes place using electronic means

... facilitates and enhances both formal and informal learning and knowledge sharing at any time, at any place, and at any pace and is considered to be a current and important form of distance learning.

eLearning: Stages of Evolution

Universities must plan and manage these stages

MISSION

CRITICAL

EXPLORATORY SUPPORTED STRATEGIC TRANSFORMATIVE

Phase I Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5

- eLearning system is unsupported experiment

- 20%+ of Profs post material/instructions

- Students able to read lecture notes online for some courses

- eLearning supported but not in wide usage

- 100% WiFi

- 50%+ courses delivered w/ online content

- Student starts to work in virtual teams

- 80%+ courses delivered with online content

- Prof‘s hold webinars and hold e-polls to to monitor and grade students

- Wide use of online assignmnets and exams

- 100% courses delivered online

- Prof conducts online tests, tracks students progress and adapts teaching methods

- Student knows how they are competing among peers, totally reliant on VLE for success

Source: Blackboard + Intel

eLearning Environments

6

Basic ICT

PC Labs

Classroom eLearning

1:1 eLearning

Technology

Connectivity

Professional Development

Improved Learning Methods

Digital Curriculum

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1980’s 1990’s 2000

Blended Learning

…combines the face-to-face mode with e-Learning. Refers to the optimal mix of different delivery technology or modes. ...the basic feature of a blend is that a number of ingredients are mixed together to give the desired result.

1. F2F-based (or ICT-enhanced class or conference) delivery modality, in which most participants and resource persons remain at one place for most of the time;

Blended Learning

2. VC-based delivery modality, in which participants and resource persons gather at one of the connected sites for most of the sessions;

Blended Learning

3. e-Learning based delivery modality, in which participants learn in their workplace or home most of the time, but will gather at a VC site once or several times to interact

Blended Learning

One Place,

Same time

Multiple Places,

Same Time and

Different Time

Anywhere,

Anytime

Face-to-face

Classroom

Teaching

Distance Learning

Blended Learning

Pure e-Learning

Spectrum of Delivery Modes

Flexible Learning

• is an approach rather than a system or technique;

• it is based on the needs of individual learners, not the interests of the teacher or the institution;

• it gives students as much control as possible over what and when and where and how they learn;

Flexible Learning

• it commonly uses the delivery methods of distance education and facilities of educational technology;

• it changes the role of the teacher from a source of knowledge to a manager of learning and a facilitator. (Johnson)

...is both a process which focuses on access to educational opportunities and a philosophy which makes learning more client and student-centered.

It is learning which allows the learner to choose how to learn, when to learn, where to learn, and what to learn (Paine, 1989)

• e-Learning is naturally suited to distance learning and flexible learning, but can also be used in conjunction with face-to-face teaching

• Flexible learning approaches are often designed using a full range of teaching and learning theories, philosophies and methods

• Aims to provide students with opportunities to

access information and expertise, contribute ideas and opinions, and correspond with other learners and mentors.

…majority of flexible learning programs to date have taken advantage of computer-based systems or mobile devices,

e.g. - mobile phones, iPods, and tablet PCs to increase the mobility of learners and correspondingly enhance the flexibility of their learning.

Increasing Access

Learner Centeredness

Problem & Experiential Based Learning

Competency Based

Modular Approach to Training design

Adult Learning Principles

Recognition of Prior Learning

Degree/Continuum of Openness

Flexible Learning:

Principles

Synchronous refers to the fact that

the teaching and learning activity

is happening at the same time.

E.g. Videoconferencing, Internet

chat and online instant message

Asynchronous - interaction is not

live or in real time. A message is

sent out at one time, a response is

given later.

E.g. Postal mail, email and online

discussion forums

Learning Activity Map

Learning Management System

(LMS)

• software for delivering, tracking

and managing training

• ranges from simple systems for

managing training records to

software for distributing courses

over the Internet and offering

features for online collaboration

LMS Examples

Proprietary

• Blackboard/WebCT

• JoomlaLMS

• Questionmark

• Learn

Open Source

• Moodle

• Instructure

• aTutor

• Sakai