DEAR STUDENTS Welcome to the II nd part of e-

learning. Here we are going to view materials

about some of the delivery methods of e-learning, Instructor led training and about the Concept of e-learning.

E-learning is a means of education that incorporates self-motivation, communication, efficiency, and technology. Distance between the student and the instructor is eliminated. E-learning is efficient as it eliminates distances by properly equipped computer terminals, and other means of Internet accessible technology

E-learning is a flexible term used to describe a means of teaching through technology.The different types of e-learning are based on:•Means of communication(through online, face to face, blended learning)•Schedule(synchronous &Asynchronous)•E-learning class structure(self-paced, instructor-led, or self-study with an expert)•Technologies used

Delivery methods of e-learning

Synchronous learningAsynchronous learning Instructor-led groupSelf-study with subject expertWeb-based: blog-Wikis-forumsComputer-based (CD-ROM)Video/audio streaming

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 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 Q & A mentoring reading e-mail messages

Examples of synchronous learning

SYNCHRONOUS LEARNING

Telephone

Screen Sharing

Chat

Desktop Conferencing

Online seminar

 

Examples of Asynchronous learning

ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNING

Fax

E-mail

Newsgroups

Computer Based Training

Quick Reference Guide

Truth of e-learning

Internet has started reshaping education.Education will not be the same in the next decade

Many formal universities/colleges may not Have much attraction by the end of this

decade

There is no going back. The traditional classroomhas to be transformed

Web-based Education Commission, US

Teacher’s Obligation

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use allavailabletechnolog

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Encourage collaborat

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‘old’ & ‘new’

Building an e-learning culture

Learner: Self-directed Self-motivated Self-regulating Lifelong learning

Building anE-learning

Culture

Teacher:Develop knowledge & skillsUnderstand learning and its needFacilitate learningCreate learning opportunities

Administrator:Create Learning environmentProvide ICT infrastructureResources for lifelong learning

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

Instructor led training

It refers to the traditional classroom training where a teacher teaches a classroom full of students.

The problems of this training are1. Distance: Bringing together the students under one roof for requires time and money.2. Audience size and response time: Same planning is required for smaller and larger group of students in planning, infrastructure and instructors. 3. Off the job time: working people face difficulty in finding a replacement for their jobs.

Concept of e-learning

In our rapid changing world, we find it difficult to overcome the learning challenges and the possible achievements.

To bridge this gap, the concepts such as e-learning, e-teaching, e-teachers has become the part of effective education.

E-teaching E-teaching is the appreciation of live

teaching with streaming lectures, whiteboards, downloadable slide sets and discussion forum.

E-teaching is an automation of an existing teacher-centered educational approach

The real work is in creating content and learning management systems that support e-learning.

E-teachersE-teachers are teachers who work in an

internet environment in both regular and virtual classroom situations.

They build new concepts of working in time and space.

They find new learning resources as they interact with information, materials and ideas with their students and colleagues.