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Introduction-USDLADr. John G. FloresChief Executive OfficerUnited States Distance Learning Association

Dr. Kenneth E. Hartman2008 NDLW National Committee ChairmanAcademic Director, Drexel University Online

Mrs. Julie YoungPresident, USDLAPresident and Chief Executive OfficerFlorida Virtual School

Agenda1. About USDLA2. Global Activity3. F. Soeltl4. N. Sonwalkar5. A. Szucs6. Thank You

Russ ColbertGlobal Education Market DirectorPolycom


• Mission:

To support the development and application of distance learning, education and training (DLE&T) by uniting learners around the world.

• Purpose:

In 1987, the USDLA was founded on the premise of creating a powerful alliance to meet the burgeoning education and training needs of learning communities globally.

• Learning, education and training communities include: • Corporate Training - Pre K-12 - Higher Education• Home Schooling - Continuing Education• Military & Government Education & Training• Telehealth – Multinationals

Mission & Purpose

•Francisco Antinio Soeltl•Founder, President and CEO•MicroPower (Founded 1994)•[email protected]• Tel: + 55 11 3041-8600


Brazil – Context & Main Findings

26 states + Capital26 states + Capital

5,507 cities (Sao Paulo 5,507 cities (Sao Paulo largest citylargest city in the world)in the world)

200 millions habitants200 millions habitants

30 millions Internet users – 30 millions Internet users – 16% over total population16% over total population

3 millions e-Learning users – 3 millions e-Learning users – 10% over Internet users10% over Internet users

+600 Organizations –> 50% +600 Organizations –> 50% GNPGNP

5th largest country5th largest country in the world (China, India, in the world (China, India, USA, Indonesia, Brasil)USA, Indonesia, Brasil) -- PortuguesePortuguese


Stimulate organizations (private, educational and government)to adopt the existing Technologies to support and promote “Continuous Learning” process

Fund Visually ImpairedNon Profit Organizationsin the employmentprocess. (social contribution)

e-Learning Brasil – Award (2002 – 2008)e-Learning Brasil – Award (2002 – 2008)



105 participants105 participants


64%

17%

19%


6 Main Business Reasons

Increase Sales & Customers Satisfaction

Streamline New Product & Services Launch

Reduce T&D Costs

Optimize Cost of Opportunity

Stimulate Self-Development & Self-Carrier Planning Management (pro-active)

Develop and Retain Human Capital

Business Strategies AlignmentBusiness Strategies Alignment



105 Organizations – 1999 / 2008105 Organizations – 1999 / 2008R$ 1,3 billions investments - R$ 2.9 billions benefits R$ 1,3 billions investments - R$ 2.9 billions benefits

Break-even: 6 monthsBreak-even: 6 months



ILT (+12% / 8 years) e-Learning (+25% / year)ILT (+12% / 8 years) e-Learning (+25% / year)


Blended = 3% to 29%Blended = 3% to 29%


““Beyond e-Learning”Beyond e-Learning”

Training(Instructional Solutions)

Workplace Learning and Support(Knowledge and Support Solutions)

Informal Workplace SettingsFormal Learning

Settings

Learning and Performance Architecture

Classroom Training

Mentoring and

Coaching

Next Generation E-Learning

Simulations and Games Knowledge Management

Experts and Expertise

Communities of Practice

Online Training

Information Repositories

Performance Support

True Blended Learning

(“Blended Training”)

Traditional Blended Learning www.marcrosenberg.com


1. Strategic Alignment

2. Results Measurement

3. Pedagogical x Technical Focus

4. Change Management

5. Sponsorship & Engagement

6. Infrastructure

Best PracticesBest Practices

•Dr. Nish Sonwalkar (Sc.D., MIT)•Director of Research, USDLAFormer Principal Educational Architect, MIT, Cambridge, MA

Founder, Sonwalkar Consulting Group, Arlington, MA

•Contact Email: [email protected]


Agenda

Overview Educational Market Space Emerging Online Distance Education The 4-D Individualization Conclusions


Overview

India's population will surpass China in 2012 With technology services based economy the

education is a priority Largest middle class in the world with increasing

financial resources No language barrier (English is predominant) 90% of network coverage via Internet and satellite


Distance Learning Market India

Currently India has 300 Universities and 10,000 affiliated colleges

Next five year plan for India will need 1000 Universities and 30,000 affiliated college

The educational need will still not cover over 5 Million Indian students

Average age of the country is 18, hence emerging student population that will need online education


Emergence of Online Dist. Edu

The online distance learning is answer to the growing educational need of Indian sub-ocntinent.

Indra Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)is largest distance learning University with over million students

Need high quality of individualized online distance learning

The students prefer blended model with limited face-to-face interaction over fully online delivery of courses

The online education with video conferencing and satellite delivery is growing trend


Technology Need for India

The learner value fact-to-face instruction along with online

Online part has to be individualized for learners A combination of video-conferencing with

individualized Synaptic Learning is necessary Requires four dimensions of learning –

multimedia, learning models, interactivity and social learning

4-D Learning online and video conferencing with faculty


Three Functions of Brain

Primary

Secondary

Tertiary


4-Dimensions of Learning

Learning Dimensions

1-D Multimedia..............Auditory, Visual and Kinesthetic

2-D Cognitive Models... Apprentice, Incidental, Inductive, Deductive and Discovery

3-D Interactivity ........... Simulations, Animations, Feedback

4-D Social Construction..Forum, Chat, Blogs, Wiki


4D- Learning - HITE

Multimedia

Cognitive Models

Interactivity

Social Construction


Conclusions

The online distance learning is the ONLY viable answer to the growing education and training need in India

The technology integration in India will require 4-Dimensional approach

India needs help in setting the standards for online distance education: accreditation, best practices, and faculty training

USDLA can play a key role working with IGNOU - the Distance Learning Counsel (DEC)

USDLA must provide guidance on accreditation of online distance learning degree programs

•Dr. András Szűcs•Secretary General, EDEN

European Distance and E-Learning Network

•Director, Centre for Learning Innovation and Adult Learning

Budapest University of Technology and Economics

www.eden-online.org


E-learning and the world of waters

“Stormy waters and fair winds” (2004)

“The underground waters

of e-learning” (2007)


EDEN - a membership organisation

• European Distance and E-Learning Network (1991)

• Institutions - individuals - networks

• 216 institutional members

• 1150+ members in NAP - Network of Academics and Professionals (individual section)

• 400+ institutions represented from 44 countries within and outside Europe

• Information services, professional development, conferences, publications

• The European Journal of Distance and E-learning

• www.eurodl.org

EUROPEAN DISTANCE AND E-LEARNING NETWORKEUROPEAN DISTANCE AND E-LEARNING NETWORKA MEETING PLACE FOR THE OPEN, DISTANCE AND E-LEARNING COMMUNITY IN EUROPE


E-learning in Europe - State of the art

• Supporting factors: emergence of lifelong learning, development of ICTs

• eLearning helped education to enter the first row of policies - but it has

also been subject of quick and sometimes superficial incorporation in

policy programmes

• Prognoses overestimated the power of free market and speed of

developments, particularly in Europe

• There is a general acceptance of online learning today that is different

from the acceptance of distance learning in the past

• Climate of discontinuity and uncertainity present –

is eLearning a consolidated phenomenon?


European eLearning –The policy approach

• Avoiding social exlusion - Equal access, fighting against digital and

age gap

• Stressing the importance of pedagogy, educational methodology,

instructional design

• “Critical and responsible application of technology”

• “There isn’t a real European eLearning industry” –

reasons: language, cultural differences

• Remarkable differences in maturity across member states


Problems, bottlenecks

• Current ICT policies give priority to formal education (schools, universities),

• Less attention and resources are devoted to promoting ICT in lifelong learning and non-formal/informal learning among adults

• Consolidation of professional knowledge is needed to ensure the application of consistent approaches and to realise the added value of e-learning.

• Resistance of teachers and opposition of institutions has been underestimated,

• Students’ approach: seek mostly only for efficiency gain with eLearning, not to explore quality/pedagogy gains

• Need for validated experience and solid educational research!• Small and Medium Enterprises represent a disadvantaged group of

users of e-learning: most of their employees are excluded from opportunities


The ‘right place for e-learning’

The ideal place for new e-Learning is not where consolidated knowledge

has to be spread but where new knowledge is developed, where

innovation can be shared in a participative way

(HELIOS – Horizontal European E-learning Observatory, 2007)


HELIOS E-Learning Territories: Differentiation as key word


Keep in touch!

www.eden-online.org


Thank You 2009 USDLA Annual National Conference, April 26-29, 2009 in St. Louis, MO Website: http://www.usdla.org/2009_Conference/USDLA2009_Home.htm

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Submission Deadline: December 5, 2008

Link: http://www.txdla.org/dlaRFP.asp?app=MAS00-003

2009 USDLA International Distance Learning Awards

Link: http://www.usdla.org/index.php?cid=117

Submission Deadline: January 14,2009

Distance Learning Today (Quarterly) Link: http://www.dltoday.net/