International Seminar on E — Learning International

International Seminar on E - Learning

International Seminar on E - Learning Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 4 -5 December 2007

E-Learning: Perspective On Planning G. Dhanarajan Wawasan Open University Penang Malaysia

International Seminar on E - Learning Presentation • Clarifying the Terminology • Assigning a Purpose for e- learning • Contemporary discussion on e- learning • Processes • Defining the Challenges • Collaboration and Partnerships

International Seminar on E - Learning Clarifying the Terminology • Open learning • Distance education • Flexible learning • Online learning and e-learning • Virtual education

International Seminar on E - Learning • Open Learning Entry to learning with no or minimum barriers with respect to age, gender, or time constraints

International Seminar on E - Learning Distance Education The delivery of learning or training to those who are separated mostly by time and space

International Seminar on E - Learning Flexible Learning The provision of learning opportunities that can be accessed at any place and time

International Seminar on E - Learning Online learning and e-learning The application of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to enhance distance education

International Seminar on E - Learning Virtual Education Includes aspects of both online and e learning; it is largely web-centric

International Seminar on E - Learning Purpose for E – Learning • • • : Enriching and Diversifying Curriculum Interactivity and independence Flexibility Connectivity Reaching out Reaching Far

International Seminar on E - Learning Enriching and Diversifying Curriculum • Richness of information • Multimedia • Instantly accessible

International Seminar on E - Learning Interactivity and independence • Active learning • Self paced learning • Exercise choice in order of learning • Access and respond to assessment

International Seminar on E - Learning Flexibility • Anytime • Anywhere • Any method [multi media

International Seminar on E - Learning Connectivity • LAN • • • WWW On line libraries E- book repositories Wikipedia Primary sources of information

International Seminar on E - Learning Reaching Far • Remote communities • Portable classroom

International Seminar on E - Learning Reaching Out • Diversity of Learners • Mobile learners • Career changes • Re skilling and re tooling

International Seminar on E - Learning Contemporary Discussions on E – Learning An emerging vision A few myths A few risks A few opportunities

International Seminar on E - Learning An Emerging Vision Learner centred New learners Learning communities Unbundling centralised functions Using large databases

International Seminar on E - Learning A Few Myths • Not a purely technical issue • More than an add on to regular business • Cheaper • Replaces campus and teachers

International Seminar on E - Learning A Few Risks • Marginalizing populations • Marginalizing academics • Downloading costs

International Seminar on E - Learning • A Few Opportunities • Improving access • Enhancing quality • Benefiting global diversity • Building partnerships

International Seminar on E - Learning A Few Markets • • Global k-economy Standardized products and services Towards borderless learning USD trillion dollars business

International Seminar on E - Learning Challenges • Changing instructional practices • Freeing classrooms from time-bound regimes • Re-examining the campus-based delivery system • Re-examining the role of academics

International Seminar on E - Learning Changing Instructional Practices • Reorientation of teachers • Review of pedagogy • Self learning • Instructional design

International Seminar on E - Learning Freeing Classrooms from Time. Bound. Regimes • Flexible – freedom from time table • 24/365 days of learning • Self paced • Assessment on call

International Seminar on E - Learning Re-examining the Campus-based Delivery System • • Learner centric Assessment of prior learning Review of administrative arrangements and Governance

International Seminar on E - Learning Re-examining the Role of Academics • Teachers as navigators • Removing the fear factor • Staff development to use technology

International Seminar on E - Learning Processes • Materials Development • Materials Acquisition

International Seminar on E - Learning Materials Development • • Concept Development Phase Demonstration & Validation Phase Design & Development Phase Production & Delivery

International Seminar on E - Learning Materials Development • Production & Delivery – – – Granularity Modularity Interoperability Customisation Common Object Standards Instructional Design Options

International Seminar on E - Learning Materials Acquisition • General factors • Specific factors • Media factors

International Seminar on E - Learning Collaboration & Partnerships • Reasons for Partnerships • Lessons from Others

International Seminar on E - Learning Reasons for Partnerships • Economic • Enrolment Patterns • Funding Patterns

International Seminar on E - Learning Lessons from Others • • • Complimentarity Mission, Clarity & Articulation Institutional Commitment Community Support Organisational Strutures Leadership

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