cita 460 – it and the networked economy
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Electronic Education Systems. Group One A.J. Aldino Laura Douglass John Jodice Onell Roman Andy Truesdell. CITA 460 – IT and the Networked Economy. E-Learning Defined:. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
CITA 460 – IT and the Networked Economy
Group OneA.J. Aldino
Laura Douglass
John JodiceOnell Roman
Andy Truesdell
Electronic Education Systems
E-Learning Defined:
All forms of teaching and
learning interacted with or
presented electronically;
whether via Internet, Network, or
Standalone Computer
Topics
Electronic Learning History Current Uses Web Presence System Pros & Cons Future Developments
PLATO Programmed Logic for Automated
Teaching Operations The first Computer Assisted Instruction
System
Stanford University Patrick Suppes and Richard Atkinson Used computers to teach Math and
Reading to Young Children
History - Earliest Origins: 1960
1980’s
Corporations begin relying on CBT
(Computer Based Training)
The Computer Assisted Learning Center (CALC) opens in 1982 Based in New
Hampshire Very small
computer-based adult learning center
1990’s
The World Wide Web forever changed the way we exchange information, ideas, and communicate with one another
1993
Professor at SUNY Plattsburg
Created Virtual Instructional Classroom Environment in Science (VICES)
Research, Education, Service and Teaching (REST)
William D. Graziadei
E-learning intensified in design and use as personal computers became more available and practical
Broadband Networks such as LANs, WANs, and the World Wide Web have added many new dimensions to E-Learning.
History – 1990s to Present
Where is E-Learning used?
Everywhere People need to Learn
High School (K-12)
Higher Education
Business Training Programs
Current E-Learning Technologies
Learning Management Systems Angel Blackboard Moodle
Distance Learning Synchronous Asynchronous
Methods Of Content The focus of E-Learning is distributing
content digitally, and efficiently, often wirelessly, so that it may be consumed anywhere.
Out of Classroom Content Delivery• Internet• Audio or Video
Tape• Satellite TV• CD / DVD
In Classroom Content Delivery• Text• Image • Animation• Streaming
Multimedia
The Presence of E-Learning
The presence of online classes has only continued to grow since their start
The number of students taking online classes has increased steadily since 2002
The availability of online classes facilitate increases to college enrollment
Online Enrollment as a Percentage of Total College Enrollment
200220032004200520060 %
5 %
10 %
15 %
20 %
Three and a half million students took at least one course online in 2006
* Data from The Sloan Consortium’s 2007 Annual Report
What Types of Degrees are Being Studied Online?
All types of degree programs have seen growth with availability of online courses
Associate’s degrees have seen the largest compounded growth
Applications
E-Learning can be applied and used in many different ways, via many different devices.
From computers to TVs, video games to phone apps.
E-Learning is becoming more mobile than ever before
Advantages
Convenient Creative Makes Learning Fun Cost Effective Accessible
Disadvantages
Start-up costs Resource availability in
underdeveloped areas Basic computer skills needed Self determination/discipline is
required Lack of personal interaction Lack of immediate feedback
Global Growth of E-Learning
North
Am
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Latin
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Wes
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Mid
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East
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10%
20%
30%
Growth of Self-Paced eLearning by Region
Growth of Self-Paced eLearning by Region
*North America will continue to be the biggest market
Technology & Distribution E-Learning will continue to grow and expand as
new technology is created and improved.
The rise of Smartphones, Tablets, and Gaming devices all further the cause.
Online Courses & other eLearning media can be downloaded and displayed over WiFi and 3G and 4G cellphone technologies.
Conclusion
Over 12 million Students taking College courses are exclusively Online. With that number expected to double in the next 5 years.*
Corporations are transitioning their training efforts to online varieties.
Technology is advancing and expanding everyday, with more and more emphasis on Mobility and Ease of Access.
* Data from CampusTechnology.com