E-Learning in the 21st Century

Prepared by:Cheam Seow Fang

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E-learning = Electronic learning

• E-learning is the use of technology to enable people to learn at anytime and anywhere.

• Example:

England Malaysia

Teaching and learning is done through network connection such as video call

• E-learning is about information, communication, education and training.

Lecturer Students

Major Characteristic of E-learning

• Interactivity – can be broken down into 4 levels:i. Simple clicking/activityii. Making basic choices iii. Problem solving iv. Creation

E-learning in the 21st century• Consists of World Wide Web (WWW), cell

phones, instant messaging (IM), MP3s and Global Community

• E-learning in the 21st century involves– critical thinking – problem solving – creativity – innovation – communication – collaboration

• Corporate – to inform and educate both their employees and customers

• Higher education & K-12 learning– cyber schools allow students to maintain their

own pacing and progress, course selection and provides flexibility for students to create their own schedule

• Students with disabilities – E-Resources can be made accessible to students

with visual impairments, dyslexia and motor injuries

Who uses E-learning?

• Flexible & accessible – users are able to proceed through a program at their own pace and at their own pace.

• Worldwide – users can access it at everywhere and any time

• Cross-platform – E-learning can be accessed by Web browsing software on any platform.

Why E-learning?

• Effective learning – graphics in e-learning gain learners’ attention and ease the reception of knowledge

• Fast delivery – notes and information can be uploaded in a short time using Internet, ease for updating information

• Lower cost – environmental friendly as all the stuffs are done online, decrease expenses on human resources, delivery, etc.

Why E-learning?

• Slideshare – PowerPoint presentations, Word documents and Adobe PDF Portfolios can be uploaded and shared publicly or privately

• Scribd – social publishing website where original writings and documents are shared

• Google Doc

Tools for E-learning

• Youtube • Facebook

• Blogs

• Twitter

Tools for E-learning

Free access and a sharing corners for users

-videos, notes, opinions, etc.

• Wikispaces – a free wiki host providing wiki spaces, visual page

editing and discussion areas for community or members of the group

• Moodle– a free application which helps educators create

online courses with opportunities for rich interaction and collaboration

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvCIv5KCbeE

Tools for E-learning

Videos Gallery

“E-learning Overview”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4qOlJnckyQ

“Advantages of E-learning”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxUQsKxcOYM&feature=fvwrel

“Future of E-learning” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GnDDZEUKf0&feature=related