The use of Internet The use of Internet technologies to deliver a technologies to deliver a broad array of solutions that broad array of solutions that enhance knowledge and enhance knowledge and performance.performance.

E-learning is,E-learning is, INTERNET INTERNET ENABLED LEARNING.ENABLED LEARNING.

• Use of e-learning has been visible since the Use of e-learning has been visible since the 1960s.1960s.

• In 1960, the University of Illinois initiated this In 1960, the University of Illinois initiated this firstfirst

• In the early 1960s, Stanford University In the early 1960s, Stanford University experimented this with using computers to experimented this with using computers to teach math and reading to young children in teach math and reading to young children in elementary schools in East Palo Alto, elementary schools in East Palo Alto, California. California.

• Educational institutions began to take Educational institutions began to take advantage of the new medium by offering advantage of the new medium by offering distance learning courses using computer distance learning courses using computer networking for information.networking for information.

Internet has started reshaping education.

Education will not be the same in the next decade

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

E-learning market will swell E-learning market will swell Rapidly by 2015Rapidly by 2015 . Only about 5-10% of the Only about 5-10% of the

world’s population have world’s population have taken an on-line course.taken an on-line course.

E-learning is still E-learning is still new.new.

Many softwares have been developed by different companies for interactive boards used in e-learning.e.g:- APACHE, JAM etc.

A big growth is expected in the education market.A big growth is expected in the education market.

Student population in colleges Student population in colleges increase from 2,32,000 at the turn increase from 2,32,000 at the turn of the century to 13 million todayof the century to 13 million today

In Malaysia, with one universityin 1957 to over 21 public and private university

The Indian Army will be establishingan online educational portal shortlyand hope to enroll 15,000 to 20,000 of its army personnelfor a degree programme. The future soldiers willThe future soldiers will

not be carrying guns butnot be carrying guns butComputers!!!!Computers!!!!

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IMPACT

Internet:Internet:Greatest Greatest impactimpact

Chalk-and-board classrooms will not be eliminated Less emphasis

Interactive Digital Content:• more emphasis• on demand learning• interactive

E-LEARNING: BLENDED MODE

KNOWLEDGE-BASEDKNOWLEDGE-BASEDECONOMYECONOMY

PEOPLEPEOPLE- Work Culture- ICT Skills- Knowledge worker- Learning Society- United, moral & ethical

INFRASTRUCTUREINFRASTRUCTURE- Communication - Fibre-Optic Cabling- Gigabit ATM- Satellite- Transport/Logistic etc.

APPLICATION APPLICATION &&CONTENTCONTENT- Smart Schools- e-govt.- Smartcard- Tele-medicine- Others

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KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY

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ICT based Economy

Knowledge Products & Services

Competitive Knowledge Economy

NATIONAL ICT EDUCATIONAL VISION

Traditional and E-learning approachesTraditional and E-learning approaches

Traditional ClassroomTraditional Classroom E-LearningE-Learning

ClassroomClassroom • Physical – limited sizePhysical – limited size

• SynchronousSynchronous

• UnlimitedUnlimited

• Anytime, anywhereAnytime, anywhere

ContentContent • PowerPoint/transparency/etcPowerPoint/transparency/etc

• Textbooks/libraryTextbooks/library

• VideoVideo

• CollaborationCollaboration

• Multimedia / simulationMultimedia / simulation

• Digital libraryDigital library

• On demandOn demand

• Syn & Asyn. CommunicationSyn & Asyn. Communication

PersonalisationPersonalisation • One learning pathOne learning path • Learning path and pace Learning path and pace determined by learnerdetermined by learner

Lack of facilities and funding

Increase in tuition fee

Growing student population

Privatisation of education

Cost effective solutions(e.g. e-learning)

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TV/VHSTV/VHS

LCDLCD PC PC

WhiteboardWhiteboard

LEARNING THROUGH E-LEARNING THROUGH E-CONTENTCONTENT

• In an on-line multimedia learning In an on-line multimedia learning environment:environment:– teaching & learning is ‘one-to-one’ teaching & learning is ‘one-to-one’ (individual)(individual)

– more interactivity more interactivity (in normal classroom, it varies with the (in normal classroom, it varies with the class size)class size)

– learner-centeredlearner-centered– Learner monitoring & grading systemLearner monitoring & grading system– Learning with fun ….Learning with fun ….

BENEFITSBENEFITS

• ConvenientConvenient– self-service self-service (mix and match)(mix and match)

– on-demand on-demand ((anytime, anywhereanytime, anywhere))– private learningprivate learning– self-pacedself-paced– Flexibility: Flexibility: (modular package)(modular package)

• Cost-effectiveCost-effective– Virtual learning environmentVirtual learning environment– Share lessons among schoolsShare lessons among schools– Reduce material costReduce material cost– Reduce travel/accommodation costsReduce travel/accommodation costs

BENEFITSBENEFITS

BenefitsBenefits

• ConsistentConsistent– Central control of contentCentral control of content– Same quality of content for allSame quality of content for all– Same quality of education for allSame quality of education for all

BenefitsBenefits

• media-richmedia-rich– Easier to understand & more engagingEasier to understand & more engaging

• repeatablerepeatable– As many times as you likeAs many times as you like

• easier to monitor progresseasier to monitor progress– less administrative workless administrative work– can be more precisecan be more precise

Management of content

Tracking students

Administrative features

Integration with various tools such as chat, forum, e-mail, etc.

Reporting

Demo... of Multimedia Learning System (MMLS)

Strength- Low learning cost

- Learner-driven learning

- Accessibility

- Easy learning management

- Just in time

- Good for shy learner

Weakness- Limited Interaction(Teacher-student)

- Difficulty in developing content

- Difficulty in evaluation

- Limitation of technology

- Effective to limited areas

- Less effective in learning

Opportunity- To secure many customers

- Provision of diverse learning

opportunities using different ICT

- Sharing information and resources

with other institutions

Threat- Cost to develop system:

Server, LMS, Contents

- Difficulty of Standardization

due to changes in ICT environment:

Diffusion of new digital devices

Improved open access to education, including access to full degree programs.

Better integration for non-full-time students, particularly in continuing education.

Improved interactions between students and instructors.

Provision of tools to enable students to independently solve problems.

Acquisition of technological skills through practice with tools and computers.

Potential distractions that hinder true learning. Ease of cheating. Bias towards tech-savvy students over non-technical

students, Teachers' lack of knowledge and experience to

manage virtual teacher-student interaction. Lack of social interaction between teacher and

students. Lack of direct and immediate feedback from

teachers Youngsters unknowingly may invlove in some cyber

crime if not monitored properly.

Providing diverse content focusing on introductory and repetitive learning

- Providing on-line service of good quality classroom (off-line) lecture

- Providing learning materials to anyone, anytime without any limitations

e-learning offers opportunity to raise educational standards in schools .

Closes the gap of “Digital Divide”. Involvement of teachers and parents is

important. Schools will need funding, access and

training.