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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
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
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-
BoundRegimes
• 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
International Seminar on E - Learning
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