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Brissa RamosJuly 2013

Technology and the eLearner Today

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• Welcome all classmates!

• What we will cover:– What are the most common synchronous and asynchronous

eLearning tools

– The effectiveness of eLearning tools

– Experience with eLearning tools

– Web 2.0 in eLearning

– eLearners today

Welcome Everyone!

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Synchronous & Asynchronous eLearning ToolsThere various types of eLearning tools, most of

them fit into two categories. Synchronous (at

the same time) and Asynchronous(not at the

same time):

• Some of the most common synchronous eLearning tools that are used in today’s society are chat, instant messaging, Video conferencing like Skype, Audio conference, and Web 2.0.

• Examples of asynchronous eLearning tools are Email, Text messaging, Wiki, Blog, Podcast, Web 2.0.

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Effectiveness of eLearning Tools

• Video conferencing can also be very effective as you are able to connect with the learners visually, however some might find it challenging because you are restricted on the activities that you can actually conduct on a video conference with your audience.

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Effectiveness of eLearning Tools

• Podcasts, allows students to listen to lectures at convenient times that are set by their own schedule, not by someone else’s demand.

• This gives students the flexibility that they might need to continue their education without placing constrains on their other responsibilities.

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Experience with eLearning Tools• Self-directed learning,

creative thinking, technology integration, and content standards.

• Inspiring learning environments, and effective assessments that not only meet content standards but also bring out the creative spirit in “today’s” students.

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Downside of eLearning

• Learners are not able to... – Obtain feedback right away

– Obtain answers to their questions inside the classroom

– Engage physically with other students

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Web 2.0 in eLearning• Google

• Wikipedia

• Yahoo!

• Bing

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• Technologically savvy

• Self motivated

• Learns from informal learning

• Enjoys videos and audio

• Enjoys learning asynchronously

eLearner Today

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Works Cited

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Questions?

Brissa Ramos

Email: BRI2103530@marico

pa.edu

THANK YOU!