IUBAT-International University of Business Agriculture and Technology _____________________________ Founded 1991 by Md.

Alimullah Miyan __________________________

Lecture 9: E-Learning
By Imran Mahmud Email: striker.imran@gmail.com

Definition of E-Learning
E-learning

is commonly referred to the intentional use of networked information and communications technology in teaching and learning. A number of other terms are also used to describe this mode of teaching and learning. They include online learning, virtual learning, distributed learning, network and web based learning.

Type of E-Learning

Self Paced E-Learning Online Individualized self-paced e-learning online refers to situations where an individual learner is accessing learning resources such as a database or course content online via an Intranet or the Internet. Example. www.immibd.com
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Self Paced E-Learning Offline

Individualized self-paced e-learning offline

refers to situations where an individual learner is using learning resources such as a database or a computer-assisted learning package offline (i.e., while not connected to an Intranet or the Internet). An example of this is a learner working alone off a hard drive, a CD or DVD.
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Group-based e-learning synchronously

Group-based e-learning synchronously refers to situations

where groups of learners are working together in real time via an Intranet or the Internet. It may include text-based conferencing, and one or two-way audio and videoconferencing. Examples of this include learners engaged in a real-time chat or an audio-videoconference

Group-based e-learning asynchronously

Group-based e-learning asynchronously refers to situations

where groups of learners are working over an Intranet or the Internet where exchanges among participants occur with a time delay (i.e., not in real time). Typical examples of this kind of activity include on-line discussions via electronic mailing lists and text-based conferencing within learning managements systems

The value of e-learning

Unsurprisingly, given that the respondents were drawn

specifically from a database of those interested in e-learning, 68% of respondents remarked that they thought that elearning is, or could be, very valuable for their learning and teaching needs, 6% suggested that it was quite valuable, 17% that it was valuable, and only 11% were unsure or thought it inapplicable.

How to make e-learning more effective

Availability of hardware (particularly computers) Faster Internet connectivity/improved bandwidth Improved software Appropriate policies favoring e-learning Provision of technical support for e-learning at a range of scales Lower prices for connectivity Availability of reliable electricity Appropriate content in appropriate languages Awareness raising about the value of e-learning Improved training for teachers in e-learning at all levels
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Advantages
Ease of access to information Ability to supervise students at a distance

Safe digital environment for students to submit work

The potential for interactivity amongst and between learners and

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teachers Combination of both synchronous and asynchronous learning Enabling of quality education for increasing numbers of students Potential for re-use of content Students can learn at their own pace Facilitates the management of student records Helps motivate students

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Features of E-Learning
General

The markets for e-learning E-learning: return on investment Organizational benefits of e-learning Customer e-learning Games and e-learning

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 Psychology

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The psychology of e-learning Motivation in e-learning Delivery Change management and e-learning M-learning Learning management systems The Napsterisation of learning (Peer-to-Peer) Evaluation and e-learning E-tutoring Knowledge management and e-learning