Advantages of E Learning Learner Independence Flexible accessibility

Advantages of E - Learning • • • Learner Independence Flexible accessibility Differentiation by pace of learning Differentiation by learners’ interests Learner presentations: attractive & stimulating multimedia approach • Overcome Literacy problems: use of keyboard instead of pen / paper

Learner Independence • Learner takes ownership of learning • Individual or group learning possible without direct teaching • Opportunities to repeat and review activities

Flexible Accessibility • Time: Flexible • Place: Home, classroom, resource centre…. • Informal modes of delivery: use of message boards, chat rooms, etc • Use of mobile phones: build on current skills • Cater for range of Learning Styles

Differentiation by Learners’ Interests • Projects • Individualised learning: create own dictionary / phrase book / brochure / leaflet

Learner presentations: attractive & stimulating multimedia approach • Learners manipulate images and text to produce Power point presentations • Use of video clips from mobile phones & recordings of classroom activities • Assessment: learner portfolios • LDD: Creation of “books” using specialist software

Overcome Literacy Problems: keyboard and image instead of pen and paper • Allowing learners to overcome deficiencies in particular areas of literacy, e. g. handwriting (especially motor skill problems) • To enable learners to develop skills where they are stronger to a higher level without being held back by weaknesses in other areas