ELearning By Amira ALQattan WHAT IS ELEARNING Elearning

E-Learning By : Amira AL-Qattan

WHAT IS E-LEARNING? E-learning comprises all forms of electronically supported learning and teaching. E-learning is essentially the computer and network-enabled transfer of skills and knowledge. E-learning applications and processes include Webbased learning, computerbased learning, virtual classroom opportunities and digital collaboration. Content is delivered via the Internet, intranet/extranet, audio or video tape, satellite TV, and CD-ROM. It can be self-paced or instructorled and includes media in the form of text, image, animation, streaming video and audio.

The Net is our number one source of information Are all websites trustworthy?

We are surrounded with technology. Even those who claim to hate it use it all the time.

General Goals of E-Learning To implement E-Learning in educational and academic institutes To develop and improve the learning process. To cater for a technologicall y literate community by using effective means of communicatio n

Why we need it. . It The helps in developing self confidence It provides a certain psychological safe net in It is all about technology sources are constantly It caters for the different learning Time saving ( registration– handing Gives Compensates the sense for of lack equality of E-learning is available between teachers and learners. 24/7 and a sense of responsibility and intelligences gradesstyles –indesigning time tables…etc) updated the real world among experience learners It It caters for all ages Instant feedback has no limits. .

Types of Elearning Synchronous • It combines both teacher and • learner at the same time. ( voice & video chat - chatrooms) • Asynchronous • Teachers here can log on the net • and put their own resources and assignments. Learner can log later on to check on them (E-mails ) • Blended Learning • It deals with both types. The • learner here can have a direct contact with the teacher as well as self learning. (websites- CDs -programmes ) •

Challenges: Educationists should take Public campaigns are needed Creating the infrastructure partthe in awareness this include: change. of the to raise needed should new system and - Training teachers to its handle importance. new system effectively. the - Setting communication lines. - Designing programmes by professionals.

In traditional education, learners see each other, know each other and very important in this is a world that demands team players more than individualization…

How can we bring this about in a virtual classroom where technology should be dominant?

General discussion concerning tasks, welcome messages and e-mails between members partnering learners in tasks and assignments …etc

Is E-learning as effective as everyone claims?

E-learning can never be the responsibility of one person. The teacher is mainly a facilitator here and the learners are responsible for creating the interactive classroom. Learners are not only to access the net or do the required assignment or browse and surf, they also have to share ideas, state opinion, and judge or evaluate. The teacher here will guide and control what is going on, making sure that the task presented is both appealing to at least 2 different multiple intelligences and the students are actually interested and engaged in learning.

Once we establish this in class, what do you expect to happen?

Effective communication. Peer learning and co-operation among learners. Resources are shared. Encouragement takes place when learners evaluate their peers’ work. Role play and sharing responsibility. Work environment ethics are being enhanced.

And most importantly is that you are actually creating what the market demands;

TEAM PLAYERS

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If we succeed in venturing into the virtual world of e-learning, we will enjoy : - A paper-free world - Universities with no walls - Virtual schools - Digital curriculum - Smart classes

BLOGSPOT Is another way of having a blended learning. Using your blog to upload files and getting instant feedback is one of the advantages of blogs. How to create a blog spot? Follow these steps:

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TASK Choose any lesson in any stage and design an elearning experience for your students.

Amira AL-qattan