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Embracing E-Learning

Embracing E-Learning. AkinlosotuREL7001-2 . What is E-Learning?. E-learning (electronic learning) is training, education, or instruction that is delivered digitally. Synchronous E-Learning: Learners and instructors engaging in real time.

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Embracing E-Learning

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  1. Embracing E-Learning AkinlosotuREL7001-2

  2. What is E-Learning? • E-learning (electronic learning) is training, education, or instruction that is delivered digitally. • Synchronous E-Learning: Learners and instructors engaging in real time. Asynchronous E-Learning: Learners and instructors not engaging in real time. Adopted from: Broadbent. B. (2002). ABCs of e-Learning: reaping the benefits and avoiding the pitfalls. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass/ Pfeiffer .

  3. Why I recommend E-Learning for Medoptions 1. It can promote productivity 2. Save money 3. Promotes quick delivery of information 4. Provides learners more access to more training 5. Stimulates understanding and recall of information 6. Accommodates different types of learners 7. Promotes self-paced learning 8. Provides convenient access to learning at any time and in any place

  4. Why I recommend E-Learning for Medoptions (continued) 9. Reduces travel time and travel costs 10. Helps learners to develop technical abilities needed to use the Internet 11. Promotes self-responsibility, self-knowledge and self-confidence Adopted from: Broadbent. B. (2002). ABCs of e-Learning: reaping the benefits and avoiding the pitfalls. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass/ Pfeiffer .

  5. Four Types of E-Learning • Informal • Self-paced • Leader-led • Performance support tools Adopted from: Broadbent. B. (2002). ABCs of e-Learning: reaping the benefits and avoiding the pitfalls. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass/ Pfeiffer .

  6. Informal E-Learning A learner accesses a Web site or focused online resource to find important information Adopted from: Broadbent. B. (2002). ABCs of e-Learning: reaping the benefits and avoiding the pitfalls. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass/ Pfeiffer .

  7. Self-Paced E-Learning • Self-paced learning involves learner’s ability to access computer-based (CBT) or Web-based (WBT) training materials at their own pace usually via a CD-ROM for CBT or via a network or Internet for WBT. Adopted from: Broadbent. B. (2002). ABCs of e-Learning: reaping the benefits and avoiding the pitfalls. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass/ Pfeiffer .

  8. Leader-Led E-Learning There are two basic forms: • Learners access real time (synchronous) materials via videoconferencing or via an audio or text messaging such as chat • Learners access delayed materials (asynchronous) through threaded discussions or streamed audio or video Adopted from: Broadbent. B. (2002). ABCs of e-Learning: reaping the benefits and avoiding the pitfalls. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass/ Pfeiffer .

  9. Performance Support Tools • This type provide learners with online tools that help them perform a task, normally in software. Adopted from: Broadbent. B. (2002). ABCs of e-Learning: reaping the benefits and avoiding the pitfalls. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass/ Pfeiffer .

  10. Conclusion • When compared to conventional type of learning, we can see that e-learning saves money by saving time and materials • It promotes self-reliance, self-knowledge and self-confidence • Medoptions (The organization I belong to) will gain not only financially but also achieve high level of employees’ confidence Adopted from: Broadbent. B. (2002). ABCs of e-Learning: reaping the benefits and avoiding the pitfalls. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass/ Pfeiffer .

  11. Reference • Broadbent. B. (2002). ABCs of e-Learning: reaping the benefits and avoiding the pitfalls. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass/ Pfeiffer.

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