International Seminar on E - Learning

1. International Seminar on E - Learning

2. International Seminar on E - Learning Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 4-5 December 2007

3. E-Learning: Perspective On Planning G. Dhanarajan Wawasan Open University Penang Malaysia

4. International Seminar on E - Learning Presentation Clarifying the Terminology Assigning a Purpose for e- learning Contemporary discussion on e- learning Processes Defining the Challenges Collaboration and Partnerships

5. International Seminar on E - Learning Clarifying the Terminology • Open learning • Distance education • Flexible learning • Online learning and e-learning • Virtual education

6. International Seminar on E - Learning • Open Learning Entry to learning with no or minimum barriers with respect to age, gender, or time constraints

7. International Seminar on E - Learning Distance Education The delivery of learning or training to those who are separated mostly by time and space

8. International Seminar on E - Learning Flexible Learning The provision of learning opportunities that can be accessed at any place and time

9. International Seminar on E - Learning Online learning and e-learning The application of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to enhance distance education

10. International Seminar on E - Learning Virtual Education Includes aspects of both online and e learning; it is largely web-centric

11. International Seminar on E - Learning Purpose for E – Learning : • Enriching and Diversifying Curriculum • Interactivity and independence • Flexibility • Connectivity • Reaching out • Reaching Far

12. International Seminar on E - Learning Enriching and Diversifying Curriculum • Richness of information • Multimedia • Instantly accessible

13. International Seminar on E - Learning Interactivity and independence • Active learning • Self paced learning • Exercise choice in order of learning • Access and respond to assessment

14. International Seminar on E - Learning Flexibility • Anytime • Anywhere • Any method [multi media

15. International Seminar on E - Learning Connectivity • LAN • WWW • On line libraries • E- book repositories • Wikipedia • Primary sources of information

16. International Seminar on E - Learning Reaching Far • Remote communities • Portable classroom

17. International Seminar on E - Learning Reaching Out • Diversity of Learners • Mobile learners • Career changes • Re skilling and re tooling

18. International Seminar on E - Learning Contemporary Discussions on E – Learning An emerging vision A few myths A few risks A few opportunities

19. International Seminar on E - Learning An Emerging Vision Learner centred New learners Learning communities Unbundling centralised functions Using large databases

20. International Seminar on E - Learning A Few Myths • Not a purely technical issue • More than an add on to regular business • Cheaper • Replaces campus and teachers

21. International Seminar on E - Learning A Few Risks • Marginalizing populations • Marginalizing academics • Downloading costs

22. International Seminar on E - Learning • A Few Opportunities • Improving access • Enhancing quality • Benefiting global diversity • Building partnerships

23. International Seminar on E - Learning A Few Markets • Global k-economy • Standardized products and services • Towards borderless learning • USD trillion dollars business

24. International Seminar on E - Learning Challenges • Changing instructional practices • Freeing classrooms from time-bound regimes • Re-examining the campus-based delivery system • Re-examining the role of academics

25. International Seminar on E - Learning Changing Instructional Practices • Reorientation of teachers • Review of pedagogy • Self learning • Instructional design

26. International Seminar on E - Learning Freeing Classrooms from Time- BoundRegimes • Flexible – freedom from time table • 24/365 days of learning • Self paced • Assessment on call

27. International Seminar on E - Learning Re-examining the Campus-based Delivery System • Learner centric • Assessment of prior learning • Review of administrative arrangements and • Governance

28. International Seminar on E - Learning Re-examining the Role of Academics • Teachers as navigators • Removing the fear factor • Staff development to use technology

29. International Seminar on E - Learning Processes • Materials Development • Materials Acquisition

30. International Seminar on E - Learning Materials Development • Concept Development Phase • Demonstration & Validation Phase • Design & Development Phase • Production & Delivery

31. International Seminar on E - Learning Materials Development • Production & Delivery • Granularity • Modularity • Interoperability • Customisation • Common Object Standards • Instructional Design Options

32. International Seminar on E - Learning Materials Acquisition • General factors • Specific factors • Media factors

33. International Seminar on E - Learning Collaboration & Partnerships • Reasons for Partnerships • Lessons from Others

34. International Seminar on E - Learning Reasons for Partnerships • Economic • Enrolment Patterns • Funding Patterns

35. International Seminar on E - Learning Lessons from Others • Complimentarity • Mission, Clarity & Articulation • Institutional Commitment • Community Support • Organisational Strutures • Leadership

36. International Seminar on E - Learning THANK YOU