Importance of e learning

1. Importance of E-Learning
Atif Chauhdary

2. What is E-learning?
The use of Internet
technologies to deliver a
broad array of solutions
that enhance knowledge
and performance
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Rosenberg, 2001
E-learning is Internet-enabled
learning
http://www.cisco.com
E-learning has the potential to revolutionize
the way we teach and how we learn.

3. What is E-learning?
A number of acronyms are used widely in connection with e-learning, most
notably IT, ICT and ILT.
IT Information Technology - the computer infrastructure, hardware and
software used to process data and deliver information
ICT Information and Communication Technologies - the combination of
computing and communication technologies (including computer
networks and telephone systems)
ILT Information and Learning Technologies - this is used to refer to the
use of information and communication technologies to support the
core activities of educational organizations

4. Truth of e-learning
Internet has started reshaping education.
Education will not be the same in the next decade
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There is no going back. The traditional classroom
has to be transformed
Web-based Education Commission, US
Many universities/colleges may not survive
by the end of this decade

5. Why is it important?
E-learning will contribute a wide range of the objectives contained such as
achieving higher levels of skills for the labor market targeting relevant learning
for lower skilled adults, improving integration of existing forms of outreach and
motivating adults to develop new skills.
E-learning is particularly important because people are finding that it can make
a significant difference in so many areas, e.g. to how quickly they master a skill;
how easy it is to study; and, of course, how much they enjoy learning. It has the
capacity to contribute for learning: to raising standards; improving quality;
removing barriers to learning and participation in learning; preparing for
employment; up skilling in the workplace; and ultimately, ensuring that every
learner achieves their full potential.

6. Teacher’s Obligation
use all
available
technology
incorporate
‘old’ &
‘new’
Teacher’s
Obligation
Lay
foundation
for
Lifelong
learning
Encourage
collaborative
learning

7. E-learning tools: E-mail
Every teacher should have an e-mail account
Communicate with students
Students can submit assignment
Can have attachments
Create a paperless environment
Simple but effective
Efficient and cost effective

8. E-learning tools: Online communication
Synchronous communication tool
Communicate with students
Communicate with parents
More students participate
Collaborative learning

9. E-learning tools: Online Groups
Online discussion forum
Teacher can create discussion groups
Teacher could post a question and request
students to comment
Students can post their comments
Can encourage community participation
Collaborative learning can be fostered
Feedback from diverse culture

10. E-learning Tools: Web
Wide range of materials available
Teacher will need to narrow down
It is a resource centre
Sharing of resources
Supported by images, audio, simulation and
multimedia

11. E-learning tools: Video Conference
Can conduct a live lecture
Communication with students
Support by audio, chat and whiteboard
Can be recorded and later be used for on demand
lectures
Demo…

12. Tools: Learning Management System
(LMS)
Management of content
Uploading assignment, quizzes, lessons, handouts
Tracking students
Administrative features
Integration with various tools such as chat, forum,
e-mail, etc.
Reporting

13. Conclusion
E-learning offers opportunity to raise educational
standards in schools
Large range of tools are available for teaching and
learning
Closes the gap of “Digital Divide”
Involvement of teachers and student is important