6. Types of E-learning
Rapid:
Asynchronous: student
directed, self paced learning.
Synchronous: set time,
internet classroom sessions.
7. Some Facts 1
Online Courses: Don’t
exceed €900/year.
Non-Online Courses:
Between €5,000- €12,000.
Time Spent Online:
Average 4 hours/day.
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ont-waste-money-market-smarter
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us/content/3945855/-5/1/parent_id/20/4
8. Some Facts 2
Irish education e-
learning system is
progressing slowly.
Only starting to
introduce a system for
schools.
Germany and
France lead Europe in this
sector.
Ireland is falling
behind other European
countries.
http://annaree-netherlands2011.blogspot.ie/2011_07_01_archive.html
9. Some Facts 3
€150 million was
promised in 2009 to
improve the online
learning system.
Plan of
100Mbit/s
broadband to all
post-primary
schools.
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12. Advantages
Flexible time!
No attendance
sheet!
More spare time!
http://www.onlineprofessionaldevelopmentr
esource.com/mod/page/view.php?id=97
13. Advantages
No wasting money!
No daily travel cost!
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esource.com/mod/page/view.php?id=97
14. Advantages
Cheaper course
fees!
Can study
abroad!
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esource.com/mod/page/view.php?id=97
15. Disadvantages
Internet ACCESS
No physical
contact
http://www.21stcenturycollaborative.co
m/2011/04/online-learning-is-so-last-year/
16. Disadvantages
Ability to use
INTERNET
Ability to use PC
http://www.21stcenturycollaborative.co
m/2011/04/online-learning-is-so-last-year/
17. Disadvantages
Have to be
SELF-MOTIVATED
And very big ONE:
DISTRACTION
BY
SOCIAL
WEBSITES
e.g. FACEBOOK
http://www.21stcenturycollaborative.co
m/2011/04/online-learning-is-so-last-year/