John Vail

* What Hasn’t Worked * Barriers to Adoption * Advantages to eLearning * Economies of Scale * Why You Must Adopt eLearning * Borderless Education * Knowledge Society & Economy * Key Assumptions to Assure Success

* Learners Expect e-Learning * Adjustment of expectations

* Course Management Systems are not e-learning * Buy-in from faculty has yet to reach the tipping point * Higher Education does provide training and support * Educators are not availing themselves

* e-Learning requires a major shift of attitudes and resources * Technology is constantly evolving and improving

Scheduling flexibility Tailored fit to individual learning styles Fosters more interaction than large lecture courses Develops skills and abilities to become lifelong learners Helps encourage learners to take responsibility for their learning

Economies of Scale Reduction of the carbon footprint Nimble, allowing connections to current thought

Knowledge Society Knowledge Economy Borderless Education

* Higher Education is a Business * ICT skills and competencies are needed in a Knowledge Society * Digital Natives & Next Generation Learners * Can provide learners with an edge over their peers to gain employment

* Learners are self-regulated and motivated * Faculty and staff see the benefit

* eLearning capitalizes on Information Communications Technologies * Learners expect e-learning to be an integrated part of their higher education experience * Technology is constantly evolving and improving * Advantages to eLearning include: * Scheduling flexibility * Tailored fit to individual learning styles * Helps encourage learners to take responsibility for their learning * Benefit from economies of scale * Reduction of the carbon footprint * Nimble, allowing connections to current thought * Higher education is a business and elearning can provide learners with an edge over their peers to gain employment – helping to attract new learners

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