International Seminar on E - Learning

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 4-5 December 2007

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

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

Clarifying the Terminology Open learning Distance education Flexible learning Online learning and e-learning Virtual education

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

International Seminar on E - Learning Processes Materials Development Materials Acquisition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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