USING E-PACKAGES ON OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING 1. eLearning Material produced under Phare 2006 financial support Phare TVET RO 2006/ Project financed under Phare EUROPEAN UNION MERI/ NCDTVET-PIU

eLearning is a method through which students are provided with learning opportunities. At this fundamental level, it is no different than other teaching methods. eLearning: Material produced under Phare 2006 financial support Phare TVET RO 2006/ Project financed under Phare EUROPEAN UNION MERI/ NCDTVET-PIU

eLearning is technology-based. Students use the Internet to access materials and to carry out other learning- related activities. eLearning Material produced under Phare 2006 financial support Phare TVET RO 2006/ Project financed under Phare EUROPEAN UNION MERI/ NCDTVET-PIU

eLearning Students use the internet to access materials and to carry out other learning-related activities. Material produced under Phare 2006 financial support Phare TVET RO 2006/ Project financed under Phare EUROPEAN UNION MERI/ NCDTVET-PIU

eLearning eLearning may take place at distance. Students and teachers are in different locations. What are its implications in terms of: learning materials, communication and the learning process management? Material produced under Phare 2006 financial support Phare TVET RO 2006/ Project financed under Phare EUROPEAN UNION MERI/ NCDTVET-PIU

The Advantages of eLearning Enhanced flexibility as learning may take place anywhere and at any time. A higher level of satisfaction of the learner who has a higher level of control and increased accountability for the learning process, which will result in enhanced involvement. Material produced under Phare 2006 financial support Phare TVET RO 2006/ Project financed under Phare EUROPEAN UNION MERI/ NCDTVET-PIU

The Advantages of eLearning Less travelling or, in what concerns this aspect, the opportunity to access learning in farther rural areas. Less time spent outside the workplace, which is of special importance to the increasing number of adult learners. Material produced under Phare 2006 financial support Phare TVET RO 2006/ Project financed under Phare EUROPEAN UNION MERI/ NCDTVET-PIU

The Advantages of eLearning Revision easiness and speed supported by study guidebooks which guide the student through the materials content. Content consistency and the support of study materials presented in a consistent and engaging manner. Material produced under Phare 2006 financial support Phare TVET RO 2006/ Project financed under Phare EUROPEAN UNION MERI/ NCDTVET-PIU

The Advantages of eLearning The provision of knowledge whenever the learners need it which encourages the learners to pursue their interests and allows the employed persons to develop skills necessary at the workplace. Material produced under Phare 2006 financial support Phare TVET RO 2006/ Project financed under Phare EUROPEAN UNION MERI/ NCDTVET-PIU

eLearning eLearning and classroom learning do not compete against each other They are complementary, just like a book and its screening; each of them offers access to a different format material which suits to various individuals at various times. Material produced under Phare 2006 financial support Phare TVET RO 2006/ Project financed under Phare EUROPEAN UNION MERI/ NCDTVET-PIU

eLearning eLearning activity Material produced under Phare 2006 financial support Phare TVET RO 2006/ Project financed under Phare EUROPEAN UNION MERI/ NCDTVET-PIU