1. Prepared by: Low Kar Suan 106356
E-learning in
21st century
Prepared by: Low Kar Suan

3. Elearning? e-learning? E-learning? e-Learning?
The "e" in eLearning
The"e" in eLearning would be better defined as Evolving or Everywhere or Enhanced or Extended.
Elearning? e-learning? E-learning? e-Learning?
eLearning (also spelled e-Learning)

4. What is e-learning?
Definition - Education or training that is created or delivered
- using a computer or other online learning technologies.
- delivered through a Learning Management System (LMS) or online learning portal
- Enables large numbers of people to receive targeted instruction at their convenience.

5. face to face
Online
Small chunks
Share physical context
Any time, any place, any pace
Context-specific
Easier to build relationships
Collaboration tools
Location-specific

6. Communication and Collaboration
Facebook
Twitter
Blogs
Podcasts
Cell Phones
ePortfolios

7. Why e-Learning? 1. E-learning Supports the Organization’s Goals
Improved training costs
Decreased material costs
Increased productivity
Standardization
2. E-learning Nurtures a Learning Organization & Community
Ongoing access to resources
Knowledge management
Encourage sharing
Employer of choice

10. Benefits of e-Learning
1. Cost effective 
can be done in any geographic location and there are no travel expenses
2. Flexibility
taking class anytime anywhere with different types of learning styles.
3. Personalized learning 
can be customized to meet the individual needs of the learners. 
4. Develops knowledge
helps develop knowledge of the Internet and builds self-knowledge and self-confidence.

12. Tools for high quality e-learning
A one-and-done e-learning toolbox needs the best tool for each of these five categories:
authoring
interactivity
social activity
quizzing
delivery

13. 7 survival skills for 21st century
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Collaboration across Networks and Leading by Influence
Agility and Adaptability
Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
Effective Oral and Written Communication
Accessing and Analyzing Information
Curiosity and Imagination

14. Skills and competences for the 21st century
‘process-oriented’
good communications skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening)
ability to learn independently
social skills (ethics, positive attitude, responsibility)
teamwork skills, collaborative learning, networking

15. Cont… ability to adapt to changing circumstances
thinking skills (problem-solving; critical, logical, numerical skills)
knowledge navigation
entrepreneurship (taking initiative, seeing opportunities)
digital literacy

16. 10 Ways Technology Supports 21st Century Learners in Being Self Directed
Personal learning networks
Free online education resources
Tweet to connect with experts
Empower students to access and learn themselves
Online learning

17. Cont…
6. Authentic publishing 7. Passion(or talent) profiles 8. Use You Tube and iTunes to learn anything 9. Develop authentic learning portfolios 10. Skype an expert

18. References

19. http://www. slideshare