1. Master’s Thesis Presentation Utilising eLearning in GPRS Product Competence Transfer Pekka Määttänen 12.10.2004

2. Outline of the presentation: - Purpose of the Master’s thesis - Introduction to eLearning - Case eLearning solution creation process - Conclusions

3. Introduction to Master’s thesis: - Investigate the theoretical background for eLearning solution creation - Investigate the process flow for producing an eLearning solution and how well the theories are applied by using a case project

4. Why eLearning? - rapid evolution of electronic and web-enabling technologies - globalisation - increased competition - need to cut down costs

5. Three fundamental eLearning criteria: 1.eLearning is networked 2.eLearning is delivered via computer using standard Internet technologies 3.eLearning provides tools for enhanced learning

6. eLearning is a solution offering added value for the learner by utilising multimedia, eLearning pedagogy, communications- and information technology as the means for delivering the learning.

7. Evolution of eLearning - 1920s Sidney Pressey teaching machine - 1950s B.F Skinner’s teaching machine - 1960s Computer Assisted Teaching (IBM) - 1970s to 1980s Computer Based Training delivery using disks and CD-ROMs - 1990s introduction of learning management systems - spreading of high-bandwidth access - Evolution in multimedia technologies

8. eLearning benefits: 1.Not restricted to time or place 2.Offers cost and timesavings 3.Provides collaborative learning environment 4.Consistent messages 5.Scalability 6.Supports individual study times

9. eLearning pedagogics: -Behavioural learning theory -Cognitive learning theory -Constructive learning theory

10. Blended learning -Combines technology-enabled education with traditional classroom training -Offers additional advantages: -Provides social interaction -Familiar and comfortable method -Interactive learning environment

11. Blended learning solution components 1.Instructor led live-event 2.Self paced learning 3.Collaboration 4.Assessment 5.Performace support material

12. An example of blended learning solution

13. eLearning solution creation

14. eLearning solution creation process: -RFQ Phase -Creation of Instructional design -Creation of synopsis -Creation of storyboards -Production works -Implementation -Piloting -Verification and project closure

15. An example of eLearning course creation process:

16. Request for Quotation phase -preliminary plan of the eLearning solution -estimation of resources Creation of instructional design -learner characteristics -course structure -learning style -use of multimedia -assessment and exercises -performance support material -collaborative elements -technical specifications

17. Creation of course synopsis -Detailed plan of the eLearning solution -Definition of eLearning solution structure Creation of storyboards -all text of the eLearnign solution -all graphical elements of the course as scetches Production works -Graphical implementation of the storyboards -Basic graphics and animation technologies

18. Implementation to the learning management system Piloting Verification and project closure

19. Conclusions: - eLearning solution creation followed the theory of eLearning solution creation - all pedagogical theories were supported Future improvements concerning the creation process: - more advanced project resourcing tools