E-LEARNING
SCORM & TinCan
SCORM
Shareable Content Object Reference Model
Allow a certain resource to be viewed and function properly
Content can be created one time and used in many different systems
SCORM is widely adopted by huge organizations
TInCan
TinCan is an open source API
Lifts many restrictions of older specifications.
It includes simplicity and extra security measures
We should expect more from it in the future
Open source LMS
Can grow quickly if they have enough interest and input.
Solid community foundation online with forums or email lists for user support.
Elements of Online Courses
A number of criteria must be met to ensure that students receive the benefits.
Consistent instructor presence
Encourage, inspire and ensure students don’t feel like they have embarked.
Be tracked and given proper feedback which is very important throughout the learning process.
A streamlined and well-designed LMS
Easy to navigate, is well-organized and contains high quality material.
Everyday tasks include the distribution of new material and sending, receiving and grading assignments.
Content that is up to par.
Most important thing to keep a student satisfied is the material.
System must be well designed and efficient.
Tested delivery methods
Compatibility is always a delicate matter.
Serves as a model of excellence for the e-learning industry.
Online tests and quizzes
Tests and quizzes are still an essential part of the educational process.
The instructor is able to track the progress of students and assess the effectiveness of the curriculum.
Tests and quizzes a vital part of e-learning
Suprovide an array of benefits for both the learner and the instructorbtopic.
It also makes testing a hassle-free task as corrections are automated with a LMS.
Randomizing question and answer order to makestudents memorize the correct option.
Instant grading and feedback.
Less work to be done.
Allows instructor to see trends and act upon them to improve the curriculum.
It is also environmentally friendly!
It allows them to know what they did wrong immediately.
Keeps learners engaged.
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LEARNING PLATFORMS
LMS
Definition
Computer system specifically developed to administer online courses.
Collaboration between student and teacher.
LMS allows to manage different aspects of a course.
LMS is the backbone of e-learning.
LMS are built on various platformsnly PHP, .Net or Java.
LMS hook up to a database such as PostgreSQL, MySQL or SQL Server.
Features
Easy GUI
The environment more aesthetically pleasing.
Customization
Language options, notification settings and other important features can be changed.
Enrollment
Online registration and payment through credit card or PayPal.
Virtual Classroom
Whiteboard systems for virtual classroom sessions and help you to schedule sessions too.
Social Networking
Share your content or news items via Twitter or Facebook etc.
Communication
A LMS may provide you with a chat room or a forum that you and your students can use.
Course pathways
Flexible work flow to set students on certain ‘learning pathways’.
Reports
Reports in excel that allow graphical representation of data.
Help with content creation
Being user-friendly.
Solid test environments.
Templates to attract students.
Synchronous e-learning vs asynchronous e-learning
Divided into
Synchronous
Chat and
videoconferencing.
Any learning tool that is in real-time.
It enables students to avoid feelings of isolation.
It has a specific time slot in order to attend a teaching session.
Asynchronous
Can be carried out even when the student or teacher is offline.
Communications delivered via web,
email and messages posted on community forums.
Perfect option for users who enjoy taking
their time with each lesson plan.
Lack of motivation.
Both
strategies have their own pros and cons
Types of learning
management systems
Commercial LMS
Good documentation, product and support. Besides being more free and stable.
SaaS (Software as a Service)
Requires more maintenance and support.
The system is running on someone else's
server.
It will have a higher initial cost as you will have to pay for the software and installation.
It may be more cost effective in the long run.
Content authoring tool
It is a software package.
Create multimedia.
It includes HTML, Flash, and various types of e-learning authoring tools.”
LEARNING VS TRAINING
The characteristics of learning
Absorb and retain information.
Increasing skills and abilities to achieve goals.
Learn something specific.
Future challenges.
Equipment for unexpected and unspecific situations.
The characteristics of training
Development of new skills or skill sets that will be used.
New employee learns to perform day-to-day functions.
Tools to tackle current issues, develop life-long skills.
Good use of resources.
E-LEARNING IN EDUCATION VS. CORPORATE SECTOR
Learn anywhere and at any time
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Corporate environment
Characteristics of corporate learning
Fast-paced.
Career-related.
Benefits organization.
Training vs. Education.
Return on investment.
Specific knowledge and skills.
Involving learners as participants.
E-learning can be translated to lower costs to deliver training.
Knowledge transfer.
Educational institutes
knowledge transfer and not training.
Learn things with global scope.
Convergence
Corporate e-learning professionals can learn from academic e-learning initiatives and vice versa.
THE FUTURE OF E-LEARNING
e-learning will be more viable and affordable
Internet connection speeds
are increasing.
Social media are also transforming
education constantly.
E-learning tools in the future
These will be
Micro-learning
Design of microlearning activities
through micro steps.
These activities can be incorporated into a learner's daily routines.
Gamification
Use of game thinking and game mechanics.
Personalized Learning
Tailoring of pedagogy, curriculum and learning environments to meet the needs and aspirations of individual learners.
The distant future:
Automatic learning
