Chapter 1

E-Learning

INTRODUCTION
E-learning is the computer and
network-enabled transfer of
skills,
information
and
knowledge.
E-learning is a structured,
purposeful use of electronic
systems
(computers)
to
support learning.
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E-learning Applications
Web-based learning
Computer-based learning
Virtual classroom opportunities
Digital collaboration

Delivery of E-Learning
Internet
Intranet / Extranet
audio or video tape, satellite TV, and CD-ROM.

CSCL(COMPUTER SUPPORTED COLLABORATIVE LEARNING)

E-learning - Advantages
Location Independent
Convenience
Flexibility of time
Accessibility from any where in the world
More Economical
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E-Learning - Disadvantages
Requires self discipline
Technology involved
Need infrastructure such as Computers and Internet.

Lack of teacher student interaction

Levels of E-Learning

Knowledge Databases
Online Support
Asynchronous Training
Synchronous Training
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Knowledge Databases
It offers indexed explanation and
guidance, gives step by step instructions.

Moderately Interactive

Online Support
Slightly more interactive than knowledge databases,
Answers more specific questions and reply is almost
immediate.
Forums
Live Instant Messaging
Online Bulletin Boards

Chat Rooms

Asynchronous Training

Involves
SelfPaced
Learning

Examples:
CD-ROM,
Network based (Intranet or Internet
based)
Online bulletin board
Online discussion groups
e-mail
totally self-contained with links to
reference materials in place of live
instructor.

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Synchronous Training
This is done in real-time with a live instructor.

This type of
instruction
takes place
via

Video conferencing
Internet Telephony or
Even two-way live
broadcasts to students in a
classroom.
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The E-learning Portal

The E-learning Portal is an online

support and a virtual learning
environment.
It include:

Online resource of their courses

including lecture materials
Study notes
Discussion boards and many more.
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E-learning Portal is supported using Moodle.

http://www.act.edu.om/elearning/ or elearning.act.edu.om

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Things to do :
1. Login
2. Familiarize the Elearning Environment & Elements
3. Access Course Material
4. Submit an Assignment

5. Take a Quiz
6. Use Forums
7. Chat

8. Log Out
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BEST PRACTICES IN USING INTERNET

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Netiquette
"Netiquette" stands for "Internet Etiquette", and
refers to the set of practices created over the
years to make the Internet experience pleasant
for everyone.

When Posting or writing a message, remember:

Emotions:-Dont use Upper case letters is considered rude as if
you are shouting..
TEACHER, I CAME TO YOUR OFFICE MANY TIMES , YOU WERE
NOT THERE.
Be polite when disagreeing to others.
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Netiquette of Sending
Be Brief : Since long messages
take a lot of time. Make
messages short and to the point.
Use White Space : Put a blank
lines when required in the
message, so that the message is
readable.
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Netiquette of Sending
Use Descriptive Subject Lines : The meaning
should be clear at a glance.
Stay On-Topic : Talk only about the subject in
the forum.
Sending Attachments : Large attachments
sent by email to people with slow internet
connection is inconvenient.

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Netiquette for Replying

Reply to sender : When some one asks a

question on the forum, send them a reply
directly instead of posting a reply on the forum.

Minimize forwarding : Forward emails only to

people interested.

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Netiquette for Replying

Check Current Information Before Replying :
Always check your recent email or the most
recent posted messages before replying to
someone else's message

Reference Past Communications : include a

portion of a message you are replying to or use
Reply to your message dated(date).

Acknowledge Important Communications: If

someone sends you an important e-mail, it is
polite to acknowledge the message immediately,
so that they know that you received it.
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Self Directed Learning using the

Internet

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SDL
1. Internet Support
2. Searching and retrieving information
Web search engine
Audio/Visual
Animation in Sites
Software
Forums

3. Web Page Ranking

4. Online Support
Wikipedia
LearnOutLoud
OpenCourseWare Finder
Technorati
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References:

Al-Musanna College of Technology , Department of

Information technology , Advance IT skills material , pp 1 - 22

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