Definition of online learning

Online learning definitions vary but generally it is considered to be an approach to

facilitate and enhance learning through both computer and communications technology. As such,
online learning is the most accessible pathway to the new knowledge and also economy and
related jobs for the majority of working people. Online learning also includes mobile learning,
e-gaming, online communities and learning management systems that engage each user. Online
courses offer students educational opportunities that they may not otherwise have at their local
schools. These courses offer students the flexibility of when and where they access their courses.
For many students the online learning environment may provide better support for their learning
styles. While online course have proven successful for students with a variety of academic
backgrounds and needs, it is important to recognize that just as a traditional classroom setting
may not be the best fit for all students in all courses, it is also true that online courses may not be
the best fit for all students. As what was said by Carliner (1999) , online learning is an
educational material that is presented on a computer. online instruction is an innovative approach
for delivering instruction to a remote audience, using the Web as the medium. Online learning,
however, involves more than just the presentation and delivery of materials using the Web: the
learner and the learning process should be the focus of online learning. (Khan 1997) online
learning is [t]he use of the Internet to access learning materials; to interact with the content,
instructor, and other learners; and to obtain support during the learning process, in order to
acquire knowledge, to construct personal meaning, and to grow from the learning experience
(Ally, 2007)
Below are some factors to consider when enrolling in an online course.
Online Learning Best Interest
When is it in the best interest of a student to consider online courses, in addition to taking
courses at their local high school? When the course:
1 Resolves scheduling.
2 Allows students flexibility in use of time to meet other commitments.
3 Offers subjects not available at the students home school.
4 Provides students with the experience of taking a distance education course.
5 Meets the needs of transferring students.
6 Allows homebound students to continue their education.
 Menyelesaikan penjadualan.
Membolehkan fleksibiliti pelajar dalam penggunaan masa untuk memenuhi komitmen
lain.
Menawarkan mata pelajaran tidak boleh didapati di sekolah rumah pelajar.
Menyediakan pelajar dengan pengalaman mengambil kursus pendidikan jarak jauh.
Memenuhi keperluan memindahkan pelajar.
Membolehkan pelajar homebound untuk meneruskan pendidikan mereka.

Online Learning Not Best Interest

When is it perhaps not in the best interest of the student to enroll in an online course?
1 Student does not meet the profile of a successful online student (see Attributes for
Student Success).
2 Student will not have reliable access to the appropriate computer hardware for remote
access.
3 Student did not request the course or was placed in the course without being provided
information on online learning.

Attributes for Student Success

Students who may be considering an online course should take time to examine their personal
skills and aptitudes for taking a class online. The following attributes will greatly contribute to a
students success:
Student Responsibilities
1 Selfmotivation
2 Ability to learn independently
3 Strong personal commitment
4 Effective communication

Sifat-sifat untuk Kejayaan Pelajar

Pelajar-pelajar yang boleh mempertimbangkan kursus dalam talian perlu mengambil masa untuk
memeriksa kemahiran peribadi dan kecenderungan mereka untuk mengambil talian kelas. Ciri-
ciri berikut akan banyak menyumbang kepada kejayaan pelajar:
Tanggungjawab pelajar
Motivasi diri
Keupayaan untuk belajar secara bebas
Komitmen peribadi yang kukuh
komunikasi yang berkesan
Attributes of online learning

Learner control

Accessibility

Availability

Personalised