Evolution of Education

Technology
IMPACT
TIME

Internet:
Greatest
impact

TIME

 Books and journals have found their

way to the desktops of students and

research scholars.
Thanks to the invention of electronic
resources, easy, quick and anytime
access to books and journals have
made an effective learning.
E-resources serve as a platform for
random access to multiple users at
the same time and save plenty of
time.

E-learning
E-learning has developed very fast due to internet.
The internet and the world wide web has provided

us with easy access to information and knowledge.

E-learning is a technology which supports teaching
and learning using a computer web technology.
It bridges the gap between a teacher and a
student in different ways.
The computer-based Instruction has progressed
from usage of CD-ROM to the internet then to the
web-based instruction(WWW.)

E-learning
In an on-line multimedia learning
environment:
teaching & learning is one-to-one
(individual)

more interactivity

(in normal classroom, it

varies with the class size)

learner-centred
Learner monitoring & grading system

LEARNER CENTERED
In a true learner-centered environment, the

learner is the beginning and end point of the

learning process, and the learners needs are the
focus of the program.
Tools are available as the learners needs.
The instructor adjusts to the student
The quality of instruction is measured against
standards
The student is an active partner in the learning
process
The course is continually renewed through
feedback from learners

LEARNER MONITORING:
Learners learn to assess their own progress.
Helping learners to identify the progress they
have made, to understand what they have
achieved and what they need to do next, to
make progress towards their goals and
qualifications.
GRADING SYSTEM:
In a grading system learners are placed in ability
bands that represents a range of scores.
It reflects on individual learners performance in
the form of certain level of achievement in
relation to the whole group of learners.

E-learning, Web-based learning

E-learning is mostly associated with activities

involving computers and interactive networks
simultaneously. The computer does not need to
be the central element of the activity or provide
learning content. However, the computer and the
network must hold a significant involvement in
the learning activity.

Web-based learning is associated with learning

materials delivered in a Web browser, including
when the materials are packaged on CD-ROM or
other media. disk.

Online learning
Online

learning :is associated

with content readily accessible
on a computer. The content may
be on the Web or the Internet, or
simply installed on a CD-ROM or
the computer hard disk.

What is E-learning?
The letter `e in e-learning stands for the word

`electronic.
E-learning pioneer BERNARD LUSKIN(2001)
explains `e as exciting, energetic,
enthusiastic, emotional, extended and
educational.
E-learning is internet-enabled learning.
It is a store house of education, information,
communication, training, knowledge and
performance management.

Delivery methods of elearning

Synchronous learning
Asynchronous learning
Instructor-led group
Self-study with subject expert
Web-based: blog-Wikis-forums
Computer-based (CD-ROM)
Video/audio streaming

Synchronous learning

Within synchronous learning; learning and teaching

takes place in real time (same time) while the trainer
and learners are physically separated from each other
(place shift).

Examples include:
listening to a live radio broadcast
watching live a television broadcast
audio/video conferencing
Internet telephony
online lectures
two-way live satellite broadcast

Asynchronous learning

Characteristic for asynchronous learning is the fact

that that the trainer prepares the courseware material
before the course takes place. The learner is free to
decide when he wants to study the courseware

Examples include:
self paced courses taken via Internet or CD-Rom
videotaped classes
stored audio/video Web presentations or seminars
recorded audio tapes
Q & A mentoring
reading e-mail messages

Examples of synchronous
learning
SYNCHRONOUS LEARNING
Telephone
Screen Sharing
Chat
Desktop Conferencing
Online seminar

Examples of Asynchronous
learning
ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNING
Fax
E-mail
Newsgroups
Computer Based Training
Quick Reference Guide

Truth of e-learning
Internet has started reshaping education.
Education will not be the same in the next decade

There is no going back. The traditional

classroom
has to be transformed
Web-based Education Commission, US

Many formal universities/colleges may not

Have much attraction by the end of this
decade

Teachers Obligation

Building an e-learning culture

Learner:
Self-directed
Self-motivated
Self-regulating
Lifelong learning

Building an
E-learning
Culture

Teacher:
Develop knowledge & skills
Understand learning and its need
Facilitate learning
Create learning opportunities

Administrator:
Create Learning environment
Provide ICT infrastructure
Resources for lifelong learning

Traditional & E-learning Approach

Traditional and E-learning approaches
Traditional Classroom

E-Learning

Classroom

Physical limited size

Synchronous

Unlimited
Anytime, anywhere

Content

PowerPoint/transparency/etc
Textbooks/library
Video
Collaboration

Multimedia / simulation
Digital library
On demand
Syn & Asyn. Communication

Personalisation

One learning path

Learning path and pace

determined by learner

Instructor led training

It refers to the traditional classroom training where

a teacher teaches a classroom full of students.

The problems of this training are
1. Distance: Bringing together the students under
one roof for requires time and money.
2. Audience size and response time: Same
planning is required for smaller and larger group
of students in planning, infrastructure and
instructors.
3. Off the job time: working people face difficulty
in finding a replacement for their jobs.

Concept of e-learning
In our rapid changing world, we
find it difficult to overcome the
learning challenges and the
possible achievements.
To bridge this gap, the concepts
such as e-learning, e-teaching, eteachers has become the part of
effective education.

E-teaching
E-teaching is the appreciation of live teaching

with streaming lectures, whiteboards,

downloadable slide sets and discussion forum.
E-teaching is an automation of an existing
teacher-centered educational approach
The real work is in creating content and
learning management systems that support
e-learning.

E-teachers
E-teachers are teachers who work in an

internet environment in both regular and

virtual classroom situations.
They build new concepts of working in time
and space.
They find new learning resources as they
interact with information, materials and ideas
with their students and colleagues.

Impact of e-learning on teaching learning

process
Computer based networking system has

provided the present day teacher with a

choice of modern tools to deliver the goods in
the classroom and end the instructional
boundaries.
Information and communication technology in
which e-learning, e-teaching, e-teachers are
built in components has some impacts on
teaching learning process

Impacts
learning

on teaching
process

Improves efficiency both in learning and teaching

Increases motivation

Deepens understanding

Promotes collaborate learning

Gives new approach to learning and working

Provides new ways interacting

Paves way for personality development

Increases social skills

Creates interest in learning

Impacts on teaching learning process

Helpful for self-evaluation

Wide reach and consistent
User convenient
Flexible and rich medium for students
Useful tool to address students with different

learning and cognitive styles

Self-pacing for slow and quick learners,
reduces stress and increases satisfaction.

E-learning tools: scope of

E-mail
Every teacher & student should have an e

mail account
Communicate with students
Communicate with parents
Students can submit assignment
Can have attachments
Create a paperless environment
Simple but effective
Efficient and cost effective

E-learning tools: Audio Chat

Synchronous communication

tool
Communicate with students
Communicate with parents
More students participate
Collaborative learning

E-learning tools: Online Forum

Asynchronous discussion forum
Teacher can create discussion groups
Teacher could post a question and

request students to comment

Students can post their comments
Can encourage community
participation
Collaborative learning can be
fostered

E-learning Tools: Web

Wide range of materials available
Teacher will need to narrow

down
It is a resource centre
Sharing of resources
Supported by images, audio,
simulation and multimedia

E-learning tools: Video Conference

Can conduct a live lecture
Communication with students
Communication with parents
Support by audio, chat and
whiteboard
Support sharing of applications
Can be recorded and later be used
for on demand lectures

Tools: Learning Management

System (LMS)
Management of content
Tracking students
Administrative features
Integration with various tools such as
chat, forum, e-mail, etc.
Reporting
Demo... of Multimedia Learning
System (MMLS)

Open source e-learning

applications
Open source refers to a program
in which the source code
(programming language) is
available to the general public for
use and /or modification from its
original and redistribution.

Open source software: eFront

A. eFront:

It is an open source eLearning platform

to assist with the creation of online learning
communities while offering various
opportunities for collaboration and
interaction through an icon-based user
interface. The platform offers tools for
content creation, tests building, assignments
management, reporting, internal messaging,
forum, chat, surveys etc

Moodle
Moodle:
Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic
Learning Environment is a free source elearning software platform and modular
design allowing any developer to create
additional modules and features. Many
universities and colleges use it in their daily
teaching and learning. It is a free source
software (ie) the developer can make
modification based on their needs.

Dokeos
Dokeos:
Dokeos is an open source
online learning software. It
provides all the features
needed for e-learning and
blended learning
management : From
Authoring to Reporting.

Claroline
Claroline:
Claroline is an open source of
elearning and eWorking platform
allowing teachers to build
effective online courses and to
manage learning and
collaborative activities on the
web.

ILIAS learning management

ILIAS:
ILIAS is a powerful Open Source Learning
Management System for developing and
realizing web-based e-learning. The software
was developed to reduce the cost of new
media in education and further training and to
ensure the maximum level of customer
influence in the implementation of the
software.

SAKAI project
SAKAI project:
The Sakai CLE is a free, community
source, educational software platform
distributed under the Educational Community
License (a type of open source license). The
Sakai CLE is used for teaching, research and
collaboration.

OLAT
OLAT:
OLAT is free software and is
open source Learning
Management System that
supports any kind of online
learning, teaching, and tutoring
with few educational restrictions.

Teaching aids will change

Blackboard

Computer

OHP

LCD
LED
projector

TV

WHITEBOARD

video

ADVANTAGES OF e-learning
Class work can be scheduled around personal and professional work
Reduces travel cost and time to and from school
Learners may have the option to select learning materials that meets

their level of knowledge and interest

Learners can study wherever they have access to a computer and
Internet
Self-paced learning modules allow learners to work at their own pace
Flexibility to join discussions in the bulletin board threaded discussion
areas at any hour, or visit with classmates and instructors remotely in
chat rooms
Different learning styles are addressed and facilitation of learning occurs
through varied activities
Development of computer and Internet skills that are transferable to
other facets of learner's lives
Successfully completing online or computer-based courses builds selfknowledge and self-confidence and encourages students to take
responsibility for their learning

Disadvantages of e-learning
Unmotivated learners or those with poor study habits

may fall behind

Lack of familiar structure and routine may take getting
used to
Students may feel isolated or miss social interaction
Instructor may not always be available on demand
Slow or unreliable Internet connections can be
frustrating
Managing learning software can involve a learning
curve
Some courses such as traditional hands-on courses can
be difficult to simulate

E-learning: Blended mode

Chalk-and-board has long

ruled the classrooms

will not be eliminated

Less emphasis

Interactive Digital
Content:
more emphasis
on demand learning
interactive

Blended learning
Blended learning combines e-learning tools with

traditional classroom learning to ensure maximum

effectiveness.
It offers
1.Face to face interaction thereby leading to social
benefits.
2. Personalized system of instruction which requires
minimum interaction.
3. Improved retention and reinforcement through
follow-up mechanism on the web.
4. Highly flexible based on the learning style and the
level of audience.

Resume

E-Learning
It is not a cup of web pages! It is a complex
learning environment!
We need a possibility professionally to create
our learning materials.
We need a professional LMS system, which is
compliment with all e-learning relevant
standards.
We need money and peoples!
And lot of optimism