Online Learning…

By:Maryam Mahzouni

Sana Lat i f Haya Al Hajr i

Online Learning/communicating

• Online learning: is distance education which are taken through the internet.

• M-learning: using a portable device that helps people to access courses through a wireless server, across different locations.

• Netiquette: interaction over networks, ranging from and mailing lists to blogs and forums.

Online learning

Forms of online courses(Distance Education)

• Courses that meet at specific time and location

• Courses that do not meet at specific time and location

How Do We Receive Distance Education Material to Study

• Internet• Email

• Radio/TV• CD

• Pocket PC/Mobile• Self Managed Learning

Successful Distance Education Course

•Course informationoWebsite address

oInstructor’s information

Successful Distance Education Course

•LogisticsoHow to receive materialoHow to be informed about

class cancellation

Successful Distance Education Course

•Technical requirementsoHardware and software

needed

•Schedule your selfoSet time to study

oSubmit assignments on timeoWork with group on case studies

Successful Distance Education Course

Mobile is…

M-Learning Advantages

• Group Based Activities• Outdoor Learning• Independent Study• Distance Learning

M-Learning Disadvantages

• GAME PLAYING• CLASSROOM TEXTING• LESS OF TEACHER CONTROL• EXAM CHEATING***

Netiquette

•Be briefThe less you write the more chance of people reading it.

Guidelines

•Use appropriate languageThe readers only have your words, and sometimes words can say opposite of what you mean or feel.Do not use CAPTIALS – its similar to screaming

Guidelines

• Make a good impression oWhat you write and post reflects

you, so review your work before sending it.

Guidelines

Guidelines•Obey copyright lawsoDon’t use anything e.g. images or any other content without permission oUse proper citation if you copy out someone's work

•Do not send SPAMDo not forward any electronic junk mails

Guidelines

• Don’t respond to “flames” or personal attacksoIf it continues then contact

your web master

Guidelines

Summary

• Online learning has made our lives much more easier. In just one click, you will be able to access any information that you want.

• Helps us communicate with people around the world to exchange languages, culture and information.