eLearning
An Introduction…
• Quiz
1. Who is the global leader in the eLearning market?
2. Where did basic eLearning originate from?
3. What is an LCMS?
4. Who said this? Tell me and I will forget
Show me and I will remember
Involve me and I will understand
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• What is eLearning?
E-learning involves the use of a computer or electronic device (e.g. a mobile phone) in some way to provide training, educational or learning material.
The delivery of a learning, training or an education program by electronic means.
- Derek Stockley 2003
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• Origin of eLearning
PLATO Systems, University of Illinois, early 60s
Science Research Council, USA, early 70s
Waterford Elementary School, Utah, mid 70s
Institutes of Technology, NY, NJ, mid 80s
CBT Systems, now SkillSoft, USA, mid 90s
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(Supervisor) One worker is injured at the boiler site and two more near the press.
(Worker 1) I am going blind from reading and writing these safety procedures.
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A Heavy Machinery Company (Plant Manager) Why, haven’t the contractors and workers read the safety manual?
(Worker 2) What good is the training if no one reads, understands, remembers, and changes their behavior?
• Why eLearning?
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Engaging, involving and participative
Self Paced Training
Faster Learning and Retention
Consistent Instruction
• Why eLearning?
For the learner…
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Intangible benefits
Less time spent away
from job
Proof of completion
Cost reduction
• Why eLearning?
For the organization…
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CBT
WBT
ILT
Synchronous Training
Self-Paced
Real Time
• Modes of eLearning
Asynchronous Training
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Induction Training
Product Awareness
Soft Skills Training
Instruction Manuals
Academic Courses
Application Sims
• Types of eLearning Courses
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Content• OST, Bulleted text• Concept, Guideline, Procedure• Real life scenarios• Stories
Graphics• Illustration• Still Photo• Animation
Others• Audio• Video• Coding
Interactivity• Learning checks • Assessments• Feedback with multiple tries• Layers / Pop ups• Roll-overs and clicks (in assessments, hazard area)
• Game-based Learning • Drag and drop
• Elements of eLearning
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• Audience Needs• Age• Educational Background• Work Experience• Familiarity with Computers
• Target Audience Analysis
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Course
Module / Unit
Lesson
Topic
Learning Objective
• Learning Objective
The clear measurable statement of the behavior that must be observed after training is concluded in order to consider the training a success.
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Curriculum Mapping
Controlled Access
Tutor Assistance
Feedback &
Communication
Assessment
Progress Tracking
V L E
• Virtual Learning Environment
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• LCMS and LMSLCMS Learning Content Management Systems
LMS Learning Management SystemsTasks LCMS LMS
Manages Learning Content Learners
Primary target users Content Developers, IDs, PMs
Training Managers, Instructors
Content creation capability Yes No
Keeping learner profile data Yes, but not primary focus Yes
Navigational Control and learner interface Yes No
Training performance reporting No Yes
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• The eLearning Environment
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• eLearning – Drawbacks
Upfront Investment
Technology dependent
Cultural acceptance or technophobia
Reduced social and cultural interaction
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• Key Principles of
eLearningAudience needs, not savvy technologyDesign appropriate strategy and use apt elementsLearning Objective, feedbackUse screen as real estateConsistent ChunkingInteresting, engaging experience
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1. Who is the global leader in the eLearning market? SkillSoft
2. Where did basic eLearning originate from? University of Illinois
3. What is an LCMS? Learning Content Management Systems
4. Who said this?
Tell me and I will forgetShow me and I will remember Confused? Involve me and I will understand Confucius!
• Answers to Quiz