ELENI TSAROUCHA

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ELENI TSAROUCHA

• ABOUT E-LEARNING

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WHAT IS E-LEARNING?

• Electronic learning or E-learning is a general
  term used to refer to computer-enhanced learning.
  It is used interchangeably in so many contexts
  that it is critical to be clear what one means
  when one speaks of 'eLearning'.

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HISTORY OF e-Learning

• Computer Based Learning, sometimes abbreviated
  CBL, refers to the use of computers as a key
  component of the educational environment. While
  this can refer to the use of computers in a
  classroom, the term more broadly refers to a
  structured environment in which computers are
  used for teaching purposes. The concept is
  generally seen as being distinct from the use of
  computers in ways where learning is at least a
  peripheral element of the experience (e.g.
  computer games and web browsing

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history

• The first general-purpose system for
  computer-assisted instruction from which
  e-learning evolved, was the PLATO System
  developed at The University of Illinois at
  Urbana-Champaign.The Plato system evolved with
  the involvement of Control Data who created the
  first authoring software used to create learning
  content. The authoring software was called Plato.
  The Science Research Council then wrote the first
  CAI system of Math for K-6. Wicat Systems then
  created WISE as their authoring tool using Pascal
  and developed English and Math curriculum for
  K-6. The very first complete CAI classroom for
  K-6 students was set up at the Waterford
  Elementary School in Utah using the Wicat system.
  The first public CAI classroom with its own
  layout and design was implemented with the Wicat
  System by Baal Systems (later known as Virtual
  Systems) in Singapore as a joint operation
  between Wicat and Baal. It is from this design
  that all the computer learning centers globally
  evolved and which were the forerunners of
  eLearnig.

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Main characteristics of e-Learning

• Computer-based training (CBT) services are where
  a student learns by executing special training
  programs on a computer relating to their
  occupation. CBT is especially effective for
  training people to use computer applications
  because the CBT program can be integrated with
  the applications so that students can practice
  using the application as they learn.
  Historically, CBTs growth has been hampered by
  the enormous resources required human resources
  to create a CBT program, and hardware resources
  needed to run it. However, the increase in PC
  computing power, and especially the growing
  prevalence of computers equipped with CD-ROMs, is
  making CBT a more viable option for corporations
  and individuals alike. Many PC applications now
  come with some modest form of CBT, often called a
  tutorial.citation needed Web-based training
  (WBT) is a type of training that is similar to
  CBT however, it is delivered over the Internet
  using a web browser. Web-based training
  frequently includes interactive methods, such as
  bulletin boards, chat rooms, instant messaging,
  videoconferencing, and discussion threads. WBT is
  usually a self-paced learning medium, however
  some systems allow for online testing and
  evaluation at specific times.

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Didactical models

• It is clearly possible to apply any specific
  pedagogical approach to eLearning, however some
  approaches are more common than others.3.
• Two of the most common are those of instructional
  design and social-constructivist pedagogy. The
  latter in particular is particularly well
  afforded by the use of discussion forums, blogs,
  wiki and on-line collaborative activities.
  Adaptability to different learning styles is also
  still in vogue in certain circles.4
• Laurillard's Conversational Model5 is also
  particularly relevant to eLearning, and Gilly
  Salmon's Five-Stage Model is a pedagogical
  approach to the use of discussion boards 6.
• There are four fundamental pedagogical
  perspectives which historically have influenced
  the approach to computer based pedagogy, distance
  education and continues to provide guiding
  principles for the pedagogy of e-learning
• The Cognitive perspective focuses on the
  cognitive processes involved in learning as well
  as how the brain works.7
• The Emotional perspective focuses on the
  emotional aspects of learning, like motivation,
  engagement, fun, etc.8
• The Behavioural perspective focuses on the skills
  and behavioural outcomes of the learning process.
  Role-playing and application to on-the-job
  settings.9
• The Contextual perspective focuses on the
  environmental and social aspects which can
  stimulate learning. Interaction with other
  people, collaborative discovery and the
  importance of peer support as well as
  pressure.10

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dictionary

• CBT - Computer Based Training. Also called
  E-learning (see definition above). CBT is a
  general term that relates to all training that is
  delivered with the assistance of a computer.
  Delivery of CBT can be via CD, the Internet, or
  shared files on a network.
• WBT - Web-based Training. Training that is
  delivered with the assistance of the Internet.
• LMS - Learning Management System. A system for
  management and tracking of the involvement of
  participants with specific content, usually with
  the assistance of a database. Typically the
  system tracks who is scheduled to participate in
  specific training programs, who has begun the
  program, who has completed the trainings, and
  what were the participants test scores.
• LCMS - Learning Content Management System. A
  system for collaborative development of
  E-Learning content with inbuilt resources sharing
  and project management processes.
• content - What is taught in a course, class, or
  lesson. The training objectives are often a list
  of the content of a course.
• synchronous e-learning - Computer-assisted
  training where the instructor and participants
  are involved in the course, class or lesson at
  the same time (synchronized). Web conferencing is
  an example of synchronous e-learning.
  Participants can log on with a trainer and
  interact with participants at multiple facilities
  or locations. Using LCD projectors and conference
  telephones, the audience of a web conference can
  be increased to include many staff at any
  location.
• asynchronous e-learning - Computer-assisted
  training where the instructor and participants
  are involved in the course, class or lesson at
  different times (not synchronized, or
  ansychronous). Examples include job aids and
  programs on a shared drive, web-based training
  (WBT), electronic bulletin boards, blogs, and
  email listservs. Asynchronous methods allow
  participants to access training materials 24/7,
  even when other students and/or the instructor
  are not present.
• electronic bulletin board - A method of
  communication where topics or questions are
  posted to a website and participants can respond.
  
• blog - Web log. Similar to an electronic bulletin
  board, except that only one individual or group
  can create the initial post and participants can
  only respond to the post. An example is
  http//www.blogger.com.
• electronic mailing list - Also incorrectly
  called a "listserve." Members send email to the
  list, which the list service then mails to all
  members individually. Members can then read and
  respond (called a post), or email the member
  directly. An example is http//groups.google.com.
  
• ASP - Application service provider. Some LCMS
  products are available in a format that is
  Internet-based or network-based. This means that
  there is little or no software to install on the
  local computer to deliver and track the training.
  The information is tracked totally at the remote
  or server location. Service is generally
  subscription-based, and password protected.
• ILT - Instructor Led Training. Traditional
  training that is facilitated by a trainer who is
  there in person.
• educational animation - depictions that support
  the learning of dynamic content by providing
  direct information about how changes occur over
  time.
• page turner - Computer Based Training which
  requires the participant to simply read and move
  from screen to screen to turn pages and read some
  more.
• courseware - Software that is designed for an
  educational program.
• NLT - National Learning Time (or Seat time) - It
  is the time taken for completing an e-Learning
  course. This is an approximation of the amount of
  time _at_80-90 percentile of the target audience
  will take to complete the course.
• European Computer Driving Licence - Known as ECDL
  within Europe and ICDL outside of Europe, it is a
  computer skills certification programme. The ECDL
  / ICDL tests practical skills and competencies
  and consists of seven separate modules covering
  computer theory and practice.

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My vision on e-Learning

• Internet and e-Learning is very important for
  teachers and students!
• I study usually after midnight because I have
  three children and I work in the morning, I am
  German teacher in a Greek high school. E-Learning
  offers an opportunity for people, who dont have
  time.