eLearning Trends and Opportunities

e-learning Trends & Opportunities Shweta Shroff LIS Officer, CEE 5th lecture under ADINET Monthly Lecture Series 24 April 2008 Shweta Shroff Scope of this lecture           LIS Officer, CEE Definitions Techniques History Advantages Categories Formal e-learning -ODL in India for LIS community Informal and work-based e-learning Major e-resources for learning Trends in e-learning E-learning in LIS Curriculum e-learning 2 Shweta Shroff e-learning is  The effective learning process created by combining digitally delivered content with (learning) support and services. - The Open and Distance Learning Quality Council, UK LIS Officer, CEE  The effective teaching and learning process created by combining e-digital content with local community and tutor support along with global community engagement. - The Network for Capacity Building and Knowledge Exchange (NetTel@Africa) e-learning 3 Shweta Shroff e-Learning is  LIS Officer, CEE The use of network technology to design, deliver, select, administer, and extend LEARNING. – Elliott Masie, The Masie Center  Electronic learning or e-Learning is a general term used to refer to a form of learning in which the instructor and student are separated by space or time where the gap between the two is bridged through the use of online technologies. - Wikipedia e-learning 4 Shweta Shroff In general LIS Officer, CEE Instructional content (education and training) or learning experiences supported, delivered or enabled by electronic technology Any learning that utilizes electronic technology and network (LAN, WAN or internet) for delivery, interaction or facilitation e-learning 5 Shweta Shroff E-learning techniques      Web-based learning Computer-based learning Virtual classrooms Digital collaborations Content delivery via • • • • • • • E-networks Audio or video tape Satellite TV Video conferencing CD-ROM E-mail Wireless & mobile technology etc. LIS Officer, CEE e-learning 6 Shweta Shroff E-learning advantages           LIS Officer, CEE Easy to Use - any location and any time Operates in real time individual, Self directed, self-paced and convenient Comprehensive Dynamic, interactive quick, moves faster Cross platform Can lead to increased retention & a stronger grasp on the subject , empowering Proven and Certified Age no bar e-learning 7 Shweta Shroff E-learning advantages (cont…)     LIS Officer, CEE less expensive to produce Pre and post skill assessments measure the progress updation is easy & quick easily manageable for large groups of students e-learning 8 Shweta Shroff Categories        Formal learning Informal learning Blended learning Communities Knowledge Management Networked learning Work-based learning LIS Officer, CEE e-learning 9 Shweta Shroff Biggest advantage for LIS community LIS Officer, CEE Where do we want to be tomorrow? What are we today? e-learning 10 Shweta Shroff LISc Courses in India MLISc (17) BLISc (26) Certificate (6) Diploma (3) PG Diploma (2)  Source: LIS Officer, CEE http://www.webindia123.com/career/correspondence/lib ra.htm e-learning 11 Shweta Shroff E-learning opportunities Some useful web links         LIS Officer, CEE http://www.librarysupportstaff.com http://library20.ning.com/profiles/blog/show?id=515108% 3ABlogPost%3A30994 http://home.earthlink.net http://www.oclc.org/americalatina/pt/support/training/first search/tutorial/default.htm http://www.ala.org/ala/accreditation/lisdirb/lisdirectory.cf m http://www.webjunction.org/do/Navigation?category=442 www.cilip.org.uk http://lu.com/odlis/about.cfm e-learning 12 Shweta Shroff Some useful web links (cont…)           LIS Officer, CEE http://library.boisestate.edu/Reference/BBRIN/jargon.htm http://www.ipl.org/ http://www.loc.gov/rr/askalib/virtualref.htm http://www.e-learningcenter.com http://esl.about.com/cs/onlinecourses/a/a_ecourses.htm http://www.english-online.org.uk/ http://www.languageshome.com/ http://www.better-english.com/exerciselist.html http://www.unt.edu/slis/apppacket/ITKS/ITKSassess.htm http://www.docnmail.com/resources.htm e-learning 13 Shweta Shroff Some useful web links (cont…) LIS Officer, CEE Free tutorials  http://www.homeandlearn.co.uk/  http://www.educationonlineforcomputers.com/  http://www.teacherclick.com/  http://www.businessbookmall.com/Software%20Tutorials%2 0Internet%20Library.htm  http://www.3dtree.com/ev/e/sb.htm  http://www.mytutorials.com/tutorials/  http://www.video-tutes.com/ e-learning 14 Shweta Shroff Online tools             LIS Officer, CEE Encyclopaedia, Wikis Directories, Dictionaries, glossaries Thesaurus Audio, Video clips Journals, Articles, Reports etc. Blogs, Games, tutorials Virtual Learning Centres (VLC) Virtual Communities, Discussion boards, Social networks Listservs/ infoservs – India-LIS, NPDGL, Univers, SLA Organisations’ websites CAS sites – informedlibrarian, infolibrarian Portals 15 e-learning Shweta Shroff Popular e-tutors in India           IGNOU NIIT: e-college Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning Annamalai Univ.: Online Ph.D. BITS Virtual Campus: BITS programmes eGuru: Online tuitions Gurukulonline: Web-based programmes Tutorvisa: Online tuitions MBD Alchemie: Online tuitions IITs, IISc: E-learning repositories LIS Officer, CEE Gurus are in short supply the workd over. Technology can make the great teachers available to thousands of students. - Uday Singh, Exe. V.P. & Head, NIIT Ref: Click, enter campus: Cover story of the Week. Oct. 2007. e-learning 16 Shweta Shroff Recent trends in e-learning  E-learning as a business strategy • A strategic solution o For new employee o For manager o For IT professional LIS Officer, CEE  Application-specific e-learning solutions  Blended learning  Collaborative learning e-learning 17 Shweta Shroff Trends (cont…)  Use of variety of e-resources LIS Officer, CEE • E-textbooks, portals, open sources, wikis      Game-based learning Instant Messaging (IM) & chat Live e-learning, e-lectures Mobile & wireless e-learning Peer-to-peer (p2p) e-learning 18 e-learning Shweta Shroff Some challenges    LIS Officer, CEE    Maintaining the volume yet increasing the quality of the e-learning Adding simulations and other high-fidelity activities and exercises to learning programs. Reducing the cost and complexity of LMS implementations while increasing use Creating learning environments in which learners can find just what they need – including training, reference information, and performance support Helping learners learn from each other through communities of practice, blogs, wikis, and other forms of self-published content Standardization e-learning 19 Shweta Shroff E-learning in LIS Curriculum LIS Officer, CEE  Recommend e-courses  Develop e-courses  Supplement courses …i.e.Blended learning e-learning 20 Shweta Shroff Tips for online course evaluation  Learner support & resources           LIS Officer, CEE Course information Online support Content support Channels for feedback on resources & support Completeness Clear syllabus Aesthetic design Consistent & functional Accessibilities Channels for feedback  Online information & design e-learning 21 Shweta Shroff Tips (cont…)  Instructional design & delivery   LIS Officer, CEE  Assessment & evaluation of student learning          Opportunities for interaction Alignment of course objectives to learning outcomes Clearly defined learning outcomes Variety of learning tasks Critical thinking tasks Channels for feedback on instructional design Opportunities for self-assessment Alignment between objectives, activities & assessments Comprehensive assessment strategy Opportunities for students to receive feedback Channels for learners’ feedback on assessment strategy 22 e-learning Shweta Shroff In short Course should have SMILE S – Simple M – Motivating I – Interactive LE – Learner-centric environment LIS Officer, CEE e-learning 23 Shweta Shroff Nine quick wins in e-learning 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Use what is available Make sure there's something for everyone Obtain senior management involvement Solve real problems Use the full range of e-learning methods Provide a gateway to learning Look for a receptive audience Don't sacrifice the long term Value quality than quantity LIS Officer, CEE e-learning 24 Shweta Shroff Supplementing courses Strategies • • • • • set of goals or objectives Conduct a needs assessment Review learners readiness Resources assessment Obtain management direction o Top-down o Bottom-up LIS Officer, CEE • • • Content development Evaluation mechanism Consistent and thorough documentation e-learning 25 Shweta Shroff Assess your resources      LIS Officer, CEE Technology Content Administration and support Communication Financial • costs for technology, authoring tools, course • • development, support, and administration Free or priced calculations for how long it will take for you to break-even and the return on investment e-learning 26 Shweta Shroff Some tips to start with…      LIS Officer, CEE Provide e-career information Reuse content the practical way Provide online references send learners daily, weekly, or monthly tips via email Prepare a dedicated Website • About the topic/courses • brief how-to articles that explain how to perform a task o Content could be in PDF, RTF (if word file), CSV (if spreadsheets) etc. e-learning 27 Shweta Shroff Conclusion LIS Officer, CEE The question is no longer if the Internet can be used to transform learning in new and powerful ways. The studies have shown that it can. Nor is the question should we invest the time, the energy, and the money necessary to fulfill its promise in defining and shaping new learning opportunity. We should. It is time we collectively move the power of the Internet for learning from promise to practice. 28 e-learning Shweta Shroff Quote LIS Officer, CEE “On the road to e-Learning, make sure that Learning is in the driving seat, and Technology is in the passenger seat with the map. Learning decides the destination, Technology helps you get there.” Ian Fyfe Learndirect Scotland e-learning 29 Shweta Shroff LIS Officer, CEE Thank You e-learning 30