The eLearning Inside is an independent publication covering the education technology and online learning sectors. It accepts submissions. It is edited by Aniqah F. Majid, a former journalist specializing in financial reporting and data analysis.
Sherman Morrison
Sherman Morrison, editor at the elearning paper, has a background that focuses on talent and human resource management. Antioch University New England granted him a master's degree. It was a program that focused on effective management and leadership. His articles appear in a range of online publications like eLeaP. Healevate. Talent Management 360.
Hillary M. Miller
Hilary M. Miller (e-learning editor at Texas A&M University) has been making headlines recently for her comments on Trump's presidency. In addition to being a Republican, she is also a former adviser to state Board of Equalization member Diane Harkey. The outrage she caused among Democrats and others was evident in her tweets. Since then, she has resigned from her job in state government and accepted to be campaign manager for Shellie Mille, who is challenging Republican incumbent Chuck Washington during the May 2016 primary election.
FAQ
How do I choose which eLearning platform to use?
Today, there are many eLearning platforms. Some are free while some are more costly.
When choosing between these options, you need to ask yourself some questions.
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Do I want to create my own learning materials? There are many free tools that you can use to create your own eLearning course. These include Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, Lectora, iSpring Suite, and Camtasia.
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Do you offer ready-made courses in eLearning? There are many companies that sell pre-packaged courses. These courses cost between $20 and $100. Mindjet, Edusoft, or Thinkful are some of the most popular.
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What if I want to combine both? Many people find that combining their own materials and those of a company produces the best results.
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Which option is best? It all depends on what your situation is. You might want to create your own materials if you're new to eLearning. After you gain experience, you may be able to purchase pre-designed courses.
What are some of the e-learning resources?
Interactive media, such as animation and audio, is the best way to convey learning content.
These media allow learners interact with the content directly. They increase learner engagement as well as retention.
Online courses often contain video, audio, text and interactive features.
These courses may be provided free of charge or for a fee.
The following are examples of eLearning tools:
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Online courses
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Virtual classrooms
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Webinars
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Podcasts
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Video tutorials
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E-learning modules that you can self-program
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Interactive
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Social networking websites (SNS)
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Blogs
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Wikis
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Discussion forums
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Chat rooms
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Email list
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Forums
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Quizzes
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Surveys
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Questionnaires
What is the benefit of e-learning and how can it be used to your advantage?
Learners can engage in learning activities online at any time, from anywhere. It allows them to learn anytime they want and wherever they are.
E-Learning provides the opportunity to learn from others with similar interests. This interaction helps to improve communication skills and knowledge exchange.
Technology makes it easier to exchange information between the student and teacher. Technology used should be robust enough support high-quality content delivery.
E-learning is a cost-saving tool that reduces travel expenses for training purposes.
It saves time and money by allowing the learner to complete their coursework while working or traveling.
Where is eLearning used?
E-Learning can be a great way to learn for those who are not able to attend face–to-face classes. It can be used to teach another person how to do something.
E-Learning is also very well-liked by businesses, as they can incorporate it into their training programs.
E-Learning is gaining popularity in schools because it helps to save money and time.
What should my eLearning course look like?
Your eLearning course design should encourage learners to interact with the material.
This means that the design should be easy to use and that the content must be clearly presented.
It also means that the content needs to be interesting and engaging.
These requirements must be met in your eLearning course. Here are three things you should focus on:
Content
First, you must decide what content will be included in your eLearning courses. You must decide how long each section should be. If you are teaching someone how to write letters, you will need to determine how long you want each topic to take.
Navigation
The second important decision you need to make is how you want your learners to navigate around your course. Do you want them clicking through each page one by one? Or do they want to be able to jump straight to the relevant sections?
Design
The final step is to decide how your course should look. This includes deciding how long each screen will take to load and how big the font size should be. Also, you will need to decide if graphics are desired (e.g. pictures).
Once you've made all the decisions, you can test your course and see if it works.
Is eLearning really effective?
E-learning is an effective tool for delivering learning content from anywhere at any time. It provides learners with access to information anytime, anywhere.
You can also deliver training programs online without having to travel or rent classroom space.
What is the equipment needed for eLearning?
You must ensure that everything is correctly set up on your computer before you begin an online program. Adobe Captivate and a webcam are two of the most important tools you will need.
You must also make sure that you have the correct software installed. This includes Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat Reader, Flash Player, Java Runtime Environment, QuickTime 7, and Shockwave Flash 10.0.
A screen capture program like Camtasia Studio by TechSmith may be something you might want to try. This program allows you record what is going on in your computer's screen while you are working.
Last but not least, you may want to download a WebEx or GoToMeeting web conferencing software. These programs let you connect with others who are viewing the same presentation simultaneously. They also let you share your desktop with others.
Statistics
- The UK sample was relatively balanced in terms of gender (56% male) compared to the Gambian group (77% male). (sciencedirect.com)
- In the 2017 ATD research report Next-Generation E-Learning, 89% of those surveyed said that changes in e-learning require their staff to update or add new skills. (td.org)
- Interestingly, students' participation in online training grew by 142% in the past year alone, indicating how quality education and up-to-date teaching pedagogy are preferred by learners and working professionals to upskill across India. (economictimes.indiatimes.com)
- According to ATD's 2021 State of the Industry report, technology-based learning methods, including e-learning, accounted for 80 percent of learning hours used in 2020. (td.org)
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How To
How can elearning be used to enhance traditional education?
E-learning is a technology that has been around for many decades and continues to evolve. There are so many types that e-learning is possible, it would be impossible for me to list them all. Here are some of the most popular:
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E-learning can be used to supplement traditional learning. An interactive whiteboard may be used by a teacher to demonstrate a concept. She can also record her voice explaining the concept through audio technology. Students can listen to the audio file afterwards to reinforce what was learned.
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E-learning is a way to replace traditional education. For example, a student might log into a website to access a tutorial on a particular topic. He/she might follow along with video instructions to complete the exercise at his/her leisure.
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E-learning can supplement traditional learning. A student might log onto a website to access a large library of information. They could browse through the material and choose which parts they wanted to review.
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E-learning is a way to extend the classroom. You could get feedback from a tutor via email about a student's work. A student can also ask questions to other students through instant messaging.
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E-learning can enable distance education. A university lecturer might give lectures via the internet to hundreds upon hundreds of students all over the globe.
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E-learning can also be used to support corporate training. For employees who need to be updated about new products or service, companies often offer webinars.
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E-learning is a great way to improve your academic performance. Students enrolled at a MOOC could, for example, participate in discussions and contribute to their own content. Or, they could earn badges by completing certain tasks.
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E-learning can help improve communication skills. A student could, for example, send an assignment to another student by email.
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E-learning can help develop critical thinking skills. Students can, for instance, make blogs or podcasts in order to share their thoughts about a topic.
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E-learning may be helpful in problem-solving. A group of students could collaborate via Google Docs to complete a project.
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Collaboration can be improved by using e-learning. Students could meet up to discuss a problem, for example. But, if one of them was studying at home they could communicate with each other via Skype.
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E-learning is a way to learn on your own terms. For example, students can set their own goals and deadlines when undertaking a course.
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E-learning can encourage creativity. For instance, students may upload videos of themselves creating art projects.
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E-learning can encourage independence. One example of this is a child who can play educational games by themselves without parents' supervision.
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E-learning is a great way to promote lifelong learning. So, an example: Older adults can continue to learn new information as long they have Internet and computer access.