...Definition of e-Learning Is there only one way to define e-learning? Electronic learning or e-learning (sometime written as e-learning) has various definitions. E-learning is basically boils down to learning that is facilitated and supported via information and communications technology (ICT). The American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) defines e-learning as a broad set of applications and processes which include web-based learning, computer-based learning, virtual classrooms, and digital. Much of this is delivered via the Internet, intranets, audio- and videotape, satellite broadcast, interactive TV, and CD-ROM. The definition of e-learning varies depending on the organization and how it is used but basically it is involves electronic means of communication, education, and training. Many terms have been used to define e-learning in the past. For example web-based training, computer-based training or web-based learning, and online learning are a few synonymous terms that have over the last few years been labeled as e-learning. Each of this implies a “just-in-time” instructional and learning approach. Regardless of the definition you chose to use, designers, developers, and implementers make or break the instructional courses and tools. E-learning is simply a medium for delivering learning and like any other medium, it has its advantages and disadvantages. E-learning covers a wide array of activities from supported learning, to blended or hybrid learning (the combination...
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...Bandura’s social cognitive theory is the framework for learning, based on the relationship between behavior, personal factors, and factors in the environment (Institute for Dynamic Educational Advance). Factors for social cognitive theory are based on a social or physical environment. Social environments encompass friends, colleagues, and family. Physical environments could run the gamut as vast as a particular food, securing a room size, room temperature, consideration of classroom setting, or an e-learning classroom online. The social cognitive theory explains the process functions of humans and aspects of emotional behaviors. In understanding these behaviors, the process of understanding behavioral change becomes clearer. According to Burney (2008), this cognitive process provides a backdrop for humans to observe their environment and others, using the information gathered to self-regulate their functions. Bandura introduced self-efficacy as the center of social cognitive theory. As one of the most studied topics in psychology, self-efficacy is one’s own belief in their outcome on succeeding in any given situation, based on a person’s belief system of thinking, feeling, and the person’s response or behavior (University of Twente, 2010). As populations have become more diverse, the global educational area has grown to encompass more students that are technology-rich (Gunter, 2007). As institutions of higher learning seek additional ways to provide and improve upon existing...
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... ------------------------------DATE ii APPROVAL PAGE This is to certify that this research was carried out by Abi Thomas Augustine Reg. No: CST/2009/378 of the Department of Computer Science/Information Technology , Faculty of Natural Sciences Caritas University Amorji-Nike, Enugu State. ____________________ _______________ CHIZOBA EZEME (MRS) DATE SUPERVISOR _______________________ _______________ ARINZE NWAEZE (Ph.D) DATE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT ____________________ __ _______________ Dr. BONIFACE EKECHUKWU EXTERNAL EXAMINER DATE iii DEDICATION This work is dedicated to the Almighty God for giving me the knowledge, wisdom and understanding in the pursuit of my academic career. I also extend this to my late father Chief A. E. Abi, mum, brother and sisters for all you love. May God bless you all. iv ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I want to use this medium to express my immeasurable and inestimable gratitude to my supervisor Mrs Chizoba Ezeme, my able Head of department Dr. Arinze Nwaeze, my Late Father, Chief Augustine Ekpo Abi for seeing me through up to this stage of my life; to my mother, Mrs. Juliana Abi for her unending love and support. To my sisters, Ene Abi, Lenwang Lenchang Abi, Nelly Abi, my late sister, Kokomma Abi, My dearest and only brother, Abi...
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...e-learning - A Review of Literature Prepared by Tim L. Wentling Consuelo Waight James Gallaher Jason La Fleur Christine Wang Alaina Kanfer Knowledge and Learning Systems Group UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN September 2000 Funded by Allstate Insurance Company Sears, Roebuck and Company Eastman Kodak Company 1 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN Table of Contents Topic Page I Defining e-Learning 3 II Strategic importance of e-Learning 6 III Organizational Culture and e-Learning 8 IV Trainers in an e-Learning environment 10 V Understanding distributed learners 13 VI Evaluation of e-Learning 19 VII Cost effectiveness of e-Learning 30 VIII Selected e-Learning comparison studies 34 IX Global issues in e-Learning 41 X e-Learning industry trends and delivery technologies 48 XI. References 60 2 A Review of Definitions Economic, social and technological forces continue to change the global economy, and the way of life in organizations and the world. In specific, these forces have and continue to revolutionize teaching and learning in organizations. Urdan & Weggen (2000) related that technology, the rapid obsolescence of knowledge and training, the need for just-in-time training delivery, and the search for cost-effective ways to meet learning needs of a globally distributed workforce have redefined the processes that underlie...
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...E-learning Training and Barriers Quinesha Bevels BUS375 Marissa Trejo October 13, 2015 E-learning Training In this week’s assignment we were asked to examine eLearning and the barriers that come with it. In this assignment I will describe e-learning as a training method, describe the potential barriers of e-learning readiness, provide some examples of what a trainer can do to prepare learners for e-learning and provide some personal e-learning readiness experience from my time at Ashford University. How many times have we all heard that we live in the age of technology? More often than most I’m sure. Now a days through the use of technology we are able to purchase, educate, communicate and much more from the palm of our hands through the use of technology. It is now becoming the preferred method to do everything. Why wouldn’t a business want to use it for training employees? Today’s businesses experience insufficient training and lack of knowledge sharing that prevents them from achieving their highest potential. The traditional training methods don’t cut it anymore. E-Learning enables learning to be delivered interactively via computer and internet. Companies are opting for e-learning over more traditional learning due to the increasing mobility of the workforce, the need to save on training cost, greater acceptance of web based training and better interoperability of system (Moran, 2011). E-learning allows businesses to have the right context at the right time and...
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...your self – confidence. – Robert Frost” Education is a process by which man transmits his experiences, new findings, and values accumulated over the years, in his struggle for survival and development through generations. Education enables individuals and society to make an all-round participation in the developmental process, by acquiring knowledge, ability, skills, and attitudes. According to the Regional Memorandum No.88, s.1993 – A longer time spent in teaching Filipino from first year and up. It also provides that students should be encouraged to undertake Filipino experiments and teaching should require maximum students activity with emphasis on reflection level lessons. Filipino subject is one of the difficult subjects in the learning process. This subject requires not only day to day lectures but actual manipulation of materials, experimentation, observation, and other scientific process. Some teachers do not have expertise in teaching the subject and they have lack of resources in making the discussion more real and interesting....
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...cost associated with the training. Information technology can develop the workforce, and increase the profitability. In my research I investigated all aspects of employment development known as E-Learning. I applied this advanced training methodology to my current company for direct analysis. I wanted to develop a plan based on the research that could present to the company showing the advantages of E-learning. Even though I don’t have direct financial access to all of the company’s resources, I could still show the fiscal impact of my research and request a proposal for implementation. Keywords: E-Learning, infrastructure, costing, development, advantages, information technology E-Learning: Employee Training and Development When reviewing the company’s strategic plan I noticed a decreased budget in training and development without a qualitative solution to supplement the change in planning. As I began to think of solutions I used my learned knowledge in Information Technology to suggest idea’s for change. When analyzing the company’s current developmental plan I noticed a lack of advancement in technology and how it applies to training. I suggest we visit the topic of E-Learning. This teaching tool incorporates current Information Technology advancements and updated learning techniques to create an educational experience that can enhance individual employee’s abilities. The following presentation...
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...E-learning refers to the use of electronic media and information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. E-learning is broadly inclusive of all forms of educational technology in learning and teaching. E-learning is inclusive of, and is broadly synonymous with multimedia learning, technology-enhanced learning (TEL), computer-based instruction (CBI), computer-based training (CBT), computer-assisted instruction or computer-aided instruction (CAI), internet-based training (IBT), web-based training (WBT), online education, virtual education, virtual learning environments (VLE) (which are also called learning platforms), m-learning, and digital educational collaboration. These alternative names emphasize a particular aspect, component or delivery method. E-learning includes numerous types of media that deliver text, audio, images, animation, and streaming video, and includes technology applications and processes such as audio or video tape, satellite TV, CD-ROM, and computer-based learning, as well as local intranet/extranet and web-based learning. Information and communication systems, whether free-standing or based on either local networks or the Internet in networked learning, underly many e-learning processes.[1] E-learning can occur in or out of the classroom. It can be self-paced, asynchronous learning or may be instructor-led, synchronous learning. E-learning is suited to distance learning and flexible learning, but it can also be used in conjunction with face-to-face...
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...[pic] [pic] ------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------- BUSINESS PLAN VISION INC. Sylhet, Bangladesh. 3100 Tel. No: +884204201-9 Fax: 8829882948-51 E-Mail: Vision@yahoo.com; Vision@gmail.com;Vision@hotmail.com Web: www.vision.com. Contact Surajit datta Nirupom chakrabarty BBA, MBA, PHD in Marketing BBA, MBA; PHD in EEE Cambridge University. Harbart University. Founder and CEO of (VI) co-founder and CEO of VI 11-Lamabazar, Sylhet, Bangladesh 36-Medical, Sylhet 3100. Bangladesh 3100 Tel. No:01711012577 Tel. No: E-Mail:Shuvradatta@hotmail.com E-Mail: Fax: 8829882950 Fax: 8829882951 TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1. Executive Summary 03 2. Background & Purpose 05 2.1. History 05 2.2. Current Situation 06 2.3. The resource based concept 06 3. Objectives 07 4. Market analysis 07 4.1. Overall Market 07 4.2. Specific Market 07 4.3. Competitive factors 08 4.4. Micro environmental Influence 08 5. Development and Production 09 5.1. Production Processes 09 5.2. Resource requirements 10 5.3. Quality assurance 10 6. Marketing 10 6.1 Overall Concept and Orientation 10 6.2. Marketing Strategy 11 ...
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...CORPORATE E-LEARNING: EXPLORING A NEW FRONTIER Trace A. Urdan Cornelia C. Weggen turdan@wrhambrecht.com cweggen@wrhambrecht.com 415.551.8600 “In a time of drastic change, it is the learners who inherit the future. The learned find themselves equipped to live in a world that no longer exists.” Eric Hoffer, in Vanguard Management, 1989 2 March 2000 Equity Research TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary .....................................................................................................................................1 Education in the 21 Century – Creating a Learning Economy.......................................................................2 Why e-Learning?...........................................................................................................................................3 The Solution – Bring Learning to People .......................................................................................................6 Definitions – e-Learning versus Online Learning ............................................................................................8 Key Trends – The End of Learning as We Know It ........................................................................................10 The Corporate e-Learning Market – The Pie is Big ......................................................................................13 Market Segmentation – Claiming a Stake on the New Frontier ................................
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...Empirical validation of the importance of employees’ learning motivation for workplace e-learning in Taiwanese organisations Hsiu-Ju Chen and Chia-Hung Kao I-Shou University, Taiwan E-learning systems, adopted by organisations for employee training to enhance employees’ performance, are characterised by self-directed, autonomous learning. Learning motivation is then of importance in the design of e-learning practices in workplace. However, empirical study of the alignment of e-learning with individual learning needs and organisational goals is an area with limited research. This study intends to clarify the importance of learning motivation in employees’ e-learning systems use behaviour, based on the information systems success model. Data from one hundred and eighty-five employees who used e-learning systems in their work environment were gathered in Taiwan and analysed with PLS. Results showed that employees’ learning motivation, reflecting their learning needs and strengths, influenced perceived usefulness and satisfaction with e-learning, and their use of the systems, which enhanced their task performance. The results validated the importance of employees’ learning motivation and the need for alignment of employees’ learning needs and organisational goals in e-learning training. The clarification can help facilitate an organisation’s human capital management, and contributes to further advancement of the information systems success model. Introduction In a competitive environment...
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...solve problems”. New technologies emerge every day, but in 1989, one of the most useful technologies had become available to the general public – the World Wide Web. With the use of computer and the World Wide Web (better known as the internet), most of the people in the world are given access to almost anything at their fingertips – including online or distance education. The majority of Americans now have hectic schedules, whether it is working multiple jobs, or staying home and taking care of the kids, life can obstruct the view of completing their education. Online education, one of the most significant inventions within the internet, provides flexible learning schedules to busy individuals; therefore, it is no surprise that online education courses have become increasingly popular, impacted the educational system, and greatly affected many of our lives. According to a study done by the American Sociological Association, online courses have become popular for those who are working students, looking for flexible schedules, have been kicked out of school and need to redeem themselves, and/or simply like the convenience of not having to commute to school. Since the inception of online college courses, enrollment for online classes has been steadily increasing with demand. In fact, according to William Casement’s study on whether online classes will also decrease the cost of tuition, he stated that, “in 2011, 87 percent of institutions offered at least some courses online...
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...Online learning (electronic- learning) is a term that encompasses all forms of Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL) or very specific types of TEL such as online or web-based learning. Nevertheless, the term does not have a universally accepted definition (Sadeq, 2003), and there are divides in the e-learning industry about whether a technology-enhanced system can be called e-learning if there is no set pedagogy as some argue e-learning is: "pedagogy empowered by digital technology". The term e-learning is ambiguous to those outside the e-learning industry, and even within its diverse disciplines it has different meanings to different people (Dublin, 2003). For instance in companies, it often refers to the strategies that use the company network to deliver training courses to employees and lately in most universities, e-learning is used to define a specific mode to attend a course or program of study where the students rarely or never meet face-to-face, nor access on campus educational facilities, because they study online. However, generally three forms of e-learning are available and are used in different institutions. These are namely, web-based training, supported online training and informal e-learning (Mason, 2002). Kaplan-Leiserson has developed this definition: E-learning: Covers a wide set of applications and processes, such as Web-based learning, computer-based learning, virtual classrooms, and digital collaboration. It includes the delivery of content via Internet...
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...need to new entrance; which prompted the stakeholders to search new approaches that combine the properties of both, the traditional learning and e-learning and, to overcome the deficiencies of both at the same time. The way therefore, was paved to the emergence of "Blended Learning" as a new approach blending all forms of traditional learning with the different varieties of e-learning creating an innovative teaching-learning methodology. A new innovation that increases the effectiveness of the teaching situation and offers new opportunities of interactive learning situation. Blended Learning and CALL Historical background The use of computer in language learning has started actually in the sixties of the twentieth century. With the advent of the eighties of the century, CALL have been gained considerable space in language learning systems especially, in the advanced countries, in association with great developments in language learning programs. Computer-assisted language teaching and learning development can be categorized into three stages associated with changes and developments in the linguistic and psycho-linguistic fields. The first was started in the sixties. It was established on the principles of the behaviorist theory, which considers the computer as an optimal tool for learning; that it allows repetition, which enables learning. Therefore, the implementation in this period was restricted into extensive drills, teaching grammar and conducting translation tests...
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... Abstract Corporations have changed drastically over the years. In the past, employees remained at companies for the duration of their working life until retirement. Those days are gone and employees are now, more than ever unsatisfied with their job causing a significant decrease in motivation. Employees are faced with expanded job descriptions coupled with constant company reorganization causing them to question where they fit in. The most well structured online learning initiative could fail if deployed in this type of environment due to the reduced motivational level of the corporate employee. Index Motivating the Corporate Online Learner 4 The Positive Work Environment 7 Accelerated Learning Theories 9 The Adult Learning Theory 11 Motivational Theories 12 Online Learning and the Barriers 14 Motivating the Corporate Adult Online Learner 17 References 24 Motivating the Corporate Online Learner Determining the root cause of why online learning initiatives fail may require a closer look into the environment inside today’s corporate America opposed to an examination of the course content and construction alone. Corporate America today is very different from the one that existed fifty years ago. In the past, employees stayed with one company and followed a common progression of career development programs and activities which moved them into more prominent positions within that company (Goldstein & Ford, 2002). “Traditionally...
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