ICT Assignment 4

E-learning

E-learning is very important nowadays because through e-learning we can learn many thing in the world through internet. Many people try to make learning easier and more attractive. One of the ways to do it is by using e-learning. E-learning is very attractive because it has many interesting learning media.

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E-learning (also called electronic learning) is any type of learning that takes place through or with a computer. E-learning is primarily facilitated through the Internet but can also be accomplished with CD-ROMs and DVDs, streaming audio or video and other media. The purpose of e-learning is to allow people to learn for personal accomplishment or to earn a professional degree, without physically attending a traditional university or academic setting. E-learning can be applied for all levels of schooling from grade school to graduate degrees, and is versatile enough to accommodate all learning styles.

E-learning (in most cases) requires a computer with Internet access.

Another benefit to e-learning is that it is self-directed, meaning that the e-learner sets the pace of her learning.

Positive Impact of Internet

Internet according to Onno W. Purbo (1998) at least, there are three things a positive impact in the educational use of the Internet are:

a) Learners can easily take courses anywhere in the world without borders or boundaries of institutions.

b) Learners can easily sit on the experts in the field of interest.

c) Lectures / study can easily be taken in various parts of the world without relying on the university / school where the students learn. In addition, the current library also present a more dynamic Internet and can be used in the entire universe.

Criteria of E-learning

Rosenberg (2008) categorizes three basic criteria contained in e-learning, namely:

a) E-learning is a network, which allows him to improve quickly, save or bring back, distributing, and sharing of learning and information. This requirement is essential in e-learning, so that Rosenberg called it an absolute requirement.

b) E-learning is delivered to users through a computer using standard Internet technology. CD ROM, Web TV, Web Cell Phones, Pagers, and aids other personal digital although learning can prepare messages but can not be classified as e-learning.

c) E-learning is focused on the views of the most extensive learning, learning solutions beat traditional paradigm in training.

Example of Online tools and applications

• Livemocha
• Edmodo
• Plinky
• Bojam
• Beanbag
• Shidonni

Source:

1.  http://www.talentlms.com/elearning/

2.  http://www.ehow.com/about_4788168_what-purpose-elearning.html

3.  http://www.go2web20.net/#tag:e-learning

4.  http://www.optimussourcing.com/learninghintsandtips/the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-elearning

5.  https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140715064821-11282346-indonesia-higher-education-e-learning-management-strategy