The eLearning Inside is an independent publication covering the education technology and online learning sectors. It accepts submissions and offers advertising and exposure opportunities to educational institutions and businesses. Aniqah F.majid is the editor. She is a former journalist who specializes in financial reporting.
Sherman Morrison
Sherman Morrison, editor at the elearning paper, has a background that focuses on talent and human resource management. Antioch University New England awarded him a Master's Degree in Management. His research focused on effective leadership, and management of employees. His articles have been published by a number online publications, including eLeaP. Healevate. Talent Management 360.
Hillary M. Miller
Hilary M. Miller, the editor of the e-learning newspaper at Texas A&M University, has been in the news recently for her comments about Trump's presidency. Her past adviser was Diane Harkey, the former state Board of Equalization member. Her tweets were a source of outrage for Democrats and other Democrats. 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 much multimedia can an eLearning course include?
What you are trying to accomplish will determine the answer. If you're looking for quick information delivery, then less is likely to be the best. If you're looking to deliver training that helps people do something, however, more might be better.
It is important to understand what you want from your eLearning course. Your learners' expectations of your course are also essential. This will help you ensure you have sufficient content to meet your goals.
Here's an example:
It's best to give people lots of examples to learn about Microsoft Word. On the other hand, if you want to teach people how to use Excel, then you would need to show them many different types of spreadsheets.
Also, consider whether or not you will use images or video to illustrate your concepts.
Video is great for showing people how to do something, but it's not so good for explaining complex topics. It's also very expensive to produce. Although images are easier to create, they don't have the same emotional impact of a video.
So, the bottom line is this - you need to think carefully about what you want to achieve before designing your eLearning course.
Where is e-learning used?
People who are unable to attend face-to–face classes can learn online at their own pace. It's also great for teaching someone how to do something.
E-Learning is also very popular with businesses because they can use it in their training programs.
E-Learning in schools is growing in popularity because it saves time and money.
What are some elearning tools?
Interactive media, such as animation and audio, is the best way to convey learning content.
These media allow learners to interact directly with the content. These media also improve learner engagement, retention, and motivation.
Online courses often contain video, audio, text and interactive features.
These courses might be free of charge, or they may cost a fee.
Some examples of e-learning tools include:
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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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Self-paced eLearning modules
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Interactive
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Social networking sites (SNS)
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Blogs
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Wikis
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Forum discussion
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Chat rooms
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Email lists
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Forums
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Quizzes
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Surveys
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Questionnaires
What is eLearning and how does it work?
E-learning provides an online learning option for individuals and institutions. It allows you to deliver information and instruction using electronic media like computers and mobile devices.
This type of learning uses technology to deliver information rather than physical materials.
E-learning does not have to be done in a traditional classroom setting. It can also be done at home, on the move, or anywhere else that has internet access.
What should an eLearning course look and feel like?
Your eLearning course design should encourage learners to interact with the material.
This means that the design needs to be easy to navigate, and the content needs to be presented clearly.
This also means that content must be engaging and interesting.
These requirements must be met in your eLearning course. Here are three things you should focus on:
Content
You must decide what content to include in your online course. The length of each section in the course must be decided. For example, if your goal is to teach someone how writing letters, then you should decide how much time to devote to each topic.
Navigation
The second decision that you must make is how you want learners to navigate through your course. Are you asking them to go through each page individually? Or do you want them able to jump to particular parts of the course immediately?
Design
Finally, decide how your course will look. You need to determine how long each screen should take to load and what font size you should use. You will also need to decide whether graphics should be included (such pictures).
Once you have made all of these decisions, you need to test your course to see if it works well.
Statistics
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- Reliability, validity, and descriptive statistics (The Gambia). Empty CellCRAVEMeanSDACBICOEEHABHEHMPEPOPVSESITRAC0.770.635.080.842) in behavioral intention to use e-learning in The Gambia (53%) and the UK (52%), (sciencedirect.com)
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What are some examples for e-learning What are the potential benefits of elearning?
There are many different types of e-learning available, including:
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Distance Learning- Distance learning programs are conducted entirely via the Internet.
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Onsite Training – A group of participants gathers together to receive training.
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Virtual Classroom – A virtual room allows students, teachers, and experts to communicate through chat rooms, forums or other online tools.
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Webinars - Webinars are live presentations delivered over the web. They enable you to interact with your audience live.
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Self-Paced Training Courses - These courses do NOT require an instructor and can easily be completed at the pace you choose. You can log in whenever you're able.
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Interactive Tutorials- Interactive tutorials are intended to help users perform specific tasks.
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Social Media Learning platforms - Twitter and Facebook provide great learning opportunities. Students can exchange ideas, ask for help, and receive feedback from their peers.
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Online Forums - Online forums are a good way to discuss topics related to your field of study.
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Podcasting – Podcasting is the practice of creating audio files that can then be downloaded and listened back to later.
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Video Conferencing - Video conferencing allows two or more people to meet face to face virtually.
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Mobile Apps - Mobile apps are programs created specifically for smartphones and tablets.
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Online Quizzes. Online quizzes provide a quick way to see how much you know about a topic.
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Discussion Boards - Discussion boards are online communities where you can post messages, read messages posted by others, and respond to those messages.
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Website Content Management System (CMS) – CMSs allow website owners to update their site content easily.
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Blogging - Blogs are websites that allow readers to submit comments and opinions.
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Wikis - Wikis enable multiple users to edit pages at once.
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Chat Rooms are chat rooms that allow users to converse online.
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Email Lists – Email lists are groups that contain email addresses from which you can send messages.
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RSS Feeds- RSS feeds collect news articles from many sources and make them easy to read.