Introduction to E-learning Instructor: helley hwu-ching Young ( 楊 叔 卿 ) Email: scy@mx.nthu.edu.tw Phone: 42844 Center for General Education & Institute of Information ystems & Applications Overview 1. Why, what is e-learning 2. Elements, scope & applications of e- learning 3. Market scale of e-learning 4. e-learning changes the face of higher education: 5 examples 5. Q & A 1
Vision Why elearning? The two great equalizers in life are the Internet and Education. The next big killer application for the Internet is going to be education. John Chambers, CEO, Cisco ystems Vision In additional to formal learning Life long learning and distance education over the Internet are world trends 2
Definitions of E-Learning E-learning What is the e? -- Electronic, -- Experience, & -- Other high level contexts??? Definitions of E-Learning E-learning is the use of Internet and digital technologies to create experiences that educate our fellow human beings (Horton, 2001). 3
Cisco s definition of E-Learning E-learning combines communication, education, information, and training and is a core element of a successful e- business strategy. Key Cisco E-Learning Philosophies (2-1) E-learning is the online delivery of information, communication, education, and training. E-learning provides a new set of tools that can add value to all the traditional learning modesclassroom experiences, textbook study, CD- ROM, and traditional computer based training. Old-world learning models don't scale to meet the new world learning challenge. E-learning can provide the tools to meet that challenge. 4
Key Cisco E-Learning Philosophies (2-2) E-learning will not replace the classroom setting, but enhance it, taking advantage of new content and delivery technologies to enable learning. With e-learning you can empower learners, and the learner, as well as the mentoring system, is held accountable. Retention for a learner varies, based on content type and the delivery vehicle. The better the match of content and delivery vehicle to a learner's style, the greater the retention, and therefore the greater the results. AllLearn: Lifelong learning AllLearn: -- Alliance for Lifelong Learning; -- a partnership among Oxford, tanford and Yale universities. 5
AllLearn: Lifelong learning You don t go to the class. The class comes to you. Enjoy the convenience of studying from home, from the office, from the beach. Wherever. Whenever. AllLearn: Lifelong learning World-class educators. World wise access. Technically speaking, help is always at hand via telephone, email. Toll- free numbers are available 6
terms related to e-learning (3-1) A learning B learning C learning C education C education D education/learning D learning E learning E education I instruction L learning M learning O learning W training terms related to e-learning (3-2) Asynchronous learning Blended learning Computer-assisted learning Continuing education CMC-based education Distance education/learning Distributed learning E-learning Extended Education Internet-based instruction Lifelong Learning Mobile learning Online learning Web-based training 7
terms related to e-learning (3-3) terminology related to platforms: LM (Learning management systems): An LM is learner and organization focused: It's concerned with the logistics of managing learners, learning activities, and the competency mapping of an organization. The learning activities managed through an LM can be any form, including instructor-led training and e-learning courseware. LCM (Learning content management system ): -- a system that's used to create, store, assemble, and deliver personalized e-learning content in the form of learning objects. IDC -- An LCM is content focused: It tackles the challenges of creating, reusing, managing, and delivering content. Reusable objects (RO), Knowledge-on-demand (KOD) A short History of E-learning (2-1) the term is new but the concept of using technology and communication infrastructure to enable new forms of learning is well-established -- 1840: E-learning has its roots in postal correspondence courses, starting with ir Isaac Pitman s course in shorthand. -- 1950s: The first use of computers in teaching was the collaboration between tanford U. and IBM. 8
A short History of E-learning (2-2) -- 1960s- mid1980s: PLATO system, delivering over 40 millions hours of instructions on a variety of sophisticated subject --1990s: WWW further removed barriers to effective distance learning by computer Traditional classroom learning (Face to Face) T 9
E-Learning/Web-based Learning Internet T Blended learning (a) Internet T 10
Blended learning (b) Internet T Elements of e-learning What Who Where When How 11
cope of e-learning Information architecture: Infrastructure, platform/systems, virtual environment, hardware & software, user interface design, authoring tools Technologies: IT learning devices Learning theories Courseware Instructor Learner/participant Pedagogical dimensions: Constructivist approach, self-directed learning, Evoke intrinsic motivation, Reflective approach, Individual learning styles, Experiential learning, Learning both a private and social activity, Learning is not linear Applications of e-learning Formal educations: K higher education Informal education life long learning Cram schooling Corporate training An industry/business: outsourcing of e-learning elements 12
E-learning Market cale in Taiwan (2-1) 我 國 去 (2004) 年, 數 位 學 習 產 值 為 新 台 幣 40. 14 億 元, 較 前 (2003) 年, 成 長 約 79% 展 望 今 (2005) 年, 由 於 企 業 為 了 提 昇 員 工 的 工 作 績 效, 導 入 數 位 學 習 意 願 大 幅 成 長, 推 估 國 內 數 位 學 習 產 值 約 可 達 新 台 幣 60 億 元, 成 長 率 約 50% ~ 資 策 會 統 計 E-learning Market cale in Taiwan (2-2) 我 國 數 位 學 習 產 業 產 值 單 位 : 新 台 幣 百 萬 元 資 料 來 源 : 資 策 會 MIC 數 位 學 習 技 術 中 心,2004 年 9 月 13
E-learning Market cale in the UA IDC 統 計 :2003 年 整 體 數 位 學 習 市 場 成 長 率 達 到 11.1%, 也 就 是 40 億 美 金 左 右 的 規 模 而 2002 到 2007 年 之 間, 整 體 市 場 的 平 均 複 合 成 長 率 將 為 20.7% 2007 年 時 整 體 產 值 約 為 美 金 106 億 E-learning Market cale in Japan: 2005-2009 Forecast In 2004, the Japan corporate elearning market scale totaled 63.8 billion Yen. This represents a 12.3% growth against the previous year. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the period 2005-2009 is forecast to be 16.6%. (http://www.marketresearch.com/map/prod/1069747.html) 14
E-learning changes the face of higher education E-learning in Higher Education: 1. Levels: low---high Lecture + Web-assisted/Web-supported instruction Web-based instruction 2. Time:ynchronous/Asynchronous 3. Purpose:formal/informal/lifelong learning 4. Distance:face to face/distributed learning E-learning changes the face of higher education ome examples: From the campus-based university to the Web-based or virtual university 1. MIT Open Course Ware 2. University of Phoenix Online: the leading online U. 3. UMUC: University of Maryland University College: one of the oldest and largest providers of online education, http://www.umuc.edu/ 4. Unisys University: A Global Corporate University 5. Jones International University 6. 中 正 網 路 大 學 : 數 位 學 習 中 心 15
1. MIT Open Courseware (3-1) http://ocw.mit.edu/index.html 1. MIT Open Courseware (3-2) Timeline 2002-2003: Pilot: Representative courses from all five MIT schools Representative content formats 2. 2003-2005: Hundreds of courses Complete curriculum tracks Metadata-based search 3. 2005-2007: Near-full inclusion of ~2,000 MIT courses Enhanced technology Dissemination of best practices in publishing Web-based course content Evaluation of OCW impact 16
1. MIT Open Courseware (3-3) Open Courseware We invite educators around the world to draw upon the materials for their own curricula, and we encourage all learners to use the materials for self-study. 2. University of Phoenix Online : E-Learning + E-Commerce (6-1) Instructors:17,000 Graduates:171,000 since 1976 No significant difference between distance learning and in-class learning, by Thomas L. Russell Undergraduate: $475/credit hour; Graduate: $588/credit hour; Doctoral: $665/credit hour (http://www.uopxonline.com/) 17
2. University of Phoenix Online : An online student (6-2) (http://www.uopxonline.com/) 2. University of Phoenix Online : Investor Relations (6-3) hareholder information Apollo s Annual Report (1998-2004) http://www.apollogrp.edu/investor/annualreports.aspx (http://www.uopxonline.com/) 18
2. University of Phoenix Online : Benefits of University of Phoenix Online (6-4) Attend class at times and places that fit your schedule. Complete 100% of your education via the Internet, including all administration, registration, and book buying. Earn your online education degree in two or three years. Take classes one at a time for 5 to 6 weeks each, so you can focus on each subject. Acquire skills and expertise that are in high demand with programs that are continually updated. Learn from the most effective combination of theory and practical experience; all faculty hold a master or doctoral degree and work in the fields they teach. 2. University of Phoenix Online : Benefits of University of Phoenix Online (6-5) Learn with other experienced professionals from various corporations and organizations across the country, and around the world. Apply your coursework immediately in your work environment. Benefit from the nation leading online university, whose online format has proven successful for thousands of graduates since 1989. Professional training and previous education can be used to fulfill some credit requirements. Financing is available. Tuition costs may be partially tax-deductible. University of Phoenix Online college education qualifies for most employer reimbursement plans. 19
2. University of Phoenix Online : Apollo Group, Inc. (6-6) Apollo Group, Inc. was founded in 1973 in response to a gradual shift in higher education demographics from a student population dominated by youth to one in which approximately half the students are adults and over 80 percent of whom work full-time. Apollo's founder, John perling, believed -- and events proved him right -- that lifelong employment with a single employer would be replaced by lifelong learning and employment with a variety of employers. Lifelong learning requires an institution dedicated solely to the education of working adults. Today, Apollo Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, the University of Phoenix (including University of Phoenix Online), the Institute for Professional Development, the College for Financial Planning, and Western International University, has established itself as a leading provider of higher education programs for working adults by focusing on servicing the needs of the working adult. 3. University of Maryland University College Established in 1947 erving Working Adults worldwide 26 Undergraduate degree programs 20 Graduate degree programs (http://www.uopxonline.com/) 20
4. Unisys University (2-1) http://www.unisys.com/about unisys/careers/growth and development/learn more about uu.htm Global Corporate University (http://www.uopxonline.com/) 4. Unisys University (2-2) http://www.unisys.com/about unisys/careers/growth and development/learn more about uu.htm Our Global Corporate University Created to meet the learning needs of Unisys employees, the university offers classroom and online training on a large variety of subjects related to our business. Employees enroll in courses to gain new skills, certifications and knowledge to advance their careers and the success of our business. The University is open to all employees and there is no limit on the number of courses a student can take. Five campuses, located throughout the world, provide training to employees in every geographic region. Our eight schools address the most pressing needs of our business and constantly update their courseware to meet the current and future needs of our business. 21
5. Jones International University http://www.jonesinternational.edu/ At Jones International University, we offer accredited, online degrees in the fields of business administration, education, and business communication. For busy adults, J IU can mean the difference between moving ahead in life and standing still. 5. Jones International University http://www.jonesinternational.edu/ ample screen of demo 22
6. 中 正 網 路 大 學 : 數 位 學 習 中 心 (2005.09.28 正 式 成 立 ) http://www.elearning.ccu.edu.tw/ 23