E-Learning: Current Trends & Practices

By: Maisarah Bt Mokhsein

Overview
      

Definition History of EE-Learning in Malaysia Advantages & Disadvantages Current Trends & Practices E-Learning in Malaysia Implementation in UNITEN Conclusion

DEFINITION


E-Learning is a learning process that is facilitated and enhanced by using digital tools such as CDROMs, video conferencing, websites, ee-mail and many more, where the content and instruction is delivered electronically. E-learning distance learning Distance learning = Physical separation of the student with the instructor and classroom. E-learning = Can become part of the classroom environment.

HISTORY OF EE-LEARNING IN MALAYSIA



E-learning strategies have been introduced into public universities since 1996 1990s = Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad introduced Vision 2020 1996 = Establishment of the Multimedia Super Corridor and the privatization of tertiary education. Since then, EE-learning is introduced widely and is encourage to be implemented in organizations and education.

ADVANTAGES


Individualization -Learn in own pace

Distance, money & time constraint cost savings  Improved access and flexibility -Transfer information faster, available 24/7, everywhere.  Improved control and standardization -Get the right information  Enhanced communication and collaboration Share & manage knowledge and skills, active participation  Demonstrating concepts that are difficult to convey in any other medium


DISADVANTAGES


Expensive to Create Either Ugly or Too Much Graphics and Not Enough Content Hard to Use Slow PlugPlug -ins

CURRENT TRENDS & PRACTICES

#1: EE-learning as a business strategy -E-learning is now widely used in smart companies to train their employees. Here each employees is given the best instructor and they can also have an active participation in online discussions.


#2: Blended learning -This trend merge online learning with traditional methods. Meaning the ee-learning can reach lots of people at one point and not one at a time. Blended learning can be the mix of webweb-based learning, computer based learning, audio and video clips, rolerole-plays, case studies, documentations (supported by technology )


#3: Moving from discrete to integrated learning -In other words, synchronous activity.


CURRENT TRENDS & PRACTICES

CURRENT TRENDS & PRACTICES

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#4: Podcasting Gaining popularity, but has bandwidth issues #5: MM-Learning (Mobile Learning) Is still not widely use in Malaysia

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#6: Learning Management system (LMS) -A software package that allows management and delivery of learning content to the learners. It is a web based system that allows the management of instructor led courses, virtual classroom, online courses and many more. It also tracks the learners progress and performance of all the activities they are involved in.


E-LEARNING IN MALAYSIA
University E-Learning Software Functions Link Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) - Form in Feb 2002 Morpheus (Moodle) Assignments Journal Quiz Survey Chat Forum Glossary Wiki New Messages Registered Courses My Progress Report My Calendar Users Online News & Events Search http://www.calm.uni mas.my/index.php?o ption=com_content& task=view&id=90&It emid=123 http://morpheus.cal m.unimas.my/login/i ndex.php http://elearning.unim as.my/eles/login.php ?req_uri=%2Feles%2 F&set_lang= F&set_lang =

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Learnfinity

E-LEARNING IN MALAYSIA
University E-Learning Software Functions Link

Universiti of Malaya (UM)

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1.Notes Online (EBook format) 2. Document: (uploaded & managed by lecturer) 3. Assessment: Online Quiz/Survey with 7 type of questions 4. Announcement & News 5. Forum 6. Learning Tracks 7. Links & Reference

http://elearning.p erdana.um.edu.m y/login.php http://ict.um.edu. my/abtelearning. html

E-LEARNING IN MALAYSIA
University E-Learning Software Functions Link

Multimedia University Malacca (MMU)

Multimedia Learning System (MMLS)  Developed fully using open source technology

Auto sequencing slides Questions bank Auto administration OnOn-line self test Short notes, course outline, past year exam paper Lecturer Notes, References EE-mail, Chat, discussion board OnOn-line forum by course for asynchronous interactions Report on students progress in table and chart format Extensive student monitoring and tracking mm-Learning (coming soon)

https://mmlsmelaka. mmu.edu.my/about mmls.htm

E-LEARNING IN MALAYSIA
University E-Learning Software Functions Link

Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)

LMS

Announcements Documents Forum Learning Tracks Links Assessments

http://www.learnc are.uum.edu.my/ http://www.elearn .uum.edu.my/

Other Universities


Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman UNITAR Universiti Sains Malaysia - USM (Moodle)

IMPLEMENTATION IN UNITEN


Things to consider
Students Activities
 

Mixed mode Fully online

Modules / Courses Assessment? Accreditation issues Infrastuctures

 

Additional classroom/ smart lab Bandwidth issues

Suggestions
 

Test ee-learning to degree students Make ee-learning part of assessment criteria for classes (i.e. : online forum discussions, online quizzes, learning tracks, podcasting) Study what are students academic achievements before and after eelearning?

CONCLUSION


It is said that ee-learning can save cost but the important factor of eelearning in University is whether eelearning can improve the quality of education. E-learning also involves ongoing infrastructure cost, if it is not used, it will become a burden to maintain it.

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