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3:22 PM Tuesday, November 10, 2009	Title: (Tutorial 3) SCORM - is a collection of standards and specifications for web-based e-learning. - it defines communications between client side content and a host system called the run-time environment (commonly a function of a learning management system). - SCORM also defines how content may be packaged into a transferable ZIP file. Ref:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharable_Content_Object_Reference_Model AICC AICC specifications are usually designed to be general purpose (not necessarily Aviation Specific) so that learning technology vendors can spread their costs across multiple markets and thus provide products (needed by the Aviation Industry) at a lower cost. Ref:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AICC_(CBT)
6:55 PM Monday, November 9, 2009	Title: (Tutorial 2) What will I do at the... Analysis Phase - who are the audiences? - the characteristics of the audiences. - what are the objectives of this e-learning package? - what are my delivery options (as in how i will teach them)? - what do they need to learn? - what will be their learning outcome? Design Phase - design The learning objectives eg. At the end of the lesson, students should be able to ... (etc.) - design the activities required for the e-learning packages - design the course structure and outline - design the interface/layout Disadvantages to the Kirkpatrick's model Level 1 - Reaction: Only reflects a quick reading of the participant while they are still in the class. Results should not be used as a solid basis for changing the educational content or strategy Level 2 - Learning: Requires more time and money than level 1. Also requires greater insight to the evaluation process to develop valid measures of learning. Level 3 - Behavior: Requires significantly more investment of time and money. Requires in-depth insight into performance interventions and root causes of performance deficiencies. Level 4 - Results: Substantial levels of investment and expertise are required to develop level 4. Often hard to decide whether or not this level is required. Linkage from training to org'1 results is hard to establish. Ref:http://www.internationalmta.org/1998/9821.html
10:08 PM Monday, November 2, 2009	Title: (Tutorial 1) Definitions of E-learning: 1) learning conducted via electronic media, especially via the internet -http://en.wikitionary.org/wiki/e-learning 2) any learning that utilises a network (LAN, WAN or internet) for delivery, interaction, or facilitation. This would include distributed learning, distance learning (other than pure correspondence), CBT delivered over a network, and WBT. Can be synchronous, asynchronous, instructor-led or computer-based or a combination. -http://www.iqat.org/glossary.php 3) learning activities based on any electronic format -http://www.teach-nology.com/glossary/terms/e/ Characteristics: 1) internet 2) electronic based materials 3) allows self-study E-learning is convenient. It is self-based learning and does not require a tutor physically. Almost all information can be available online as long as you have internet access. E-learning also enhances learning with the use of online resources such as Applets, Flash player etc. Drawbacks: 1. less time to talk to the teacher (less personalised) 2. not given a chance to clarify concepts (no 2-way feedback), email, online consultation (webcam, msn, ...) 3. what if i want to know more... 4. is technology available at the student's end? is internet access easily available? 5. online doesn't provide practical experience required for our future. Cost of development - is the investment worthwhile? I do not really quite think so. E-learning is best used for just researching on resources and information. But to invest in it and use it for future education purposes, it is not going to help the students to better prepare for the outside world when they grow up. They will be coped in the virtual reality. Does the teacher (subject matter expert) possess the skills? He should be possessed with the skills, or else he is unable to teach students on what they have to learn about e-learning. Readiness of students? Given advanced technology, students should be quite ready to accept the usage of computers and internet for their education purposes. In fact, i think that majority would have probably preferred online learning. Availiabilty of PCs, internet connections? This is provided on their own expenses. However, internet connections should be easily found given that Singapore is turning into a wireless country. Wireless internet can be easily detected outside.
2:57 PM Tuesday, October 27, 2009	Title: (EELD First Post) YOOOOOOOs! coolios.. muahahahahahahas!! my EELD blog :DD and im bloggin it in the middle of the lesson. lalalalalalalalalalalas.