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• Welcome all classmates!
• What we will cover:
– What are the most common synchronous and asynchronous eLearning
tools
– The effectiveness of eLearning tools
– Experience with eLearning tools
– Web 2.0 in eLearning
– eLearners today
Welcome Everyone!
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Synchronous & Asynchronous eLearning Tools
There various types of eLearning tools, most of
them fit into two categories. Synchronous (at
the same time) and Asynchronous(not at the
same time):
• Some of the most common synchronous eLearning
tools that are used in today’s society are chat, instant
messaging, Video conferencing like Skype, Audio
conference, and Web 2.0.
• Examples of asynchronous eLearning tools are
Email, Text messaging, Wiki, Blog, Podcast, Web
2.0.
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Effectiveness of eLearning Tools
• Video conferencing can also be
very effective as you are able to
connect with the learners visually,
however some might find it
challenging because you are
restricted on the activities that you
can actually conduct on a video
conference with your audience.
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Effectiveness of eLearning Tools
• Podcasts, allows students to
listen to lectures at convenient
times that are set by their own
schedule, not by someone else’s
demand.
• This gives students the flexibility
that they might need to continue
their education without placing
constrains on their other
responsibilities.
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Experience with eLearning Tools
• Self-directed learning, creative
thinking, technology integration,
and content standards.
• Inspiring learning environments,
and effective assessments that
not only meet content standards
but also bring out the creative
spirit in “today’s” students.
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Downside of eLearning
• Learners are not able to...
– Obtain feedback right away
– Obtain answers to their questions
inside the classroom
– Engage physically with other students
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Web 2.0 in eLearning
• Google
• Wikipedia
• Yahoo!
• Bing
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Works Cited
Welcome Everyone! Welcome all classmates! What we will cover: What are the most common synchronous and asynchronous eLearning tools The effectiveness of eLearning tools Experience with eLearning tools Web 2.0 in eLearning Incorporating Web 2.0 into Final Project
What are the most common synchronous and asynchronous eLearning tools? Some of the most common synchronous eLearning tools that are used in today’s society are chat, instant messaging, Video conferencing like Skype, Audio conference, and Web 2.0. There are also asynchronous eLearning tools like Email, Text messaging, Wiki, Blog, Podcast, Web 2.0.
Most of these tools are very effective for meeting their eLearning goals, especially if you have a dedicated learner. Chat and instant messaging can be very effective for some when there’s a critical need to obtain an answer to a question that needs immediate attention. However, some might find it distracting because of its pop up capability and because of its misusage. Video conferencing can also be very effective as you are able to connect with the learners visually, however some might find it challenging because you are restricted on the activities that you can actually conduct on a video conference with your audience.
Asynchronous learning makes it for a lot of individuals to continue their education through their busy lives. Email helps us stay in communication with others all over the world in a matter of seconds. Wiki and Blogs help us collaborate on work and opinions with people all throughout the country as well no matter what time zone someone might reside in. Podcast, allows students to listen to lectures at convenient times that are set by their own schedule, not by someone else’s demand.
Online learning has done tremendous things for me as an instructional designer. Also, my experience as a student with these tools has been pretty positive. Online learning has made it possible for me to continue my studies, continue to grow in my career and be a full time mom and house maker. There are a few downsides to asynchronous study, like obtaining feedback from your professor right away or getting answer to your questions on the spot but otherwise it’s been great.
There are a few downsides to asynchronous study, like obtaining feedback from your professor right away or getting answer to your questions on the spot but otherwise it’s been great.
Common uses are Google, wikis like Wikipedia, and Yahoo! These tools can be are user friendly and can provide information to the learner in a matter of seconds. Although, the information is fast, it doesn’t necessarily means it’s good, therefore the learner must be cautious of the content that can be found when using these powerful tools.
For my final project, I would like to have an interactive presentation that’s composed of an interactive portfolio put together through Adobe. Web 2.0 technologies could be incorporated by maybe creating it through a wiki, Scorm Cloud, or Voice Thread presentation.
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