E-learning

It is never too late to learn something in life. Because everyday we actually do learn something  =)


These e-learning has been a new way to learn (in the same way to teach) all kind of forms through the use of technology and internet connection. E-learning makes studying become easier. 


There are several reasons why e-learning is beneficial:
http://www.tkk.fi/tapahtumat/opi-paivat/joannecurry.pdf

1. To overcome infrastructure and other resources constraints
2. To reach new learners (in example for people who are working and studying in the same time)
3. To revitalize faculty, staffs, institutional programs and services
4. To allow and encourage collaboration with other national and global providers
5. To improve learning experience for student (based on online discussion, etc)

How to make e-learning effective:

http://www.elearningguild.com/pdf/2/091002DES-H.pdf

1. The multimedia principle: adding graphics to words can improve learning
2. The contiguity principle: placing text near graphics improve learning
3. The modality principle: explaining graphics with audio improves learning
4. The redundancy principle: explaining graphics with audio and redundant text can hurt learning
5. The coherence principle: using gratuitous visuals, texts and sounds can hurt learning
6. The personalized principle: use conversational tone pedagogical agents to increase learning

My own experience:

with the fact that I am a UB-SIM student, sometimes I have to do online discussions which are up on the university blackboard. This is considered as e-learning. With the use of technology, I can do a discussion with various people all around the world who are taking the modules. It is amazing how things work. The discussion becomes interesting because different country might give different point of view. It does not only make me learn about particular module, but it makes me learn about appreciating one another and greater knowledge about the world's view =)

Future digital classroom:

It is possible if each one of the students will carry their own PC(or laptop) and they can start having their own classroom =) It will be amazing if we can have a classroom where we can connect and discuss and learn things together but we might not need to spend hours for transportation. And it will be amazing if things can be taught in 3D version, although we might not be in the same place as other people.

Microsoft Surface Technology:

Microsoft Surface (codename Milan) is a multi-touch product from Microsoft which is developed as a software and hardware combination technology that allows a user, or multiple users, to manipulate digital content by the use of gesture recognition. This could involve the motion of hands or physical objects. (wikipedia, 27th feb 2011)

This technology will be a big HIT, because even nowadays there are many businesses and government sectors that have been using this technology. 

Some reasons why it can be a successful technology because:

• Make content more engaging
• Plan and simulate
• Make learning more fun
• Transform the shopping experience
• Connect with customers through games and pastime
• Communicate and connect

Personally I have been amazed with this technology the 1st time I saw this technology from the internet. Nevertheless I believe that this technology does not only become a successful technology from microsoft, but it will become an utility for individuals/groups/private or government sectors.

E-learning does not only give an easiness to the learners, but in the same time it gives benefit to teachers/lecturers too. It may take sometimes for us to get use to it, but when you are familiar with it, e-learning can become a great tool for us to learn. Happy trying!!