The Concept, Application and Potency, Benefits and Threatsof E-learning, and E-learning Opportunities in Indonesia.

E-learning

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1.      What is E-learning?

E-learning (also called electronic learning) is any type of learning that takes place through or with a computer. E-learning is primarily facilitated through the Internet but can also be accomplished with CD-ROMs and DVDs, streaming audio or video and other media. Source: http://www.ehow.com/about_4788168_what-purpose-elearning.html

2.      The Purpose of E-learning

The purpose of e-learning is to allow people to learn for personal accomplishment or to earn a professional degree, without physically attending a traditional university or academic setting. E-learning can be applied for all levels of schooling from grade school to graduate degrees, and is versatile enough to accommodate all learning styles. Source: http://www.ehow.com/about_4788168_what-purpose-elearning.html

3.      The History of E-learning

The term "E-learning" has only been in existence since 1999, when the word was first utilized at a CBT systems seminar. Other words also began to spring up in search of an accurate description such as “online learning” and “virtual learning”. However, the principles behind e-learning have been well documented throughout history, and there is even evidence which suggests that early forms of E-learning existed as far back as the 19^th century. Source: http://www.talentlms.com/elearning/history_of_elearning

4.      The Advantages and Disadvantages of E-learning:

a.       The Advantages of E-learning:

·         More flexible à E-learning can be done in short chunks of time that can fit around your daily schedule.

·         Mobile à As E-learning can be done on laptops, tablets and phones – it is a very mobile method.

·         No travel à As just mentioned, eLearning can be done wherever you have a device capable of doing so.

·         Lower cost à As you aren’t using a trainer’s time or any room or equipment, eLearning tends to be the much cheaper option.

·         Tailor it to you à E-learning courses aren’t confined to be fixed to try and suit the needs of the majority.

·         Technological possibilities à E-learning is fast becoming a more and more popular method and with it, so has the investment into how to improve it further.

·         Global à With very few restrictions companies can be confident that their staff can receive the same content regardless of their location, and in many cases, their nationality. 

b.      The Disadvantages of E-learning

·         Lack of control à Learners with low motivation tend to fall behind when using E-learning as there are no set times to be doing it and they are responsible for the organisation themselves.

·         Learning approach à It doesn’t appeal to all learning styles so some learners will not enjoy the experience – especially strong activists and pragmatists. 

·         Isolated à A lot of questions are a lot easily answered when face to face with someone when you can guarantee an instant answer.

·         Technology issues à With heavy reliance on computers that E-learning brings, comes the potential risks that comes with it.

·         Computer competency à Some employees might not be too comfortable using computers, especially if their jobs don’t require them to.

Source: http://www.optimussourcing.com/learninghintsandtips/the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-elearning

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5.      E-learning – Online Tools and Application

·         Collba is exclusively designed for teams. Chat with your team mates in private rooms, share files, links, code snippets in real time. With an advanced search you will never lose important information.

·         Sympoz offers a truly great educational experience online. Courses cover a wide range of topics including: Wine, Cooking, Personal Finance, Parenting.

·         MuchEnough is an online marketplace and meeting place for online instruction in any topic.

·         Voxy is an innovative language-learning platform that seeks to solve the most vexing and pervasive problem for language students.

·         Sweetsearch searches only the 35,000 Web sites that its staff of research experts and librarians and teachers have evaluated and approved.

·         CapAlly has created a way for individuals, corporations, and educational institutions to invest in a student's future through a peer-to-peer micro-finance investment opportunity.

Source: http://www.go2web20.net/#tag:e-learning

6.      Indonesia Higher Education E-learning Management Strategy

E-learning or electronic learning is now increasingly recognized as one way to overcome the problem of education, both in the developed countries and in developing countries. The main vehicle in the development of human resources is education and training. But when watching the situation geography, socio-economic and cultural diversity of Indonesia, it is clear that it was not adequate anymore when only relying on the ways of traditional solutions alone. Therefore, various alternative strategies related to issues explored, studied and applied. In the global era, willingly or unwillingly, educations have to do with technology, especially information technology. Many research results indicate that the late master whom the information, it is too late also the gain opportunities to get ahead. Speed accompanied by demands could potentially contribute to the education and training sector. Positive potential that technology has not only increased efficiency and effectiveness and flexibility of the learning process, but also resulted in the development of materials, shifting the role of teachers/trainers and the development of learner autonomy. Source: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140715064821-11282346-indonesia-higher-education-e-learning-management-strategy