E-Learning

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E-Learning

Is a term used to cover a range of online methods of delivering material and resources for learning. System for computer-aided assessment may be provided in addition. You may be given online access to all these facilities via portal, which you may able to customise.

That systems offer you many useful facilities and capacity to access course material at a time and place of your choosing

Definitions: E-Learning Terminology

Blended Learning: A mix of e-learning and traditional teaching methods.

Computer-aided Assessment (CAA): Tests and exams delivered (and marked) using software. If delivered via web, also know as Online Assessment (OA).

Computer-based Learning (CBL): Software-driven interactive learning activity.

Portal: A web-based gateway to various useful web services, from learning enviroment to online news.

Effective E-Learning

There are four basic requirements if you are to make the most of your e-learning opportunties:

• You must have access to the Web through a reasonably speedy link.
  
• You will require basic Information Tecnology (IT) skills to navigate websites and manipulate files.
  
• You will need to make frequent visits to your portal or Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
  
• You should participate actively.

Minimun IT Competences for E-Learning

These include basic skills with:

• Keyboard and mouse.
  
• File management.
  
• Word-processing and printing.
  
• Use of a web browser.
  
• Web searching.

Depending on your subject, you may also requiere knowledge of programs such spreadsheets, databases and computer languages.

"The SMATER STUDENT", Skills and Strategies for Success at University, Kathleen MacMillan and Jonathan Weyers, 2006, page 186