e-Learning….. Learning into the next generation
Archive for June, 2008
9 June, 2008 at 2:30 am · Filed under Activity 1.6 - Learner Management Systems
1.6 Lerner Management Systems
What is a Learner Management System (LMS)?
LMS are software tools designed to manage user learning management systems.
What is a Learning Content Management System (LCMS)?
LMCS are a learning content management system.
Which would you recommend to your organisation? Why?
Both as they both serve a purpose
What do you find interesting from these figures?
The LMS market has grown by 22% in the past 6 months.
60% of companies have an LMS
57% have virtual classrooms
24% of companies are looking at LMS.
9 June, 2008 at 2:28 am · Filed under Activity 1.5 - Virtual Worlds
Virtual worlds are a computer-based simulated environment. Users create avatars and take part in this world as if in real life.
The benefits of this technology is that the younger generation will find this type of learning to be very familiar with their gaming and other computer use.
The disadvantage is that if you do not come from this generation, the learning curve just to take part in the world is enormous.
9 June, 2008 at 2:27 am · Filed under Activity 1.4 - Social Networking
Social networking is part of Web 2.0 the newest thing to hit the web.
Web 2.0 or social networking is essentially internet users networking together in a collaborative way.
· Facebook
· Myspace
· Bebo
Social networking has a very important place in learning, by allowing users to collaborate with each other in a very convenient way.
However, the down side is that everything you post is open to the internet communities to view.
9 June, 2008 at 2:26 am · Filed under Activity 1.3 - Communication Technologies
Synchronous versus Asynchronous
Synchronous is direct real time communication. All people are present at the same time.
· Instant messaging
· Voice chat
· Video conferencing
The benefits of Synchronous communication is that it is in real time, with instant response and feedback.
The disadvantages of this type of communication within the web environment is that all parties may not have the band width needed for quality of communication
Asynchronous
Asynchronous is communication not in real time. All people are not present at the same time.
· Email
· Blogs
· Pod casts
The benefit of this type of communication is that you can take part in the commucation when it suits you, when you have time. Also band width would not normally be a problem.
The disadvantage is that it can take time to get simple things done.
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