2. Introduction
The benefits of E-Learning
Top U.S. Universities using E-Learning
programs
What about the quality and credibility of E-
Learning?
Financial implications
Timeline needed for the conversion
Summary
3. In order to train knowledgeable, skilled, and
competitive future workforce, Design and
Drafting Technology faculty is seeking
innovative methods to maximize students’
learning and provide world-class education
while involving students in hands-on
activities harmonious with their learning
styles. What is E-Learning and what are the
advantages of it?
4. Electronic learning is “learning utilizing
electronic technologies to access educational
curriculum outside of a traditional
classroom. In most cases, it refers to a
course, program or degree delivered
completely online” (eLearningNC, 2013).
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5. With technological advancements and the
convenience of online learning, many
academic institutions around the world have
been embracing electronic learning (E-
Learning) while benefiting from its
pedagogical aspects, accessibility,
effectiveness, and sustainability.
6. Pedagogical Principals
Constructivist Learning Theory
Cooperative learning activities foster learners’ engagement and help
maximize learning effectiveness (Moore, 2011). Collaborative online
activities enhance students’ learning and performance (Tseng & Chu,
2010).
7. Pedagogical Principals
Social Learning Theory
Learners may socially construct knowledge and share
experiences in form of messages, modeling, and online
collaborations while participating in a sustainable
environmentally-friendly education (Hill, Song, & West,
2009); (Castle & McGuire, 2010).
8. Accessibility
Learners and educators can conveniently
access, share, learn, and teach information worldwide
using the Internet at their preferred location, pace, and
time (Tseng & Chu, 2010)
Effective method for educating “geographically
dispersed, multicultural workforce” (Merugu, 2011)
9. Effectiveness
Effective learner-centered education available online
24/7
Effective method to accommodate different learners’
learning styles
Sustainability
Environmentally-friendly educational approach
Reduced consumption of carbon and paper
Reduced emissions caused by traveling cars to schools
10. Pennsylvania State University (PSU)
PSU offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programs
Education, Business, Engineering, Criminal Justice,
and Nursing (Education Portal, 2013)
University of Florida (UF)
UF offers degree and non-degree distance education
programs utilizing online, video, and CD-ROM resources
(Education Portal, 2013)
The following link contains a list of schools with E-
Learning programs and the number of student
enrollment:
http://education-portal.com/articles/Best_Universities_with_E-
Learning_Programs_List_of_Schools.html
11. To assess the quality of the instructional design of a
technical course such as Design and Drafting
Technology, a checklist or rubric will enable
educators to adjust and improve their instructional
activities to the highest standards. Ross (2013)
provided the resources indicated on the next two
slides to access some quality checklists:
13. Click on the image to access the Quality Matters website
14. Implementing E-Learning will enable
academic institutions to enhance students’
learning while meeting diverse students’
learning styles. This will result in improving an
institution’s reputation; consequently, increased
enrollment and financial improvement while
empowering an institute to compete with other
institutions.
15. Any new endeavor may be associated with
new expenses; however, most of the E-
Learning resources are available online
worldwide. Other E-Learning programs such
as SoftChalk may be purchased to create
engaging and interactive learning activities
and to facilitate distance learning. The price
range of SoftChalk is between $495 and $695
per year for educators.
Adopted from: http://softchalk.combuy-now
16. Another learning management system,
Blackboard Learn, is more expensive but
worth investing due it’s excellent educational
benefits and technical support. Blackboard
mobile is also a new application of
Blackboard that has recently become very
popular among the learners. UCM uses
Blackboard system.
17. A successful transition to a learning
management system such as Blackboard
Learn may approximately take up to one
year. The following link indicates the
timeline Northern Arizona University needed
to change from Blackboard Vista to
Blackboard Learn:
http://www2.nau.edu/d-elearn/bblearn
18. The timeline needed for the conversion also
depends on the needs and the projects as
well as the number of hours the technology
administrators, staff, Information Technology
support personnel, and the instructors
dedicate to migrate the courses and utilize
Blackboard
Adopted from: www.csuci.edu/ats/documents/ci-lms-eval-report.doc
19. Accessible, effective, and prompt education
opportunities for all
High quality training for all learners to achieve
high performance while resulting in improved
productivity
Possible increased enrollment/improved revenue
Helps reduce the costs of training (travel
expenses, educational sites’ maintenance,
materials, etc.
Bottom line: Improved learning, productivity,
revenue, and saving
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