Session 1.2: What is e-learning?
| Aim: | To explore the term ‘e-learning’ in the context of e-living, and consider the value of e-learning in your learning provision. |
| Objectives: | By the end of the session you will have:
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Resources: |
You will need:
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Time allocated: |
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Task:
- In groups, share
the definitions you wrote in the pre-course
task. Can you agree
on a definition of ‘e-learning’? Copy
your agreed definition onto a large sheet
of paper and display for the whole group
(5 minutes).
- In small groups, think of as many uses
of digital technology in your daily life
as you can list in one minute (1 minute).
- Watch a short demonstration
of ‘A
Day in the Life of e-ric’ presented
by your trainer. (See SDELC Common
Modules > Getting
to grips with e-learning > What
are e-living skills?) Are
your learners comfortable with this
range of e-living skills? (4 minutes).
- Open the presentation My
e-learning journey
on
your E-Guides USB memory stick and save
a copy to your personal folder. Add a new
slide listing your own e-living skills. Your
trainer will show you how to hyperlink
the slide to Slide 1. Save your work
(10 minutes).
- In
your group discuss the value of e-learning
for adults, and list your thoughts on Post-it® notes.
- Display
your Post-it® notes
and be prepared to feedback to the group
(20 minutes).
- Read through the document The value of e-learning written in 2003. Discuss with a partner what evidence there is of these benefits in your organisation? Make notes in your Reflective log and save this copy of your Reflective log in your personal folder on your E-Guides memory stick (5 minutes).
Supporting information:
Documents on your E-Guides USB memory stick:
- PowerPoint® presentation My e-learning journey
- Reflective log.
Links to online resources and information:
- SDELC (Common Modules > Getting to grips with e-learning > What are e-living skills?).
