E-learning Techniques in education

Educational technology : Online Learning

Educational technology is the adequate and consistent use of technology and internet in learning from the comfort of once home.. In theory and practice it's a concept that uses a wide variety of devices and technology like computers, internet, collaboration tools and students and teachers collaborating across national and global lines across various time-zones. 

Online learning technology is dependent on various types of digital media that transfers text, audio, video and document sharing online and involves the use of high speed internet, satellites, servers, networking hardware and other tools for the effective transfer of knowledge. 

Education learning and technology is never necessarily restricted by technology, there are various methods of transferring learning over CD/DVD, emails, voice data and thus it still reaches places with limited reach and remote areas. It has thus become an integral part of our lives and society and comprises of various digitization and delivery techniques. 

Another growing field in the area of educational learning is mobile based learning, which allows us to use mobile technology as a method of learning. With the widespread use of mobile phone ans smartphones this is a quick and easy way to propagate learning through fun learning games and apps.

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E-Learning technology and methods

E-Learning technology and methods

There are various ways online learning works in, some of the most popular methods are described below.

• Everything online - there are no face to face meetings
• Mixed mode - partially online and partially face to face
• Synchronous
• Asynchronous
• Group based learning - An instructor guides the gorup
• Own learning, self study as it is called is done by the students themselves online
• Own learning along with a subject expert who guides the student every step of the way
• Internet based learning purely using quick searches and videos etc.
• Using CD/DVD for learning based on matter stored on CD
• Video tapes and audio tapes based pre-recorded learning classes

Delivery Methods

Online education is done through internet or world wide web, or through CD or DVD. Other variants of e-learning include distance education which also includes traditional methods and media. Following are common education methods used in e-learning.

Printed media		e-text,  epdf and e-books textbooks and study material e-zines articles
Videos and Movies		Live streaming video Video tapes pre-recorded Direct transmission from satellite Digital cable based education classes
Audio and Audio tapes		Live streaming audios over podcasts  Pre-recorded audio tapes.
Reviews and study material		electronic reviews found online interactive classes with tutor paper based reviews.
Communication		Asynchronous services email and e-letters listservs that distribute educational content threaded discussion, weblogs and discussion forums forums threads    Synchronous Live chat services videoconferencing services live face to face teleconferencing services over the phone Emerging Technologies Institute Website: http://www.emergingtechonline.com/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/emergingtechnologiesinstitute Twitter: http://twitter.com/Emerging_Tech Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerging-technologies-institute

Micro Learning Tips to improve online learning experience

Improve online learning experience

Improve online learning with a few micro learning tips

Technique #1 Online micro gamesStudent and people in general have more grasping power when a tutor or system engages them more, The methods of learning therefore should be such that it will allow students and learners to understand and grasp more and to interact with the system and lessons taught. A game development should be such that it emerges the player and helps them learn more from the process even if the user doesn't win they should be inclined to play again and again. For examples a game designed for customer service training should be such that they should be targeted and taught in such a way to help players learn and answer questions in a fun way to advance to next level. 

Technique #2: Podcasts which are based on lessonsEducational podcasts are the most interesting techniques used these days, podcasts are basically pre-recorded information which can be distributed far and wide. This type of education can give the listeners and viewers collect very important information which would be hard to come by without having an instructor; right from their offices and homes and even on their mobile devices while travelling. What is even better is that you don't have to devote large chunks of time to gather all this information as podcasts are to the point, structured and concise so listeners can devote full attention and grasp everything easily without wasting time.

Technique #3: Slideshows and multimedia presentationsSlide shows and sharing sites that provide online pdf or image based learning are getting more popular each and every day. The reason for their wide appeal is that they benefit and help each and every person. This type of learning is suitable for all employees, students, and just about any viewer as they can easily grab all the information through video, audio and interactive techniques. These slideshows provide all the information in a few minutes and based on the learning speed of individual as they can move through each slide at their own pace, without the risk of missing out anything. This type of learning is best for in-depth classes, explanations and illustrations so that every individual can learn the best they can. 

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On the job training - Knowledge while working

On the job training - Knowledge while working

Learning is a process that never stops, It is also something everyone should do when on job or profession. This applies to every one who owns a business, or even if you work for another company, increased knowledge only means increased success. This learning and education can provide you with more business, customers, and even more income to your business. Every person who learns is bound to have more success over time.

The old method of education used to be in classroom, but those are the old days now education have evolved to be more than just classroom learning. E-learning, online learning or web based learning is gaining traction each and every day  because of price, convenience and technology factor.Following are some of th reasons why you should be interested in learning on the job.

1. This is a only field that gives you the ability to learn while you work. Usually working individuals dont have ample time at hand to go to school after work but online education gives you the flexibility to learn while you work.

2. Online education also allows you to learn at your pace, people usually after a certain age shy away from schools because, they cant grasp the techniques as quickly as youngsters, but with e-learning you have an option to review the information over and over again until you learn. Here you won't have to worry what others in class might think about you or to be shy to ask the instructor what you don't understand over and over again.  

3. Having a family is difficult to manage along with learning. It is important to spend as much time with your family as you can When you have a family but it is also important to increase your knowledge, so how do you do both these together; Online education gives you the flexibility to learn around your family so as to not sacrifice one for another.

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Schools and their use of online learning technology

Why use online learning technology in schools

Following are the 3 main advantages of using online learning in schools

✓ Convenience

The main reason anyone will choose online learning over class based learning is convenience. Students have the ability to learn while on vacation from home or even on vacation. Parents also get the flexibility to take students on vacations and they don't have to stick in their own cities during breaks. Students also get to manage their pace of learning.

✓ Time efficiency

Online learning is very time efficient, there is a lot of time saving while travelling, for introductions and breaks. Also not all students are at the same pace when learning so this gives them efficiency in managing their pace and be more efficient in using the available time resources. 

✓ Accessibility

The most important feature of e-learning is accessibility, students have access to study material, lectures, resources almost every day and every hour. This is a great boon for any one interested in learning. This also is useful when ever students would like to review their material. There are also options for teachers to records their teaching so students can access them anywhere online at their own convenience. Student also get an option to share their knowledge and inputs with tutors and fellow students via the online platform without feeling shy and this creates a collaborative synergy among students. 

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Open Coursework - New Ideas of Online Learning

Open courses; the next big thing in elearning

The last 15 years have been a great learning cycle for many learners and online education in general has undergone a lot of changes over this time, regarding the open nature of learning methodologies, training techniques and the available resources. The first generation os technologies like WEBCT & BlackBoard were more proprietary and restrictiev in nature for the big organizations that choose to implement them for their students, after this came the open source revolution riding on creative commons licence  and learning methods, These methods were students centered and more flexible in terms of design and implementation.

These types of technologies like Moodle and Ilias riding on open content; created the open educational resource movement OER. Examples of such technologies are Connexions, LeMille, MIT Open Courseware and some other vendors. 

The next stage of learning is the emergence of a personalized learning environment combined with wikis as a a riding technology. This type of environment is both open and in theory and process; this type allows a more challenging method of learning. 

Massive Open Online Courses, provide a more radical technique of learning as all courses are available to just about anyone who is interested. 

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Digital learning Technology - ETI

Digital Learning Technology

1. The new age jobs;  Today's youth is more inclined to learn something new every day; because their skills are supposed to sty good for their future job work. The US Bureau of statistics states that by 2020 employment in all computer occupation is bound to increase by 22%. At the pace with which technologies are moving forward, some of the jobs will not have been invented yet.  While no one can now imagine what these jobs will be, they are sure to be rooted to be in technology. All policymakers and governments are taking note of this and this type of change is slowly and steadily happening. 
2. Common Core State StandardsThe common core standards CCSS are being implemented throughout the United States in 2014 and there is an emphasis on critical thinking, use of technology and writing in all curriculum. All organizations and educational companies are on board by using technologies and hardwares like tablets to bring digital textbooks and next generation of educational material to every classroom.  
3. Costs and expectations of all projects are shiftingMost of the skeptics revolve around the same issues surrounding the digital implementation; How to get funding? How to get equity? how to get tech support? and again how to get all three? While there are all important and valid questions; A full fledged implementation will require a change in thinking how our schools, society is currently spending money on education and how they would like to spend in the near future on education.  

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