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Below is our summary on e-Learning and Mobile Learning. As for me, I found it is very easy and can be used by many people. Not to forget, it is very useful in our education institution too.
Group's members:
NORFARIZAH ADIRA BINTI ABD HADI A137711
NUR YASMIN KAHIRANI BINTI ZAKARIA A138050
Title:
ASSIGNMENT 1
E-LEARNING AND MOBILE LEARNING
What is E-Learning and Mobile Learning?
E-Learning :
The delivery of a learning, training or education program by electronic means. E-learning involves the use of a computer or electronic device (e.g. a mobile phone) in some way to provide training, educational or learning material. (Derek Stockley 2003)
Mobile Learning :
Any activity that allows individuals to be more productive when consuming, interacting with, or creating information, mediated through a compact digital portable device that the individual carries on a regular basis, has reliable connectivity, and fits in a pocket or purse.
It is using handheld devices for learning, training and Job aid. The Mobile Learning enables users, students, trainees, teachers and Instructors to use their hand held devices as Pocket PCs and Mobile Phones for self learning , development and training.
Any sort of learning that happens when the learner is not at a fixed, predetermined location, or learning that happens when the learner takes advantage of the learning opportunities offered by mobile technologies
How E-Learning and Mobile Learning work?
They are working when people can learn anywhere and usually at any time, as long as we have a properly configured computer. Cell phones allow you to communicate any time and usually anywhere, as long as you have a properly configured phone.
Besides, they works in or outside of the class. For example, a student can still read the books without bringing the books home. But, with the devices like the CD Rom for the e-learning, they can get into the information just by a click on the laptop.
Besides the laptop, mp3, ipod, and any other digital devices are considered as the mobile learning devices. They are very handy and they can be brought by the students anywhere, anytime. Plus, there is internet connection, guided e-learning can be done by the students. For example, when the students have problems with some questions in the previous class, they can simply IM-ing their teachers for further explanation. There is no need for them to go to the school and meet the teachers at the office.
Why we need to use E-Learning and Mobile Learning?
Basically, technology prepares students for the future. The world has changed. The borders are disappeared. We can no longer stick into our country. We need to go through to the global environment.
- Learners can interact with each other and with the practitioner instead of hiding behind large monitors.
- It's much easier to accommodate several mobile devices in a classroom than several desktop computers.
- PDAs or tablets holding notes and e-books are lighter and less bulky than bags full of files, paper and textbooks, or even laptops.
- Handwriting with the stylus pen is more intuitive than using keyboard and mouse.
- It's possible to share assignments and work collaboratively; learners and practitioners can e-mail, cut, copy and paste text, pass the device around a group, or 'beam'? the work to each other using the infrared function of a PDA or a wireless network such as Bluetooth.
- Mobile devices can be used anywhere, anytime, including at home, on the train, in hotels - this is invaluable for work-based training.
- These devices engage learners - young people who may have lost interest in education - like mobile phones, gadgets and games devices such as Nintendo DS or Playstation Portable.
- This technology may contribute to combating the digital divide, as this equipment (for example PDAs) is generally cheaper than desktop computers
Where are mobile learning and e-learning were usually implemented?
Schools
Students in school monopolize the most in the number of user. Mobile learning was widely used in school as most students find it easier to do some revision using portable mobile devices.
Students can use their iPods to download relevant educational material through online along with audio and video lectures.
Higher Education
Higher education students especially those who are in universities have the high demand in implementing the e-learning and mobile learning.
Using their laptops or tablet PCs, the tudents can download audio and video lectures and podcasts; create and edit course-related assignments; surf the Web; send e-mails, IMs, and text-messages; and log on to the course Web site at home or while on the road. The units provide a high level of interactivity for global collaboration, scientific experimentation, and research.
Workplace Learning
In the public sector, it will continue to be the national health services,
the defense departments and public including local government authorities. In this sector, apart from internal education and training for employees, there is likely to be more focus on training through e-learning to external partners and customers.
Consumer market -
The consumer e-learning segment will consist of Internet and CD-ROM based edutainment products primarily for children and young people and in the long term, also mobile, location independent edutainment to handheld devices. It will also include standard and individualized language learning products for the same media, and educational products that allow parents to supplement their children’s education with online or CD-ROM based learning opportunities.
Who usually used e-learning and mobile learning?
Children and young people are using their own mobile devices – Pods, iPads, netbooks, laptops, and smart phones – to be consumers and producers of digital content, and to be active participants in online communities. They are doing so as part of their day-to-day lives outside of school as leisure time activities. They are familiar and comfortable with social networking and using a variety of apps via their devices.
In general, there are three types of groups who frequently involves in e-learning and mobile learning. There are informed consumers, creative producers and active participants.
Informed Consumers. Learners are consuming real time and constant news with Google, Twitter, Facebook, and other newsfeeds via their mobile devices. In more formal learning environments, learners can be given the agency to access this information and provided with the skills to make informed and critical decisions as to its relevance, efficacy, and credibility.
Creative Producers. Young people are taking pictures and creating video using their mobile devices. Pulling out mobile devices during real world photo-ops is commonplace. Although many young people have the desire to produce media that is creative, attention-grabbing, and has high production value, many lack the knowledge and where-with-all to do so. When this desire to produce media enters into a mobile learning environment, the education setting can provide a combination the right instruction; and apps for planning, filming and editing. Learners-as-producers not only increases the potential for creative and higher quality media, but also additional avenues for them to develop and showcase their content-related learnings.
Active Participants. Mobile technologies have provided digital access to many who do not have access via computers and in-home Internet. This includes lower SES individuals from developed countries as well as those in third world countries. This anytime, anywhere, and with almost anyone capability makes mobile learning ripe for collaborating globally and developing global stewardship. It levels the educational landscape permitting communication and collaboration between diverse groups of learners.
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Regards,
Yasmin Khairani Zakaria.
