Mid-South Instructional Technology Conference
Teaching, Learning, & Technology
Transforming the Learning Environment
April 4-6, 2004
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Dr John Eklund Track 3 - Supporting the Transformative Environment |
Abstract
This presentation is based on a recent published strategic directions paper by Eklund, Kay & Lynch (2003) e-learning: emerging issues and key trends.
The presentation aims to integrate a review of literature to provide a high level comparative view of the current and future directions for e-learning, and possible implications for policy and practice. The presentation comments on current and possible events in other sectors that may influence the shape of e-learning. The session considers issues and developments of a technical, organisational and pedagogical nature that are likely to generate change in the use of technologies in education and training. The presenter offers a view of the driving forces for e-learning, an historical context for its development, and a vision for the future.
Description
The meaning and state of e-learning as a "phase of consolidation". The drivers for e-learning and the size of the marketplace. International benchmarks to measure success. The impact of new technical standards and learning objects. How maturing software development practices and Instructional Design as an emerging discipline are changing e-learning development. Blended learning and new trends in Teaching and Learning derived from educational theory. Equity issues and Organisational Considerations. How e-learning is Transforming the workplace. E-learning as a component of corporate knowledge management. Return on investment. Predictions for the future.