E-LEARNING IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION. by Bang Long

How To Overcome Common Problems In eLearning

banglongg — 2018-11-24 16:23:01 UTC

1. Adaptability of new experiences.

Switching from traditional classroom to a virtual classroom makes the learning experience different for students.However, they need to accept the new learning experiences with an open minded. Understanding the benefits of eLearning and discussing them with their friends may change this mindset and well prepared students for online classes.

2. Technical Problems.
Some of them don not even own computers or any gadget to access the course. Many students also not provided with strong internet connection that online courses require, and thus fail to catch up with their virtual classmates. The only solution to this problem is knowing exactly what kind of technological support they will need for a certain course before attend it.

3. Computer Literacy.
Although students are generally able to manage computers well, students nowadays have some issue such as lack of computer literacy. Many of them cannot handle basic programs such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint and because of that ,there are not able to handle their files. Basic knowledge in computer literacy will enhance students in this field.

4. Time Management.
As online courses require a lot of time and intensive work ,time management will play the important role. A well prepared schedule planner would help a lot to these learners, as they could even set reminders for their classes and assignments.

5. Self-Motivation.
Self-motivation is an essential requirement for students. After enrolling in e-learning courses, many students started to give up because of difficulties in handling a learning medium. Students need to create their own motivation to follow the new educational trends. Only a positive minded will help them overcome the challenges in eLearning.

Target Learners In eLearning

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1. Belonging to a Group

All of us need to feel part of a group, part of something more important and certainly bigger than ourselves. When we don’t perceive our standing in the group, we use a ton of thinking capacity in attempts to fit in.

The individuals are able to work together.
They compete with one another and in the process, try to do better.
They might work on their own, but they share goals.

2. Ability to Express
Technology offers many opportunities to express what learners are feeling and experiencing via blogs, chat rooms, forums and other media. Use a mix of these tools to present the expectation of critical and analytical thought and to foster opportunities for it to occur.

3. Ability to Compete

Human beings love to compete and win, particularly at games. One way to foster social learning in eLearning design is to adding game like elements to a non-game practice. Also, introducing features of competition to a course both for teams and individual learners and online rewards, learners will be much more motivated to pay attention and internalize the learning. If your target learners are in the corporate world, this can skyrocket level of engagement and the number of times each learner makes an attempt.

One helpful technique to bolster peer collaboration is posting questions before every exercise to measure understanding of the content, then providing results in a comparison chart.

4. Ability to See What’s Being Learned

Learners need to see what they’re learning. For abstract or very complex topics, focus on 5-10 minute sound bites. Learners need to be able to strip away the trappings and leave with the essentials. Your content needs to be relevant, useful, practical, comprehensive. succinct, organized and engaging.

5. Excitement About Applying Learning

When you’ve accomplished the first five ways to meet social learning needs, the byproduct is excitement about applying learning in the real world every day.

Wanting students to integrate their lessons into their personal lives sounds like a lofty idea. This, however, is the point of training. Don’t be content with using animation, games and multimedia for the sake of including them. These tools only have a temporary effect on a student’s motivation.

Example Of eLearning Tools

faizi342 — 2018-11-24 16:47:14 UTC

1. Engineering Design
- AutoCAD

2. Simulation Software
- MathLab
- Mathematica
- MathCad

3. Evaluation Tool
- MindManager

Characteristic Of eLearning

faizi342 — 2018-11-24 17:13:24 UTC

1. Use language that is easy to understand.
-The language used within your training materials can have a significant impact on how your messages are heard and considered.

2. Provides self-reflection opportunities
- Learner-centered eLearning provides opportunities for learners to relate content to their role or personal situation through thought-provoking self-reflective learning checks

3. Allows user-friendly, easy navigation.
- Enables learners to take control and find what they need quickly.

4. Connects through multi-sensory interaction.
- Engaging learners through visual, auditory, and kinesthetic methods simultaneously immerses the learners in the educational content to ensure learning is remembered.

Disadvantage Of eLearning

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1.No self-discipline
Proponents of e-learning claim that the main advantage of this learning method is that it is self-paced. And it’s true. If you need to watch a video again, you can. If you want to take a break from the material, you can stop and come back to it when you are feeling refreshed.

2. No face-to-face interaction
While e-learning can be quite interactive these days, through the use of video conferences, webinars, and face-to-face video chat, it still isn’t the same as sitting across the room from a real person. Simply put, there is no substitute for interacting with, and learning from, a fellow human.

3. Lack of flexibility
E-learning can be great for learning specific skills and for knowledge that needs to be transferred. However, with more complex skills and competencies, it is incredibly difficult to put together an effective e-Learning programme. And in a business environment, these complex skills are often the most crucial.

4. Lack of input from trainers
E-learning is structured. When a programme is developed, it is based on what the course developers think is the right curriculum at the time. However, learning materials can quickly become outdated and may contain errors even from the beginning.

Distance Learning Advantages:

banglongg — 2018-11-24 18:03:31 UTC

1. Lots of adaptality.
With e-learning courses. This allows students to work when and where. It is more convenient for them without having to squeeze in scheduled classes to an already busy life.
2. Lower the costing on transportation .
Taking a course online can be one way to cut down on costly gas or public transportation. Since students can often work from home to complete their class assignments, both time and money are saved in cutting out the trips to and from class.
3. Numerous choices for classes. Even if you live in a community with few or no colleges ,distance learning allows you to choose from a wide variety of schools to complete your education. You may find online schools that specialize in your particular field or one that can provide a great general education a. Either way, your options for education will be greatly expanded.
4.Lowered costs.
Prices for online courses are generally cheaper than their on-campus counterparts and you do not have to worry about commuting, moving or getting meal plans on campus

GROUP MEMBERS

banglongg — 2018-11-24 18:05:45 UTC

1. MOHD ALIFF HAIKAL BIN MOHD RODZI (AF170095 )
2. MOHD AMIRUL NAJMI BIN SHUKRI (AF170042)
3.MUHAMMAD HAFIZ BIN MOHAMAD NASRI (AF170173)