E-Learning Policies 2006: A Distance Learning Course

Post-event Statement

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Background

A distance learning course based on ADBI lecture CD-ROMs.

Rapid innovation in information and communications technology (ICT) is transforming the way we work, the way we interact, the way we learn, and the way we live. In the education sector, e-learning increases access to education by making it possible for students to fit their education into traditional lifestyles and work schedules and choose from a wider-range of courses and learning opportunities. E-learning uses ICT to overcome barriers of traditional learning. Multimedia technology in education makes it possible to illustrate and teach complex processes. Computer courseware can be effectively designed using a systems approach as well as integrating appropriate instructional systems design principles.

During the course, the benefits and issues of e-learning will be discussed. Relevant software, hardware, and courseware will be reviewed. The course will also introduce a learning content management system to monitor teaching-learning process. Participants will draft their own courseware development plan based on sound principles of instructional systems design.

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Objectives

At the conclusion of the course, each participant will be able to:

• List key benefits and limits of e-learning programs,
• Choose proper equipment and software suitable for e-learning,
• Use learning content management system,
• Draft a plan to develop a multimedia computer courseware, based on sound learning theories and instructional strategies, and
• Evaluate commercially available computer courseware.

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Outputs

• Well-trained school teachers and local government leaders in providing e-learning services,
• Realistic strategies for introducing/improving e-learning programs in their schools, and
• Course proceedings.

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Participants

This course is offered free of charge to teachers and government officials in charge of e-learning. Interested persons from civil society and the private sector are also welcome. Priority will be given to applicants from ADB developing member countries.

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How to Apply

Register at the distance learning website. *

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Language

English (Neither interpretation nor translation services into local languages will be provided.)

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Responsibilities

Each participant is expected to:

1. View all 20 lecture CD-ROMs,
2. Complete review questions provided in the study guide,
3. Prepare an issues paper on e-learning,
4. Participate in the online discussion forum,
5. Visit a school to observe how e-learning is being applied,
6. Submit a computer courseware development plan,
7. Pass the course examination, and
8. Complete course evaluation.

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Cosponsors

Governments of Australia and the Republic of Korea, Colombo Plan Staff College for Technician Education, IBM, Microsoft, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.