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C/EC/104. Assessment of E-Learning in Past, Present and Future

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper looks into e-learning examining its commonly used tools, history and background. E-learning is compared to traditional forms of learning highlighting its advantages and disadvantages. The present state of e-learning is discussed making forecasts about its future. Requirements for successful e-learning are outlined.

 

KEYWORDS: E-Learning,

 

C/EC/81. Embedding ICT into education transforms teaching and learning practices in a way that non ICT techniques cannot. Discuss

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper argues that ICT applications transform teaching and learning practices like no other methods drawing examples related to Rushby’s instructional, revelatory, conjectural and emancipatory paradigms of ICT in education, and using Laurillard’s conversational framework to examine how ICT is best applied in each of these paradigms.

 

KEYWORDS: ICT, education, e-learning, computer-assisted learning,

 

C/EC/73. Collaborative virtual environments and online learning

WORDS:
1400
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the applications of collaborative virtual environments (CVE) to support social interaction and learning. Factors that influence the success of online learning are discussed, the CVE of Second Life (SL) as is evaluated a platform for education highlighting the communication methods used by SL that help to bridge the gaps in information literacy. The benefits of SL applications are illustrated using the example of CyberOne.

 

KEYWORDS: Collaborative virtual environments, CVE, second life, online learning, education,

 

S/EC/75. Marketing Higher Education to Teens and Young Adults

WORDS:
3300
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper examines the specifics of marketing post-secondary education looking at the changing role of universities due to the evolution of digital technology and the rise of online methods of learning. The options available to traditional colleges and universities to respond to the changing marketplace for educational services are considered.

 

KEYWORDS: Higher education, online learning, universities, colleges, post-secondary education,

 

C/EC/37. Can technology help improve student learning?

WORDS:
3900
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper examines how technology can and does improve student learning in schools and colleges. The role of the development of new technologies that are breaking down barriers to learning achievements is discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Social policy, sociology, pedagogy, learning, education,

 

C/EC/67. Mobile Learning: Personal Inquiry System

WORDS:
3700
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper looks at the program Personal Inquiry System (PIS) designed to aid mobile learning. The applications of the programme are analysed, tested and compared with other similar applications. Conclusions are made about the usefulness of PIS for educational purposes.

 

KEYWORDS: Mobile Learning, Personal Inquiry System, education, teaching,

 

S/C/77. Interactive Mobile Learning and Teaching: University of Mauritius

WORDS:
4600
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
49.99 GBP

The paper examines the interactive low-cost mobile learning (m-learning) system used at the University of Mauritius (UoM) to make lectures more lively and participative. The background of UoM is described, academic opinions about m-learning as a further development of e-learning are reviewed, the interactive multimedia m-learning system is analysed and evaluated.

 

KEYWORDS: Mobile learning, m-learning e-learning, University of Mauritius,

 

C/EC/28. Report on the proposed distance e-learning scheme for international students at the college

WORDS:
3600
DATE:
2007
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

King Harpers College is an accredited public college, offering courses leading to a B.Sc and certificates in Business and Management. The college attracts a large proportion of foreign students and therefore additionally offers a program of Intensive English for International students who need to improve their English skills. Kings Harper College serves 15,000 students through its on-site education. In recent years the number of foreign students has increased significantly and the college now is proposing to offer e-learning courses to cope with the increasing demand. The argument proposed by the management is that international students will be able to partake in their chosen degree courses from their home countries, giving them an easily accessible learning resource and experience. Furthermore, through the use of advanced technology, students who have previously not had access to higher education now will have the opportunity to study at the location that best suits their needs. This report investigates the key issues that need to be considered before Kings Harper pursues its e-learning project. Initially the report defines the aims and scope, critiques. The different methods of enquiry and identify which method(s) employed in the investigation. Then it provides a summary of IT drivers that are underpinning the external environment of higher education institutions, appraises the uses of Internet technology in the education sector, identifies possible future Internet innovations that will impact on the students and teaching staff in higher education. Then, using consequences analysis techniques, the report identifies the likely impact of Internet technology on teaching staff and students at Kings Harper. This is followed by an overview of key issues that are directly linked to systems development and a critique of the method of enquiry, highlighting the strengths weaknesses and any assumptions made.

 

KEYWORDS: e, proposed, distance, e-learning, scheme, international, students, college,

 

E/EC/25. E-plagiarism in University sector

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2007
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the abuse of the global access to knowledge addressing the issue of e-plagiarism among University students. The ways of controlling literary theft are discussed including anti-plagiarism software, search engines that track down source documents, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Plagiarism, knowledge, university,

 

S/EC/57. Analysis of the Teletubbies Online

WORDS:
2100
DATE:
2007
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the effects of the Teletubbies program on pre-school education identifying the skills it aims to develop and analyzing its website version hosted by the BBC. The audience of the programme is discussed, the benefits and shortcomings of the Teletubby website are identified.

 

KEYWORDS: Teletubbies, BBC, website, pre-school,

 

C/EC/26. Analysis of University Online Portal: 'Blackboard'

WORDS:
1600
DATE:
2006
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The research has been aimed at the analysis of the online university portals that have been designed for the purpose of facilitation of learning. The current research has been focused at the 'Blackboard' portal used by the University of Westminster, which is one of the first academic portals to be produced by Blackboard Inc. The discussion has elaborated the role of information management, functionality of the Blackboard, its advantages and disadvantages. The report has also concluded with the help of an outline for the improvement of system under the light of secondary data from journals and news papers.

 

KEYWORDS: Blackboard, Online Learning, Web Portals, University, E-Learning,

 

P/EC/27. Introduction of e-learning in universities: review of opinions

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2006
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the positive and negative aspects of the introduction of e-learning in universities reviewing the evolution of e-learning and arguing whether universities must adapt to the new learning environment and discussing different academic opinions on the use of new technologies in higher education.

 

KEYWORDS: E-learning, universities, higher education,

 

S/EC/34. Dissertation. Training through e-learning

WORDS:
9500
DATE:
2006
PRICE:
99.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates the effectiveness of e-learning as a new method of training provided by College in London for the training in health and safety. The research is based on the qualitative analysis of primary data (participant observation, questionnaires and interviews) and secondary data. A literature review touches on the theories of technology-based training (TBT), e-learning, learners' motivation, etc. Conclusions are made about the effectiveness of e-learning as a new delivery of training.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, e-learning, training,

 

P/EC/12. E-learning: benefits and problems

WORDS:
3000
DATE:
2004
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper deals with one of the most effective ways of personnel training, e-learning. Proceeding from the survey of literature the author discusses e-learning benefits (reduction of training costs, improved ability of tracking learners, etc.) grouping them into strategical and tactical. Problems in shifting to e-learning are outlined, the main being 'resistance to change'. The paper concludes that e-learning can contribute to higher profits in the environment of global competition where emphasis will be placed on the quality of goods and services.

 

KEYWORDS: e, e-learning, benefits,

 

P/EC/31. Online teaching service in Macromedia Dreamweaver: report on the project

WORDS:
7000
DATE:
2004
PRICE:
79.99 GBP

The paper reports on the development of the online service for the Star Tutorials tuition company aimed at teaching computer skills to teenager students using Macromedia Dreamweaver software. The background of the company is described, a review of literature is offered touching on learning theories and methodologies, existing online tutorial services in Macromedia Dreamweaver, etc. The work on the project design and implementation is described, conclusions are made about the strengths and weaknesses of the website.

 

KEYWORDS: Online teaching, Macromedia Dreamweaver,

 

P/EI/20. E-learning: analysis technology, customers, suppliers, stakeholder attitudes, and future forecast

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2002
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This paper is discussing rationale for e-learning, Stakeholder Expectations, Impacts of e-learning on businesses, determines industry lifecycle, and identifies the suppliers of e-learning and current technology. Forecasts into future changes in technology and e-learning are made.

 

KEYWORDS: ei, e-learning, technology, customers, suppliers, stakeholder, attitudes, future, forecast,