e-Learning for medical faculties

1. e-LEARNING
Dr. D. K. Niranjan
Assistant Professor
Dept. of microbiology
CIMSH

3. •What is e-learning?
•Why e-Learning?
•Difference between traditional
and e-learning
•Modes of e-learning
•Advantages/benefits of e-learning
•Disadvantages of e-learning
• Components of e-learning
•How to create module for e-learning

4. WHAT IS E-LEARNING?
The use of Internet technologies to deliver a broad array of
solutions that enhance knowledge and performance
-Rosenberg
E-learning is Internet-enabled learning
http://www.cisco.com

5. WHAT IS E-LEARNING?
 E-learning is also called
 Web-based learning,
 Online learning,
 Distributed learning, or
 Internet-based learning.

6. WHAT IS E-LEARNING?

7. Traditional and E-learning
Traditional Classrooms E-Learning
Classroom
• Physical – limited size
• Synchronous
• Unlimited
• Anytime, anywhere
Content
• PowerPoint/ transparency etc.
• Textbooks/library
• Video
• Collaboration
• Multimedia / simulation
• Digital library
• On demand
• Syn. & Asyn. Communication
Personalization • One way learning path
Pace decided by the teacher
• Learning path and pace
determined by learner

9. WHY E-LEARNING?
E-LEARNING SERVICES CAN SUPPORT
Shortage of trained faculty and increase in number
of medical students and colleges in India.
Deteriorating standards in Medical education ???
Online resources can reach out across time and
space barriers.

10. WHY MEDICAL TEACHERS NEED E-RESOURCES
• e-learning refers to the use of Internet technologies to
deliver a broad array of solutions that enhance knowledge
and performance
• e-learning can be used by medical educators to improve the
efficiency and effectiveness of educational interventions in
the face of the social, scientific, and pedagogical challenges.
• It has gained popularity in the past decade; however, its use
is highly variable among medical colleges and appears to be
more common in basic science courses than in clinical
practice

11. WHY MEDICAL TEACHERS NEED E-RESOURCES

12. MODES OF E-LEARNING
 Two common e-learning modes:
 Distance learning and
 Computer-assisted instruction.
 Distance learning uses information technologies to deliver
instruction to learners who are at remote locations from a
central site.
 Computer-assisted instruction (also called computer-based
learning and computer-based training) uses computers to aid
in the delivery of stand-alone multimedia packages for
learning and teaching.
 These two modes are combined under e-learning as the
Internet becomes the integrating technology.

13. Components of e-learning
3 components of e-learning
Technology
 Curriculum
 Services
The three combine to
drive the total e-learning
solution
Technology Curriculum
Services

14. BENEFIT OF E-LEARNING
Convenient
–self-service (mix and match)
–on-demand (anytime, anywhere)
–private learning
–self-paced
–Flexibility: (modular package)

15. BENEFIT OF E-LEARNING
Convenient
–self-service (mix and match)
–on-demand (anytime, anywhere)
–private learning
–self-paced
–Flexibility: (modular package

16. BENEFIT OF E-LEARNING
Cost-effective
–Virtual learning environment
–Share lessons among schools
–Reduce material cost
–Reduce travel/accommodation costs

17. BENEFIT OF E-LEARNING
Consistent
–Central control of content
–Same quality of content for all
–Same quality of education for all

18. BENEFIT OF E-LEARNING
Media-rich –Easier to understand & more
engaging
Repeatable–As many times as you like
Easier to monitor progress
–less administrative work
–can be more precise

19. E-LEARNING IS MORE INTERACTIVE
 In an on-line multimedia learning environment:
–Teaching & learning is ‘one-to-one’ (individual)
–More interactivity (in normal classroom, it varies with the
class size)
–Learner centered
–Learner monitoring & grading systems

20. WEB LEARNING ELIMINATES GEOGRAPHIC
CONSTRAINS
 The ability to harness the expertise and time of numerous
educators has the potential to lead to an ever evolving
knowledge base that can morph to meet the needs of the
students.
 By using web-based tools, we are no longer constrained to a
given time or location to deliver information and interact
with students on a given topic
WEB LEARNING ELIMINATES GEOGRAPHIC CONSTRAINS

21. WEB LEARNING ELIMINATES GEOGRAPHIC
CONSTRAINS
WEB LEARNING ELIMINATES GEOGRAPHIC CONSTRAINS

22. Disadvantages of E-Learning
Resource limitation: learners need to have access to a
computer as well as the Internet.
The learner need to have computer skills with programs
such as word processing, Internet browsers, and e-mail.

23. Disadvantages of E-Learning
The students have to be highly motivated and responsible
because all the work they do is on their own.
Instructions are not always available to help the learner so
learners need to have discipline to work independently
without the instructor's assistance.

24. INTEGRATING E-LEARNING INTO MEDICAL
EDUCATION
 The integration of e-learning into existing medical curricula should
be the result of a well-devised plan that begins with a needs
assessment and concludes with the decision to use e-learning.
 Although some institutions have tried to use e-learning as a stand-alone
solution to updating or expanding their curricula,
 we believe it is best to begin with an integrated strategy that
considers the benefits and burdens of blended learning before
revising the curriculum.

25. Teacher
-Develop knowledge & skills
-Understand learning and its need
-Facilitate learning
-Create learning opportunities
Building an
E-learning
Culture
Administrator
-Create Learning
environment
-Provide ICT infrastructure
Resources for lifelong
Learner
-Self-directed
-Self-motivated
-Self-regulating
-Lifelong learning

26. HOW TO MAKE AN EFFECTIVE ELEARNING
MODULE
• I want to make a module that will be an effective learning resource.
But …
Where do I start?
How can e-Learning
make the content
more interesting?
How will the learner track their
progress – so that they will be
confident that they have
achieved something?

27. Creating Module for e-Learning
 The content must be from
reference materials only
 Use standard material from
prescribed textbook, reference
books, journals etc.
 Update the content on regular
basis
 Create an assessment tool for the
learner when they finish their
learning exercise.

28. Creating Module for e-Learning
 On the website of institute or
teacher’s website create content
from reference material
 Use standard material from
prescribed textbook.
 Update the content on regular
basis
 Create an assessment tool for the
learner when they finish their
learning exercise.

29. Resources of content
Text books
Reference books
Journals
Internet

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33. Resources of content

34. CREATING FACULTY FOR PEER REVIEWING
CONTENTS
 The evaluation of e-learning should include a peer-review
process and an assessment of outcomes such as learner
satisfaction, content usability, and demonstration of
learning.
 Faculty skills in creating e-learning may differ from those
needed for traditional teaching; faculty rewards for scholarly
activity must recognize this difference and should be
commensurate with effort.

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38. M-Learning

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