paper by Ulf-D. Ehlers Although much is written on teh qulity of e-learning, original and usable research is scarce. This paper, which won an award for best paper at the 20043 EDEN Research workshop, provides a considered and thoughtful contribution on the subject. Read More
article by Javier Martínez Aldanondo A challenging article, which uses an example of an e-learning course for civil servants to show how not enough thought is given to the real objectives of learning. According to the author, it is the model of educational system that is at fault, and the way we understand learning. The mode is irrelevant, the real change will only come when we start to rethink the way we approach learning. Read More
article by Antonio Martín Béjar The article explores the need for certification, though this argument is reasonable, it is overstated and the author does not really enter into the question as to why e-learning fails, preferring to assert that certification will solve the problem. Certification is no guarantee of learning in conventional learning, it is unclear why it should be the panacea online. Read More
article by Guillem Barcons The article explores the reasons for the differing success of community models for supporting students online in Anglosaxon and continental European cultures. Though seductive the vision is perhaps over generalised and simplistic, as thought the educational culture and the expectations it creates are important other factors are important too. These considerations are however worth bearing in mind Read More
article by Antonio Seoane Pardo and Francisco Lamamie Though in academic and business circles the benefits of online learning are increasingly recognised, for many there is still a sense of dissatisfaction, and de-motivation that leads to high drop-out rates and negative evaluations of online options. The article outlines some of the causes of these and goes on to suggest a range of solutions. The emphasis on learning rather than on technology is welcome. Read More
article by Dr Nuria Aris Redó and Maite A short think piece that reminds us of basic issues that are often overlooked. The flexibility of online learning is often a reason for choosing this mode but this flexibility especially among adults means disadvantages in terms of the time taken away from other commitments. These kinds of external sources of frustration and demotivation are often the real issues that need to be faced when considering this option and need to be borne in mind especially in the SME context where time is already a key issue. Read More
article by Dolores Reig The author points out, referring to McLuhan, the need to focus on the factors that determine the quality of online learning when we aim to determine the quality of online learning rather than importing factors related to “offline learning”, since the nature of the medium affects the way we view the message. The author therefore identifies a series a series of factors that are part of the online experience that need to be taken into account. Read More
article by e-learning europa A summary of some of the conclusions of the DG Education and Culture survey of e-learning in SMEs published March 2005. The article focuses on SME learning needs. While the list is useful, it is no more than a list of needs, without comment. A more complete summary of what is a long document might be of use. Read More
report by Raquel Rojo This report, in Consumer magazine, a supermarket publication, is an example of the growing awareness in the non-specialist media of e-learning. Given the editorial focus of the magazine it concentrates on the perspective form the user’s point of view. Of note is the point made by the author that though e-learning is commonly understood as being over the Internet, that a variety of technologies and approaches are used. This amplification of the term in recent years to include a range of possibilities is of importance. Up to now e-learning has largely been understood purely as self-study of materials using Internet. Read More
book by José Javier Larrañeta Ibañez This document gives a good overview of the e-learning options available at the time. It is important in that it the methodology developed focuses on some of the key obstacles that need to be addressed if e-learning is to be successful in this context. Principal among these is the issue of literacy or basic competences. The methodology incorporated a prior stage of training to ensure literacy and technological competence and hence effective use of the technology by the students. Though this may seem with hindsight to be self–evident it is often overlooked. The results of the post course evaluation summarised below are particularly useful. Read More
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