Online Training Technology

What is E-Learning?

All forms of electronically supported learning and teaching

Computer and network-enabled transfer of skills and knowledge

Online learning, generally considered a subset of e-learning

A plethora of technologiesWeb-basedComputer-basedVirtual classroomsDigital collaboration

Learning Outcomes

Describe the types of network, web-based and electronic communication technologies.

Describe advantages/disadvantages of online technologies

The key elements of online or e-learning:Computer or mobile deviceA networkThe World Wide Web Communication technologies

NETWORKSIntranets/extranets LAN, WAN, MAN, PAN, DAN, SAN, CAN!

Wireless networks

INTERNET

THE MOTHER OF ALL WANs!

A network that links computer networks all over the world

World Wide WebWorld Wide Web - an information-sharing

model that is built on top of the Internet.Web site – collection of web pagesWeb pages – individual HTML documents

within a Web siteWeb browser – software used to search

the World Wide Web and access multimedia information on the Internet

What will your class be?Sychronous:Students and

instructors are online at the same time. Lectures, discussions, and presentations occur at a specific time; students must be online at that specific hour in order to participate.

Asychronous:Instructors provide

materials, lectures, tests, and assignments that can be accessed at any time. Students may be given a timeframe – during which they need to connect, but overall, students are free to contribute whenever they choose.

Communication- SychronousChat roomsVoice or Voice over IPVideo ConferencingWeb ConferencingPodcastsVirtual Worlds

Communication - AsynchronousEmailVirtual documents, audio files, videoDiscussion boardsBlogFacebook, Twitter, LinkedInePortfoliosDD/CD-ROMWikishttp://pbworks.com/content/supportcen

ter

The World at a TouchDisadvantages

Ease of communication

Access to large amounts of information at low incremental cost

Current and updatable materials

Expanded options for interaction among faculty and learners

Simultaneous and collaborative study

Effective technology can be expensive

Access to hardware and software may be limited

Instructional quality may suffer without face-to-face interaction

Results and learning outcomes may depend on teachers’ and students’ ability to use technology

Advantages

Your Digital Classroom…Each student has a computer or other

communication deviceYou create a class website to manage class

activities and communication.(LMS)You create a class blog for class discussion.You create a Wiki for real-time class activities.Each student has a wireless mic to ensure clarity

in teacher interaction.You use a Smart Board for in-class

collaborations.You subscribe to Teacher Tube for online media

presentations.

A Case StudySLCC, as a member of the State Energy Sector

Partnership, oversees the implementation, training and placement programs to ensure a skilled talent pipeline for energy efficiency and renewable energy industries.

Partnership includes Governor’s Office of Economic Development, Division of Workforce Services, Utah System of Higher Education, Utah College of Applied Technology, Utah Department of Natural Resources, Private Sector Partners.

State Training Teams and Regional Teams

Case Study – Utah Energy Partnership GrantActivities are delivered through enhanced Energy

Academy One-Stops and through hybrid or blended training models.

Training programs have multiple entry points, offer stackable credentials, apprenticeship, certifications.

A comprehensive data management system tracks and manages all program enrollees and generates reports.

• DWS establishes Basecamphq.com for overall project management

Dept of Workforce Services

• Recruits referred to online assessment

• WorkKeys• TABE• KeyTrain

Salt Lake Community

College

• Enrolled students managed through LMS

Salt Lake Community

College

• Online and blended classroom training developed using LCMS

• Students progress to coursework, earn certificates

Salt Lake Community

College

• Students placed into jobs

• LMS provides certification/ placement data to DWS

Dept of Workforce Services

Utah Energy Partnership Grant

What online technologies would you use to improve: Student Experience?

Project management?

Web sitesCommunication

ToolsNavigation

CollaborationPlacementReporting