scholarly journals Audio/ Videoconferencing Packages: High cost

2006 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonia Murillo ◽  
Mary Rizzuto ◽  
Urel Sawyers
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Course Delivery ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Technical Specifications ◽  
Learning Management ◽  
Audio Conferencing ◽  
And Training

This report compares two integrated course delivery packages: Centra 6 and WebEx. Both applications feature asynchronous and synchronous audio communications for online education and training. They are relatively costly products, and provide useful comparisons with the two less expensive products to be evaluated in the following report #53. The criteria used in the current evaluation include capacity, interactivity features, integration with learning management systems, technical specifications, and cost. The report ends with a short analysis of the currently emerging audio-conferencing software, Google Talk.

scholarly journals PECULIARITIES OF DIGITALIZED LEARNING PROCESS ORGANISATION IN THE LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

2019 ◽  
pp. 143-147
Author(s):  
Олександр Базелюк
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Education ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Learning Management ◽  
Distance Courses ◽  
And Training

The author reviews the peculiarities of digitalized learning process organisation in the hardware and software environment of learning management systems in the context of vocational education and training. The author notes the complexity of the transition to the Industry 4.0 and mentions the risks connected with the named process in the vocational education and training. In such conditions it is important to develop effective models of public and private partnership, to decentralize administration and financing and, above all, to assure the vocational education and training quality.At the same time the learning process taking place in such an environment becomes digitalized, which, on the one hand, gives it additional advantages (easy access to training data regardless of time and place, individualisation of students’ learning paths, broad multimedia resources, etc.) and, on the other hand, requires solving complex tasks in distance courses designing. The author focuses on the methodology of distance courses designing, so it is very important for vocational education and training institution to ensure the realisation of the following five main components: regulatory, financial, technical, personnel, teaching and methodological support. It is emphasised that distance course designing becomes the most important aspect of implementing the modern digitalized learning process. The structure of creative group in distance courses designing is grounded, which comprises: a specialist in the relevant vocational sphere, specialist in distance learning, technical specialist (system administrator or distance courses programmer) and digital content designer. 

The Evolving Role of the Instructor in the Digital Age

2013 ◽  
pp. 233-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael F. Beaudoin
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Self Directed Learning ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Learning Management

In this era of student-centered, collaborative, constructivist learning, augmented by social networks and other virtual environments featuring learner autonomy, self-direction and independence, the role of instructors in online education is undergoing continuous evolution since the advent of the Internet, and the proliferation of Learning Management Systems (LSM) to support teaching and learning. This chapter examines the role of the online instructor, and indeed, poses the provocative question: does there remain a useful and meaningful role for what is arguably the increasingly ‘invisible’ instructor in many online settings. Factors that contribute to this phenomenon, such as the proliferation of new technology, the emphasis on self-directed learning, a changing student clientele, emerging modes of assessment, etc. are noted. Findings from a various studies of student attitudes, behaviors, and perceptions of what is critical for success in online courses are highlighted, including data suggesting that the role of instructors and the features of Learning Management Systems are relatively minor factors for achieving success in online learning. The implications of these trends for the future role of the professoriate are also considered.

Building and Maintaining Human Capital with Learning Management Systems

2012 ◽  
pp. 1171-1185
Author(s):  
Tom Butler ◽  
Audrey Grace
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Learning Theory ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Competence Development ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Multinational Organizations ◽  
Learning Management ◽  
Point Of Departure ◽  
And Training

In this chapter, the authors examine how building, integrating and maintaining human capital with Learning Management Systems acts as an enabler for the management if intellectual capital within multinational organizations. They draw upon learning theory and training practices to demonstrate that human capital is best viewed through a competence lens; that is, accounting for human capital should focus on matters of individual and organizational competence, and that the development of human capital is, in essence, an exercise in competence development, which involves training and learning. This, then, is this chapter’s point of departure in understanding how IT-based systems can enable training and foster learning, thereby building an organization’s human capital.

Building and Maintaining Human Capital with Learning Management Systems

2010 ◽  
pp. 234-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tom Butler ◽  
Audrey Grace
Keyword(s):  
Human Capital ◽  
Learning Theory ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Competence Development ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Multinational Organizations ◽  
Learning Management ◽  
Point Of Departure ◽  
And Training

In this chapter, the authors examine how building, integrating and maintaining human capital with Learning Management Systems acts as an enabler for the management if intellectual capital within multinational organizations. They draw upon learning theory and training practices to demonstrate that human capital is best viewed through a competence lens; that is, accounting for human capital should focus on matters of individual and organizational competence, and that the development of human capital is, in essence, an exercise in competence development, which involves training and learning. This, then, is this chapter’s point of departure in understanding how IT-based systems can enable training and foster learning, thereby building an organization’s human capital.

scholarly journals Exploring the Potential of Blended Learning and Learning Management Systems (LMSs) for Higher Education in Aceh

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zamzami Zainuddin
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
College Level ◽  
Learning Platforms ◽  
Learning Management

The paper aims to explore the potential of the blended learning approach for higher education in Aceh. This is a conceptual paper that attempts to provide the concepts and theories associated with implementing the blended learning approach on college-level students and lecturers. Blended Learning is a learning model that is enriched with traditional learning methods and online education materials. In a typical blended learning environment, students may learn contents outside of the class through websites or Learning Management Systems (LMSs), but engage in practical, hands-on activities during class hours. The author believes the blended learning is a potentially effective approach if implemented for higher education in Aceh, especially Banda Aceh, which has adequate internet access in numerous areas. Integrating the blended learning approach will enhance students’ self-paced learning in Aceh, and in turn improve their critical thinking and collaborative learning. This study also encourages lecturers in Aceh to implement the blended learning approach in their teaching and learning practices, as well as urges the use of various LMSs or Web 2.0 tools as online learning platforms. Finally, the practice of blended learning will support Universities in Aceh in transforming teaching and learning activities from being traditional, to becoming technology-based learning environments.

An Implementation of the UTAUT Model for Understanding Students' Perceptions of Learning Management Systems

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Alshehri ◽  
M J Rutter ◽  
Sally Smith
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Course Delivery ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Academic Institutions ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Blackboard System ◽  
Learning Management

The rapid growth of e-learning around the globe is inspiring various academic institutions to adopt it. Uptake is motivated by convincing benefits such as flexibility, accessibility and the management of course delivery. In fact, academic institutions place great emphasis on e-learning and are investing significantly in information technology infrastructures. However, in spite of this effort and investment, it seems that instructors and students do not always fully benefit from the learning technology and more often learning management systems (LMSs) remain underutilized. Thus, this study adopts the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) to study how people accept and use the Blackboard system. The data were analysed using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) techniques to test the hypothesized research model. The empirical results found that technical support is fundamental in determining the acceptance and use of e-learning systems. The findings of the study may help to provide insights into a better approach to promote e-learning acceptance.

Editor's Preface

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen J. Tate ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
Learning Management Systems ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Learning Management

Within this issue, you will find book and media reviews, perspectives from the field, and a long-awaited historical piece about distance and online education. There is a theme of evolving applications in online education with a thread of approaches, tools, and frameworks for teaching, assessing, selecting digital tools, and migrating learning management systems.

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