The concept, application and potency,
benefits, and E-learning opportunities
in Indonesia.
E-learning
is a rapidly growing industry, the effects of which we can trace back to the
1980s and even well before that (in the form of distance learning and televised
courses) – these will be discussed later in this ebook.
What Is the Purpose of E-learning?
The
purpose of e-learning is to allow people to learn for personal accomplishment
or to earn a professional degree, without physically attending a traditional
university or academic setting. E-learning can be applied for all levels of
schooling from grade school to graduate degrees, and is versatile enough to
accommodate all learning styles.
(http://www.ehow.com/about_4788168_what-purpose-elearning.html)
There are the examples of E-learning:
-Eduslide
Eduslide offers either a public learning content management
system (LCMS) to create, upload and control access to e-learning content, or a
download of the open source version.
-Edmodo
Edmodo creating free online tools for the education
community. The first one is a communications tool for Schools, Teachers,
Students, and parents for use in classroom.
-KIDOZ
The KIDOZ browser is a protected environment made for young
kids that enables children to surf sites ,watch videos and play games. The
system blocks links, scripts and any other attempts that lead to sites and
content which have not been approved, preventing them being viewed by the
children.
-Quizinator
Create, Store, and Print worksheets, studysheets, exams and
quizzes online. Designed specifically for teachers, instructors, and
homeschoolers.
-MuchEnough
MuchEnough is an online marketplace and meeting
place for online instruction in any topic.
(http://www.go2web20.net/#tag:e-learning)
The Advantages of eLearning training includes:
More Flexible – eLearning can be done in short chunks of time that can fit around
your daily schedule.
Mobile – As
eLearning can be done on laptops, tablets and phones – it is a very mobile
method.
No Travel– As just mentioned, eLearning can be done
wherever you have a device capable of doing so.
Lower cost – As you aren’t using a trainer’s time or any room
or equipment, eLearning tends to be the much cheaper option.
Tailor it to you – eLearning courses aren’t confined to be fixed to
try and suit the needs of the majority.
Technological Possibilities – eLearning is fast becoming a more and more
popular method and with it, so has the investment into how to improve it
further.
Global – With very few restrictions companies can be
confident that their staff can receive the same content regardless of their
location, and in many cases, their nationality.
The Disadvantages of eLearning Training includes:
Lack of Control– Learners with low motivation tend to fall behind when
using eLearning as there are no set times to be doing it and they are
responsible for the organisation themselves.
Learning Approach – It doesn’t appeal to all learning styles so some
learners will not enjoy the experience – especially strong activists and
pragmatists.
Isolated – A
lot of questions are a lot easily answered when face to face with someone when
you can guarantee an instant answer.
Technology Issues – With
heavy reliance on computers that eLearning brings, comes the potential risks
that comes with it.
Computer Competency – Some
employees might not be too comfortable using computers, especially if their
jobs don’t require them to.
Indonesia Higher Education E-learning Management Strategy
E-learning
is a learning technology is relatively new in Indonesia. Indonesia
is located between 6 º and 11 º N latitude and 95 º to 141 º BT BT is the
largest archipelagic country in the world that lies between two continents,
Asia and Australia with the number of 17,000 islands that stretch more or less
along the 3200 miles from east to west and 1100 miles of North to South. These
geographical conditions more or less become an obstacle in the dissemination of
education and training services using conventional methods (face to face) to
all citizens.
E-learning Model-Based in Education
the Internet according to Onno W. Purbo (1998) at least,
there are three things a positive impact in the educational use of the Internet
are:
a) Learners can easily take courses anywhere in the world
without borders or boundaries of institutions.
b) Learners can easily sit on the experts in the field of
interest.
c) Lectures / study can easily be taken in various parts
of the world without relying on the university / school where the students
learn. In addition, the current library also present a more dynamic Internet
and can be used in the entire universe.
The role of E-Learning in Educational Management Strategies
Basically the way of delivery or the way the provision
(delivery system) of e-learning, can be classified into two, namely:
1. One way communication; and
2. Two way communication.
Communication or interaction between teachers and
students are better two-way through the system. In the e-learning, two-way
system can also be classified into two, namely:
1. Implemented through the direct (synchronous). This
means that when the instructor gives lessons, students can directly listen; and
2. Conducted indirectly (a-synchronous). For example a
message from the instructor recorded before use.
E-learning Policy in Higher Education Management Strategy
the public policy which covers all things
revealed and done or not done by the government. Besides public policy are also
the policies developed / produced by agencies and government officials (James
E. Anderson, 1979:3). Understanding the implications of this view is that
public policy:
a. For an act that led to goals rather than as behaviors
or actions that happened;
b. Essentially consists of actions related to each other;
c. Concerned with what is actually done by the government
in a particular field or even what the government is mean or do something or
says to do something;
d. Can be positive, which means is some form of action
(step) government on certain issues, and is negative, meaning a government
decision to not do something;
e. Public policy, at least in a positive sense based or
always premised on the rules / laws that are forced.
(https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140715064821-11282346-indonesia-higher-education-e-learning-management-strategy)
