eLearning

eLearning

1. barriers

   • can be difficult to set up
     • need knowledge and expertise in the programs and systems
     • other staff may be reluctant to use due to own knowledge deficit or aversion to change
   • Learners aversion to change - not wanting to do things differently or accept that they are to direct learning
     • many learners feel they should 'be taught', not 'learn for themselves' (I'm sure we have all heard "what else is the educator doing if they aren't teaching??"
   • Learners poor knowledge of how to use 'e' technology
   • Poor or limited access to high speed internet needed for some material or learning requirements

2. benifits

   • easy to access - not restricted by location
   • usually self directed - work at own pace
   • Cheap to run - no paper/mailing costs
   • easy to modify for future version
   • many resources already there - just need to find them and incorporate into own package (eg YouTube/PowerPoints/articles