eSkills Module 1

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  An Introduction to e-Learning

  • Guidance Notes File
  • This module gives a general introduction to e-Learning and provides an opportunity to discuss issues around the topic. Activities are designed to allow participants to identify the gains associated with using learning technologies, exchange ideas and will help participants to understand what hardware and software is available within their own institution.

  • An Introduction to e-Learning Book
  • An introduction to e-Learning - ppt version File
  • e-living e-learning animated diagram File
  • Activity 1 - understanding the benefits

    This small group activity allows participants to rate the benefits of using ICT and generate discussion around the topic. 

  • The benefits of ICT for learning & teaching File
  • Potential discussion topic - The benefits discussed Forum
  • Activity 2 - before & after - working creatively with word

    These exemplars provide some original resources and another version of each resource with an added element of ICT. Participants should consider the ICT gains of each. Use the answer grid provided to record the technology gains.

  • Technology Gains - answer template File
  • example 1 before File
  • example 1 after File
  • example 2 before File
  • example 2 after File
  • example 3 before File
  • example 3 after File
  • example 4 before File
  • example 4 after File
  • example 5 before File
  • example 5 after File
  • example 6 before File
  • example 6 after File
  • Activity 3 - Finding hot-spots in your curriculum

    This resource provides suggestions that could be used and methods adopted to enrich the existing curriculum.

  • Finding e-Learning hotspots in your subject Book
  • Potential discussion topic - Sharing Ideas Forum
  • Activity 4 - Access to Technologies

  • Available Technologies Wiki