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Technological Issues
in Blended E-Learning
Dr. Badrul Khan’s E-Learning Framework
Katrina Joseph | March 5, 2008
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Infrastructure Planning
Hardware
Software
Technological Issues
HardwareSoftware
Infrastructure
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HardwareSoftware
Infrastructure
Characteristics
Scalable
Sustainable
Reliable
Consistently available
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Issues
Technological and Technical Capabilities
Digital Literacy
Sharable and Reusable Objects
Policy
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Technological and Technical Capabilities
An institution should have reliable, efficient networks and competent technical staff to support e-learning There may be unexpected problems associated with the network
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Digital Literacy
Students, faculty, and staff should be digital literate in order for them to participate actively in e-learning Digital Natives vs. Digital Immigrants
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Sharable and Reusable Learning Objects
Learning Object• A discrete piece of instructional
content that meets a learning objective
• Can be shared and reused to support learning
• Digital and non-digital
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Sharable and Reusable Learning Objects (cont.)
Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) • A set of interrelated technical
specifications• Share and reuse content across multiple
environments and products
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Policy
Policies and guidelines on technology-related issues for hardware, software, and networks
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Hardware for e-learning may include:
• LMS servers• desktop computers• laptops• web servers• media servers• scheduling servers• modems• networking devices• wireless devices
Hardware
• printers• scanners• instructor cameras• document cameras• still graphics generators• integrated control panels• microphones• storage devices
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Hardware
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Software for e-learning may include:
• LMS software• e-learning authoring software• web browser software• file transfer software• database development software• web 2.0 software
Software
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Questions?
Presentation on George Mason’s Learning Management System
Brooke AdamsLMS AdministratorGeorge Mason University