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E-Learning Boom


As society move from the industrial age to the information age, many aspect of society needs changing. For example, educational institutions are changing to fit the needs of more learners. Traditional education is extending beyond the classroom with e-learning online. With e-learning, many people can learn at anytime, any place, and at any pace using course management systems (CMS).

Ms. Woods' Exploration Station said...
This world is face paced and ever changing, however e-learning will never completely take the place of traditional teaching. CMS have evolved since their first introductions. I believe vendors are starting to take note of what is needed and not just producing a "bigger and better" just for the sake of producing another product. Consumers have to speak up so that these systems can be tailor made and not one size fits all.

Logging Into Learning Platforms Is Not Just About Logging In
“A learning platform is an integrated set of interactive online services that provide teachers, learners, parents and others involved in education with information, tools and resources to support and enhance educational delivery and management” (wikipedia). Learning Platforms (LP) are not a new concept. According to www.learningplatforms.info (2010), “If you have recently graduated from an university chances are that you have used a LP”. Learning platforms have an immense amount of possibilities.

SHANNA WOODS
I am glad that you pointed out that LP's are not an end all to traditional teaching. Training is definitely key in order for the platform to be used effectively. It is a wonderful way to enhance classroom teaching and engage students at the same time.

Sources:
E-Learning Boom. Thourn Heng. Retrieved July 11, 2010

Logging Into Learning Platforms Is Not Just Logging In. Quinn Brown. Retrieved July 11, 2010