Computer and Information Technology 2010
Coursework (Module D): E-learning
Task 1: What is e-learning?
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The softcopy of this worksheet is available at the following web page:
http://www.clsmss.edu.hk/~whlau/10CIT/
Task: Write an essay about “e-learning” (At least 200 words).
Instructions
 Before you work on the project, you must have good understanding of what e-learning is.
 Read books or web pages to find out the answers, and write an essay about e-learning.
 Plagiarism is strictly prohibited! You should work on this worksheet on your own! While
sharing of idea is acceptable, you should finish the work by yourself. No mark will be given for
any copied work.
 Don’t copy and paste any materials without modifications. You should rewrite materials from
books or web pages in your own words.
 If it is necessary to quote a sentence or a paragraph, write clearly the source (in brackets after the
quote or in footnote).
 You may refer to Ch.11 (Section 11.4) of the Core textbook for some ideas about the topic.
 After the essay, write down any references that you have read.
Format:
- Title, retrieved Date, from URL.
- Author (Date of publishing), Book Name, Publisher.
 Send your essay to your teacher via email. The subject of the email should be in the format:
“[2010CIT] Coursework Task 1 (5X-NN)”. (“5X” is class and “NN” is class number)
Guiding questions:
The following guiding questions are provided only as reference. You may decide on your own the
content and organization of your essay.
 What is e-learning? What are the different types of e-learning?
Hint: web-based? Using CD-Rom?
 How is e-learning compared with traditional ways of learning?
(advantages and disadvantages/limitations)
Hint: Traditional ways of learning includes: classroom teaching, reading textbook.
 How can e-learning help students learning?
Type your essay in the space below: