Subject Code
ISE5607
Subject Title
E-Learning Technologies and Practices
Credit Value
3
Level
5
Pre-requisite/Corequisite/Exclusio
n
Completing the subjects ISE542 Managing Knowledge or ISE543
Methods and Tools for Knowledge Management Systems is required
Objectives
This subject provides students with the knowledge to
1.
understand the prevalent models of electronic learning, development
of learning strategies, and construct business cases;
2.
appreciate the general and niche applications of electronic learning;
3.
explore the existing and emerging technologies, systems and
practices that underpin/impact the formulation and deployment of
electronic learning and assess their implications.
Intended Learning Upon completion of the subject, students will be
Outcomes
a. equipped with capabilities and understanding of e-learning concepts
and models to plan for e-learning courses, representations,
interactions, and technologies;
Subject Synopsis/
Indicative
Syllabus
b.
equipped with evaluation and deployment capabilities and
understanding of specific emerging e-learning technologies, systems
and practices;
c.
equipped with strategic and management capabilities and insights in
applying and sustaining e-learning within the enterprise;
d.
able to facilitate the personal mastery of being an e-learning
practitioner with continuous awareness on e-learning environment
and issues, and proficiency in technologies, systems, practices,
projects, and other e-learning efforts.
1.
E-Learning Strategic Issues
E-learning environment and rationale; Policy issues; Stakeholder
requirements; Business model and process needs; Risks; Learning
Scenarios.
2.
E-Learning Models and Technologies
Blended learning; Digital libraries;
Asynchronous/Synchronous
learning;
platform; Learning management systems.
3.
Knowledge
E-learning
elicitation;
technology
E-Learning Course Delivery
Course components; Learning objectives; Instructional design;
Internet; Human-computer interaction; Intelligent systems.
4.
Project Management
Project planning and control; Roles and responsibilities;
Procurement; Evaluation model and metrics; Evaluation methods.
Teaching/Learnin
g Methodology
Face-to-face and online lectures/seminars, discussion forums, email
support, and are blended to facilitate students' learning. Interactive and
multimedia online learning materials are available to students for selfdirected learning.
Teaching/Learning
Methodologies
Intended subject learning outcomes to
be assessed
a
b
c
d
Lecture/Seminar
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Tutorial
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Case study
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Discussion Forum / elearning
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Assessment
Methods in
Alignment with
Intended Learning
Outcomes
Specific assessment
methods/tasks
%
weighting
Intended
subject
outcomes to be assessed
learning
a
b
c
d
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1. Assignments
26%
2. Bulletin board
9%
3. Case study
10%
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4. Examination
55%
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Total
100%
Assignments and case study are aimed at assessing students’ capabilities
and understanding of e-learning technologies and practices. The bulletin
board also inspires insights on applying and sustaining e-learning within
the enterprise. The examination is aimed at assessing the knowledge and
skills gained by the students.
Student Study
Effort Expected
(Block Mode /
Evening Mode)
Class contact:
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Face-to-face lectures / presentations
3 hours per week x 8 weeks
24 Hrs.
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On-line tutorial / seminar
3 Hrs.
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Bulletin board
12 Hrs
Other student study effort:
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Studying and self learning
36 Hrs.
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Assignment, case study report writing
30 Hrs.
Total student study effort
105 Hrs.
Reading List and
References
1.
Rosenberg, M, J. 2001, E-learning: Strategies for Delivering
Knowledge in the Digital Age, Mc GrawHill
2.
Carliner and Shank 2008, The E-Learning Handbook: Past Promises,
Present Challenges, Pfeiffer
3.
Piskurich, G, M. 2003, The AMA Handbook of E-Learning: Effective
Design,
Implementation
Technology
Solutions,
American
Management Association, AMACOM
4.
Bonk, C, J and Graham, C, R. 2005, Handbook of Blended Learning,
Global Perspectives, Local Design, Pfeiffer