Online Learning (eLearning)

Learning Styles

The role of individual preferences or learning styles in the effectiveness of online learning has been confused by the many different models of learning style that have been proposed. The purpose of this communication is not to go into the various theories but just to introduce you to some of the basic concepts on how people learn and how these concepts are used when creating online learning.

To be updated: There will be a BRIEF discussion of various learning styles and how interactive learning is affected.

Some Examples of Online Coursework

The next two examples were produced for Innovative Technologies in Education Limited (ITE). These are extracts for a course that was developed for training motor mechanics.

To see the following examples you will need to have a browser capable of viewing Dynamic HTML (Explorer 5.5, Netscape 8.1.2, FireFox 1.5 and later). You will also have to enable "pop-ups". The applications are optimised for Internet Explorer.
example 1 The first example shows how text, interaction and animation can be used to explain quite complicated concepts. Click on the image to open the example.
example 2 The second example shows how interaction can be used to get the student involved. The student is shown a three dimensional representation of an engine starting circuit and uses a virtual voltmeter to measure the voltage at various points in the circuit.
example 3, diagnostics

Conventional Coursework

This is a more conventional example of online learning. There is more text. Information is presented using text and graphics. This type of coursework can be produced quickly and easily using our Rapid Development Service.
example 3, diagnostics

Complex Courseware

Precedence Diagram. This introduces a precedence diagram and goes through an example of line balancing using the Rank Positional Weight (RPW) method. At present, the templates of the Rapid Development Service (RDS) cannot be used for the complex interactive page showing the development of the table. The templates can be used for the simpler pages.


Using Real Measuring Equipment with the Internet (ePractical)
The concept has been extended. Interactive Presentations together with Innovative Technologies in Education (ITE) have developed software and hardware that will allow the student's to use a REAL MULTIMETER or OSCILLOSCOPE to measure the voltage around a "Virtual Circuit". Current and resistance measurements can also be made. Real Equipment
The Learning Model Tutorial

You can experience all aspects/elements of the online learning process in the Learning Model Tutorial/Simulation, by clicking on the image below.

To see the following examples you will need to have a browser capable of viewing Dynamic HTML (Explorer 5.5, Netscape 8.1.2, FireFox 1.5 and later). You will also have to enable "pop-ups". The applications are optimised for Internet Explorer.

Learning Tutorial This tutorial/simulation divides into two sections:-
1) The Learning Management System which tracks the results obtained by the student and controls the courses and assessments seen by the student.
2) The courses and assessment that are actually taken by the student.

HGV Safety CD-ROM
This CD-ROM has been designed for owners of Heavy Goods Vehicle, who want to ensure that their vehicles are maintained to the correct standard. Course Example

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