Synchronous and Asynchronous in E-Learning

Synchronous happens in class. When learners and trainers separated by distance but meet at the same time:

· Training materials and lessons include

o visual images

o video conferencing

o audio conferencing

o text conferencing

Interactivity is achieved through

o electronic white board

o application sharing

o group collaboration

· Progress tracking is accomplished by online testing

Asynchronous happens when learners and trainers separated by distance and time:

Training materials and lessons include

o printed documents

o training manuals

o announcements

o online guidance

· Communication is maintained via

o threaded discussions

o Email

o chat rooms

o group collaboration

· Progress tracking is accomplished by

o online testing

o time on task recording

internet security threats

The animation above may look cute and funny but did you know that they could HARM our computer?

These are a few tips for you to detect that a virus has infected your computer.

• Your computer runs SLOWER than normal.
• Your computer stops responding or locks up often.
• Your computer crashes and restarts every few minutes.
• Your computer restarts on its own and then fails to run normally.
• Applications on your computer do not work correctly.

So, beware guys! ;)

Online Forum

how the internet bring us together?

this is the advantages of online forum.

• Intellectual exchange
• Learning new ideas and refining old ones
• Enjoying community membership
• Influencing the forum's evolution
• Contributing to others
• Making new friends and contacts
• New business leads
• Keeping up with current events
• Learning about new opportunities

Search Engine

Example of search engine that i know.

Lets take a look. ;)

duckduckgo.com

alltheweb.com

thepiratebay.com

bing.com

yebol.com

Chapter 4 : using the internet : net competency.

Netiquette = net +etiquette

Etiquette guidelines for posting messages to online services.

Is a set of social conventions that facilitate interaction over networks, ranging from Usenet and mailing lists to blogs and forums.

Netiquette is refers to etiquette on the internet. It is also the boundaries for people who use internet in order to prevent them doing something wrong while using internet.

Netiquette guidelines

· DDo not CAPITALISE everything: it looks like you are shouting at people and maybe they will get wrong impression.

· CCriticism: it is hard to interpret people’s mind over the internet because sometimes people meant to say otherwise.

for Further information click - netiquette -

In chapter 2 we learn about Virtual vs Electronic.

In this chapter we are able to define the virtual and electronic learning. Moreover, we also able to identify the characteristic of virtual learning and describe what are an electronic campus.

The advantages of an electronic classroom

· It has more detailed information, and also including course description and how the programs and courses are delivered.

· It also provide the specialities that students can learn about educational opportunities

· .identify programs and courses that is available electronically.

· Help students to choose the right campus or e-learning opportunities that best match with their needs and characteristic.

· Apply online for financial aid.

example of electronic classroom 1

example of electronic classroom 2