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Technology Used in E-Learning

Discussion groups. Bulletin boards. Chat software. Webcams. Course Management Software. The technology being used in E-Learning reflects the software being used today in many business and personal applications. But how do you learn to use all of this technology?

Since entire courses and degrees are dedicated to this topic, elearn.ca will point you to the best websites available to get you started. Remember that the websites will be talking about these computer programmes in general, not tied to any one E-Learning system.

4Recommended Websites for E-learning Technologies

A number of colleges and universities put together mini-modules, user guides and tip sheets on these technologies to aid their students. It is advisable to start here to avoid a lot of the competitive information you may get from commercial sites.

• Algonquin College - E-Learning as well as the Information Technology Services website.
• Computing and Communications Services, University of Guelph - The A-Z Index is very helpful!
• Seneca College Student Help Desk - Help sheets, forms and downloads are provided.
• WebCT at the University of Alberta - Includes tutorials, viewers, downloads and much more.
• Illinois State University - Faculty Technology Support Services' Tip Sheets on a number of software packages.
• Oklahoma State University - Basic and advanced information on Blackboard for students.
• University of Otago, New Zealand - Blackboard @ Otago Help - Archives questions and answers for known bugs in the system.

4Key Technologies in E-Learning ... and How to Use Them

The following links will provide you with a very brief overview of what these technologies are and how to use them in general:

• Email
• Forums
• Listserv / Discussion List
• Chat Rooms / MOOs / MUDs
• Weblogs or Blogs
• The Internet / Internet Browsers
• "Push" Technology
• Audio / Video
• Video Conferencing
• Web Conferencing and Net Meetings
• Webcams
• Course Management Software

4Free Tutorials on Basic Computer Literacy Skills

• Wiredguide™ - A beginner's guide to computer help, internet help and general computing interest from chat to shareware.
• Advanced Technology Handouts - Print out and use! (Information Technology Services, University of Texas at Austin).
• LearnTheNet.com - Offers an excellent beginner's site on how to use the Internet, in English, French and Spanish (About.com).
• Introduction to the Internet - A step-by-step guide with quizzes! (University of Utah)