Distance Learning and IT Support

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Module4Future2017.docx

ISTC2025 – Distance Learning and IT Support

Module 4 – Implementation and Evaluation and Issues

The Future

Introduction:

This part of Module 4 addresses present and future issues and trends to think about and address as we continue to move to this method of training and education.

Objectives:

1. Discuss issues and trends and how they may impact the future of distance learning and training.

2. Identify IT’s role related to these changes.

3. Discuss how user support management will change as these trends impact delivery of online training and education

Readings:

IADL (11/27/2017). What is the Future of Distance Learning? Retrieved from http://www.iadl.org.uk/Article17.htm

Paney, A. (January 10, 2017). eLearning Trends and Predictions for 2017. Retrieved from https://elearningindustry.com/elearning-trends-and-predictions-2017

Pappas, C. (May 21, 2017). 8 Corporate eLearning Trends for 2017. Retrieved from https://elearningindustry.com/corporate-elearning-trends-2017

Activity:

1 Of the seven trends listed in the Pandey article, which 2-3 do you see as having the biggest impact on distance learning? Why? Support that with an article or two.

2 In the IADL article, it lists several advancements and changes we can expect for online learning. Select 3 of them and discuss how this will impact IT and your role.

3 Of the 8 corporate eLearning trends listed in the Pappas article, which 2 do you think will have the most impact on corporate training. Why? Support that with an article or two. What type of support will be needed from IT to make this work?

4 Go to YouTube and find a great video on how augmented and virtual reality are already impacting the training and educational world. Why do you think this was a great video?

5 Submit this through the assignment feature.

Scoring:

This counts as part of your participation grade.

Criteria

Possible Points

Your Points

1. Selected two or three trends as directed

1

Identified why it will have the biggest impact.

2

Supported with resources

2

2. Selected 3 (1) and discussed how this will impact IT (2)

3

3. Identified 2 trends impacting corporate training (1), explained why (2), addressed support needed and impact on IT (3)

6

4. Found a video (1) and explained why it was a great video (2)

3

Submitted according to the due date (Dec 6th)

3

TOTAL

20

Your TOTAL