Third Generation E-Learning: The Impact of Digital Portfolios on Learning

Frederick Van Sant, Zayed University

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Source of Publication

Proceedings of SITE 2003--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference

Publication Date

1-1-2003

Abstract

The first generation of E-learning was "distance education". This took the form of point-to-point radio or television transmission, where one teacher reached a larger number of students. Derivatives included learning by videotape, audiotape and eventually programmed learning. The second generation, is composed primarily of delivery of content through computers and the Internet. In this generation of E-learning, the content remains the same but the scope and sequence of the lesson may change. Materials are digital, virtual tools replace physical tools, and instructional strategies such as simulations, games and self paced instruction supplement teacher led instruction. Zayed University holds the potential of creating a third generation of E-learning, one in which the learning is a stand alone product of the process and in which the student's interaction with technology produces an outcome beyond the reach of teacher led instruction

ISBN

978-1-880094-47-1

Publisher

Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)

Volume

2003

First Page

1118

Last Page

1124

Disciplines

Education

Keywords

Distance Education, Instructional Materials, Learning Outcomes, portfolios, Teachers

Indexed in Scopus

no

Open Access

yes

Open Access Type

Bronze: This publication is openly available on the publisher’s website but without an open license

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