Comments on: From a 15-Year-Old Student: e-Learning is Fun But It’s Useless http://www.techxav.com/2009/06/21/from-a-15-year-old-student-e-learning-is-fun-but-its-useless/ TechXav is a technology blog written by a group of young and zealous teenagers, ranging from the age of 11-15. We cover different aspects of technology – social media, latest technology news, reviews of start-ups, useful apps, and gadgets. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:45:26 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: TechXav » Blog Archive » Here’s how IT-Savvy my School is… http://www.techxav.com/2009/06/21/from-a-15-year-old-student-e-learning-is-fun-but-its-useless/comment-page-1/#comment-4248 TechXav » Blog Archive » Here’s how IT-Savvy my School is… Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:45:26 +0000 http://techxav.com/?p=2747#comment-4248 [...] is indeed fun. However, I personally find that it’s a waste of time. Why? Well, check out this post which I’ve written a few weeks ago. Guess what! I shared this article with my friends on Facebook yesterday and this morning I was [...] [...] is indeed fun. However, I personally find that it’s a waste of time. Why? Well, check out this post which I’ve written a few weeks ago. Guess what! I shared this article with my friends on Facebook yesterday and this morning I was [...]

]]> By: Reuben Wang http://www.techxav.com/2009/06/21/from-a-15-year-old-student-e-learning-is-fun-but-its-useless/comment-page-1/#comment-6469 Reuben Wang Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:15:00 +0000 http://techxav.com/?p=2747#comment-6469 If you want to follow the epic nail biting action which is e-learning day in Maris Stella High School, stay tuned to my twitter feed, where the latest and newest updates about E-learning are brought to you. #sarcasm If you want to follow the epic nail biting action which is e-learning day in Maris Stella High School, stay tuned to my twitter feed, where the latest and newest updates about E-learning are brought to you. #sarcasm

]]> By: Reuben Wang http://www.techxav.com/2009/06/21/from-a-15-year-old-student-e-learning-is-fun-but-its-useless/comment-page-1/#comment-4231 Reuben Wang Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:15:00 +0000 http://techxav.com/?p=2747#comment-4231 If you want to follow the epic nail biting action which is e-learning day in Maris Stella High School, stay tuned to my twitter feed, where the latest and newest updates about E-learning are brought to you. #sarcasm If you want to follow the epic nail biting action which is e-learning day in Maris Stella High School, stay tuned to my twitter feed, where the latest and newest updates about E-learning are brought to you. #sarcasm

]]> By: Dave_in_Boston http://www.techxav.com/2009/06/21/from-a-15-year-old-student-e-learning-is-fun-but-its-useless/comment-page-1/#comment-4089 Dave_in_Boston Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:53:53 +0000 http://techxav.com/?p=2747#comment-4089 Xavier- This is a great analysis of eLearning in the classroom. Do you think the shortfalls of eLearning could be addressed if teachers had online tools to demonstrate concepts more like they do in the classroom? I'm thinking virtual meeting software like WebEx, LiveMeeting or Adobe Connect. Or maybe the addition of video conferencing with software like Cisco Telepresence. You mentioned that the resources teachers posted online were not very helpful. How would you improve those materials or totally change them to suite the online world? Xavier- This is a great analysis of eLearning in the classroom. Do you think the shortfalls of eLearning could be addressed if teachers had online tools to demonstrate concepts more like they do in the classroom? I'm thinking virtual meeting software like WebEx, LiveMeeting or Adobe Connect. Or maybe the addition of video conferencing with software like Cisco Telepresence. You mentioned that the resources teachers posted online were not very helpful. How would you improve those materials or totally change them to suite the online world?

]]> By: Mark Murphy http://www.techxav.com/2009/06/21/from-a-15-year-old-student-e-learning-is-fun-but-its-useless/comment-page-1/#comment-4051 Mark Murphy Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:10:36 +0000 http://techxav.com/?p=2747#comment-4051 I would suggest that e-learning augments/aids teaching particularly in younger students rather than replacing physical class rooms. In my workplace we use all the tech tools to communicate with offices and clients around the world and software solutions to manage our work, as a preparation for working in the "modern" world with software solutions for almost every industry there are benefits in eLearning that we may not be aware of as we head towards an eBusiness world. I would suggest that e-learning augments/aids teaching particularly in younger students rather than replacing physical class rooms. In my workplace we use all the tech tools to communicate with offices and clients around the world and software solutions to manage our work, as a preparation for working in the “modern” world with software solutions for almost every industry there are benefits in eLearning that we may not be aware of as we head towards an eBusiness world.

]]> By: From a 15-Year-Old Student: e-Learning is Fun But It’s Useless « Education Soon http://www.techxav.com/2009/06/21/from-a-15-year-old-student-e-learning-is-fun-but-its-useless/comment-page-1/#comment-4023 From a 15-Year-Old Student: e-Learning is Fun But It’s Useless « Education Soon Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:02:41 +0000 http://techxav.com/?p=2747#comment-4023 [...] is Fun But It’s Useless Posted in blogs, reflections by tucksoon on June 26, 2009 From TechXav: But the main issue is that we don’t really learn much from the materials teachers post online as [...] [...] is Fun But It’s Useless Posted in blogs, reflections by tucksoon on June 26, 2009 From TechXav: But the main issue is that we don’t really learn much from the materials teachers post online as [...]

]]> By: 21Classes: Create a Virtual Classroom to Get your Students Blogging. | GAby Menta http://www.techxav.com/2009/06/21/from-a-15-year-old-student-e-learning-is-fun-but-its-useless/comment-page-1/#comment-4013 21Classes: Create a Virtual Classroom to Get your Students Blogging. | GAby Menta Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:21:36 +0000 http://techxav.com/?p=2747#comment-4013 [...] traditional way of teaching and studying will not be abolished and will continue to stay forever. e-Learning may be part of education but it will never replace the entire education [...] [...] traditional way of teaching and studying will not be abolished and will continue to stay forever. e-Learning may be part of education but it will never replace the entire education [...]

]]> By: 21classes: Create a Virtual Classroom to Get your Students Blogging http://www.techxav.com/2009/06/21/from-a-15-year-old-student-e-learning-is-fun-but-its-useless/comment-page-1/#comment-4012 21classes: Create a Virtual Classroom to Get your Students Blogging Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:59:45 +0000 http://techxav.com/?p=2747#comment-4012 [...] traditional way of teaching and studying will not be abolished and will continue to stay forever. e-Learning may be part of education but it will never replace the entire education [...] [...] traditional way of teaching and studying will not be abolished and will continue to stay forever. e-Learning may be part of education but it will never replace the entire education [...]

]]> By: Eric Bort http://www.techxav.com/2009/06/21/from-a-15-year-old-student-e-learning-is-fun-but-its-useless/comment-page-1/#comment-4001 Eric Bort Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:53:17 +0000 http://techxav.com/?p=2747#comment-4001 I think the best use for e-Learning is for informal training/teaching. There is too much that could go wrong in a formal school setting if it were used 100% of the time, but for an additional curriculum, job training, or follow up to a class lesson e-Learning can be a big help, turning somewhat dry content into games, visual analogies or simulations. This is especially true if it's only used two days out of the year and mimics telecommuting jobs where people are expected to perform away from their desks. It's a good sample of a somewhat real-world situation, as it calls for some self discipline/honor system.<br><br>Nice article, it's good to see teachers are willing to learn new things & teach in different ways. I think the best use for e-Learning is for informal training/teaching. There is too much that could go wrong in a formal school setting if it were used 100% of the time, but for an additional curriculum, job training, or follow up to a class lesson e-Learning can be a big help, turning somewhat dry content into games, visual analogies or simulations. This is especially true if it's only used two days out of the year and mimics telecommuting jobs where people are expected to perform away from their desks. It's a good sample of a somewhat real-world situation, as it calls for some self discipline/honor system.

Nice article, it's good to see teachers are willing to learn new things & teach in different ways.

]]> By: cy http://www.techxav.com/2009/06/21/from-a-15-year-old-student-e-learning-is-fun-but-its-useless/comment-page-1/#comment-3996 cy Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:23:25 +0000 http://techxav.com/?p=2747#comment-3996 so true man :) marist here. haha so true man :) marist here. haha

]]> By: Xavier Lur http://www.techxav.com/2009/06/21/from-a-15-year-old-student-e-learning-is-fun-but-its-useless/comment-page-1/#comment-3995 Xavier Lur Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:54:59 +0000 http://techxav.com/?p=2747#comment-3995 Well, it's because my school uses Studywiz and I'm not really familiar with other e-learning portals. Well, it's because my school uses Studywiz and I'm not really familiar with other e-learning portals.

]]> By: Internet Strategist http://www.techxav.com/2009/06/21/from-a-15-year-old-student-e-learning-is-fun-but-its-useless/comment-page-1/#comment-7535 Internet Strategist Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:36:50 +0000 http://techxav.com/?p=2747#comment-7535 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">RT @techxav From a 15-Year-Old Student: e-Learning is Fun But It’s Useless http://bit.ly/CxwyU</span></span> RT @techxav From a 15-Year-Old Student: e-Learning is Fun But It’s Useless http://bit.ly/CxwyU

]]> By: Skip Zilla http://www.techxav.com/2009/06/21/from-a-15-year-old-student-e-learning-is-fun-but-its-useless/comment-page-1/#comment-7536 Skip Zilla Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:09:07 +0000 http://techxav.com/?p=2747#comment-7536 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">RT @techxav: From 15-Yr-Old Student: e-Learning is Fun But It’s Useless http://bit.ly/CxwyU [maybe u'll tell educators how to make useful?]</span></span> RT @techxav: From 15-Yr-Old Student: e-Learning is Fun But It’s Useless http://bit.ly/CxwyU [maybe u'll tell educators how to make useful?]

]]> By: Laura http://www.techxav.com/2009/06/21/from-a-15-year-old-student-e-learning-is-fun-but-its-useless/comment-page-1/#comment-3993 Laura Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:08:42 +0000 http://techxav.com/?p=2747#comment-3993 You make an excellent point, and it's great to hear this from an student's point of view. E-learning still has a long way to go to be actually useful. We're in the beginning stages of a new model, and this discussions help us achieve a better understanding of how to implement it effectively. My own experience is very similar to yours and as a teacher I'm working to improve material and interaction to make online learning a reality for my students! Cheers! You make an excellent point, and it's great to hear this from an student's point of view. E-learning still has a long way to go to be actually useful. We're in the beginning stages of a new model, and this discussions help us achieve a better understanding of how to implement it effectively. My own experience is very similar to yours and as a teacher I'm working to improve material and interaction to make online learning a reality for my students! Cheers!

]]> By: Mark Lassoff http://www.techxav.com/2009/06/21/from-a-15-year-old-student-e-learning-is-fun-but-its-useless/comment-page-1/#comment-3992 Mark Lassoff Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:09:11 +0000 http://techxav.com/?p=2747#comment-3992 Interesting points. However, your article only discusses a single platform for eLearning: StudyWiz. There are many other types or eLearning going on. I just attended a conference in Salt Lake City Utah where I saw eLearning produced by some of the largest companies in the world-- and the results were astounding! High quality animation and graphics and strong levels of learner engagement.<br><br>While I agree that classroom instruction is the most effective type of learning for most people, there are many who don't function well in that environment and do better as independent learners. Interesting points. However, your article only discusses a single platform for eLearning: StudyWiz. There are many other types or eLearning going on. I just attended a conference in Salt Lake City Utah where I saw eLearning produced by some of the largest companies in the world– and the results were astounding! High quality animation and graphics and strong levels of learner engagement.

While I agree that classroom instruction is the most effective type of learning for most people, there are many who don't function well in that environment and do better as independent learners.

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