Downes.ca ~ Stephen's Web ~ New Approach to E-Learning is Needed to Tap Into $14 Billion Market, Says Booz Allen Report

New Approach to E-Learning is Needed to Tap Into $14 Billion Market, Says Booz Allen Report

Booz Allen Hamilton, Business Wire, Jun 14, 2002
Commentary by Stephen Downes

What I really like about this item is that it essentially says that I've been right all along. In particular, it recommends three principles for success in e-learning, namely:

"Develop and distribute education in bite-sized chunks - that is, small, self-contained units, rather than full semester-long courses as part of complete degree programs;CRLF
"Fill gaps in the traditional learning market through customized instructional tools or new delivery methods, rather than trying to replace the traditional teacher/textbook offering;CRLF
Provide new and better mediums for learning built around traditional content, such as electronic versions of print-based products with added features, rather than focus on creating new and improved content."

CRLFWell OK, I don't really agree with the third point, at least, not exactly. Add new features, yes. But old content may have to be replaced - if you explain the concept in a single interactive diagram, then you don't need to keep and use the 24 pages of text.

Today: 1 Total: 5 [Direct link] [Share]