Chrisp’s e-learning expriences

A recent article in the Sydney Morning Herald I found quite interesting and thought I might share it. The article is titled   ‘E-learning ‘key to indigenous education’. (SMH 2008). The article tells how language and other barriers for remote communities can be a serious disadvantage. It comments on how some of this challenges can be overcome with the help of e-learning. An is another wonderful example of the scope and depth that some e-leaning techniques can offer. They claim

 “Technology also helps to build the confidence of the most disadvantaged students, most of whom have reading and writing skills significantly less than mainstream children of similar age” (2008)

The program is supported by the federal Government and is attracting some attention and more importantly some funding.

“CDU researchers Ruth Wallace said the e-learning software was proving to be an effective tool in the education of Aboriginal children. Traditionally, indigenous learners would have to start with a written text not in their first language, she said.Now with e-learning, they can actually start with something that looks more relevant” (2008)

http://news.smh.com.au/national/elearning-key-to-indigenous-education-20081107-5jx1.html

One major advantage of this online course that I am currently undertaking is the ability to participate when and how I like. This is quite convenient as like most I am busy however would like to get the most out of it. Today like most days in the last week I have used the course for musical ear training. There are several ways you can do this using the facility provided. One way is a question answer program that can be accessed on the website. Simply open the facility and begin. On your command the system will play, via your computers speakers a musical note. Then it provides a selection of possible notes that the sound could be. It will then alert you to the correctness of you answer. If you are incorrect it then informs you of the correct answer. Convenient way to get a little music practice in whilst going about your normal daily business. Works a little like a common computer game. It is something you can do at any time for any amount of time.