Internet as Communication Tools, Lifelong Learning

Asmawati AhmadPGC 060016

Let’s have the same understanding

Definitions

•internet - An internet (small i) is simply a set networks connected by devices that exchange data with each other in packets

•Internet – The Internet is millions of computers around the world connected to each other.

Let’s have the same understanding

Definitions• Lifelong learning - all purposeful learning

activity undertaken on an ongoing basis with the aim of improving knowledge, skills, and competences

Communications via the Internet

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Online groups

Selected website: • PXGT6102 class FrOG

PXGT6102 Class FrOG

Features• Reflective Learning• Social Learning• Moderated environment• Multiple intelligences

– Verbal linguistic– Visual

• Lifelong Learning

Learners reflect on their understanding and learning via the forum.

PXGT6102 Class FrOG

Features• Reflective Learning• Social Learning• Moderated environment• Multiple intelligences

– Verbal linguistic– Visual

• Lifelong Learning

Learners getting feedback and communicate actively from one another

PXGT6102 Class FrOG

Features• Reflective Learning• Social Learning• Moderated

environment• Multiple intelligences

– Verbal linguistic– Visual

• Lifelong Learning

Whenever needed, the facilitator interferes to further improve or realign the discussion.

PXGT6102 Class FrOG

Features• Reflective Learning• Social Learning• Moderated environment• Multiple intelligences

– Verbal linguistic– Visual

• Lifelong Learning

Learners are able to use the communication platform using their own style of preferences. They can even upload files to explain further.

PXGT6102 Class FrOG

Features• Reflective Learning• Social Learning• Moderated environment• Multiple intelligences

– Verbal linguistic– Visual

• Lifelong Learning

Past years students gets involved in the current discussion, sharing their opinion and experience. They may also gain new knowledge from the existing learners.

Be Careful of …

• Free-flow of contents– Non-academically contents

• Learner motivation• Email spams

References

• http://www.ifwea.org/journal/1001/lifelong_larning_is_in_the_news_again.html

• http://www.december.com/web/text/tutor/comm.html• http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/MIT2006PXGT6102/