Positive Impact of eLearning
White Paper: Intel World Ahead Program, Education
Executive Summary
Effective eLearning comes from using information and communication technologies (ICT) to broaden educational opportunity and help students develop the skills they—and their countries—need to thrive in the 21st century. While conclusive, longitudinal studies remain to be done, an emerging body of evidence suggests that eLearning can deliver substantial positive effects:
• Students are more engaged and able to develop 21st century skills.
• Teachers have a more positive attitude toward their work and are able to provide more personalized learning.
• Family interaction and parental involvement may increase.
• Communities benefit from bridging the digital divide. Economically disadvantaged students and children with disabilities benefit particularly.
• Economic progress can result from direct job creation in the technology industry as well as from developing a better educated workforce.
This paper summarizes some key research findings, to help educational leaders identify relevant eLearning benefits and make judicious decisions as they develop their eLearning strategies. To further aid in planning, we share findings relating to the challenges of eLearning implementation, and provide a bibliography for additional reading.
Technology integration to support education has been underway for many years. Some of the common ways of integrating technology into education include:
• Teacher PC programs provide encouragement and financial assistance for teachers to acquire PCs and integrate ICT into their teaching practices. When most effective, these programs include professional development and policy modifications, as well as updated digital content and curriculum resources to help teachers use technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• PC labs are frequently used to offer technology access when resources are severely constrained. While PC labs provide some exposure to technology, they limit teachers’ ability to incorporate technology into the curriculum, and often are used only to teach computer literacy.
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Positive Impact of eLearning
White Paper: Intel World Ahead Program, Education
Executive Summary
Effective eLearning comes from using information and communication technologies (ICT) to broaden educational opportunity and help students develop the skills they—and their countries—need to thrive in the 21st century. While conclusive, longitudinal studies remain to be done, an emerging body of evidence suggests that eLearning can deliver substantial positive effects:
• Students are more engaged and able to develop 21st century skills.
• Teachers have a more positive attitude toward their work and are able to provide more personalized learning.
• Family interaction and parental involvement may increase.
• Communities benefit from bridging the digital divide. Economically disadvantaged students and children with disabilities benefit particularly.
• Economic progress can result from direct job creation in the technology industry as well as from developing a better educated workforce.
This paper summarizes some key research findings, to help educational leaders identify relevant eLearning benefits and make judicious decisions as they develop their eLearning strategies. To further aid in planning, we share findings relating to the challenges of eLearning implementation, and provide a bibliography for additional reading.
Technology integration to support education has been underway for many years. Some of the common ways of integrating technology into education include:
• Teacher PC programs provide encouragement and financial assistance for teachers to acquire PCs and integrate ICT into their teaching practices. When most effective, these programs include professional development and policy modifications, as well as updated digital content and curriculum resources to help teachers use technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• PC labs are frequently used to offer technology access when resources are severely constrained. While PC labs provide some exposure to technology, they limit teachers’ ability to incorporate technology into the curriculum, and often are used only to teach computer literacy.
Read the full eLearning White Paper.
