What is E-Learning:

The E-Learning format was developed to make training hours accessible and flexible for those child care providers who find it difficult to travel to face-to-face training opportunities. You will need a PC (personal computer) in which you can access the internet and have use of an operational email address. This training will be conducted through electronic conversation and resources.

With computer and online access so readily available to you, the advantages of technology in the learning process will become apparent as you encounter web-enhanced and fully online courses here at Oakland Child Care Council eLearning. The positive side of online courses include the following:

• Active learning allows you to fully participate and become involved with the course materials.

• Direct communication with your Teacher allows for full faculty/student interaction.

• Online “discussions” or bulletin board forums enable you to read and comment on your colleagues' reports and postings.

• The quick pace and instant feedback of chat sessions encourages brainstorming, excitement about the course subject matter, and friendships.

• Learning from home gives greater flexibility to your schedule.

Online Courses Meetings

Each online course is designed differently. Some require three or less on-campus meetings on specific dates for testing, Some require regular synchronous meetings for chat sessions. Some don't have many set time requirements at all but can be worked on asynchronously, whenever you like. Check the Schedule of Classes for particular details or contact the Teacher if you have a question about meeting times.

 

Technology

eLearning courses at Oakland Child Care Council are delivered using software such as Moodle that allows instructors to design entire courses online or to enhance a classroom-based course. The software resides on a server, allowing you to access it via a web browser, such as Internet Explorer or Netscape. Each course is uniquely designed by instructors who may include some of the following components in their web-based or web component courses: syllabus, course material or content, assignments, quizzes and self-tests, glossary, hyperlinks to websites and student web pages, discussion board, mail, and student progress tracking.