Week2 Project Udutu Set-up

1. 1. Ishizaki, Collette

2. 2. Prior Project Selected: Lesson Title and Description: Frog Life Cycle created with Flash– starting from a tadpole to an adult frog

3. 3. EMDT class created in with date: Digital Media and Educational Applications – May 2010

4. 4 Initial appraisal of Uduto Scenario: My initial appraisal is to use the Self Directed Scenario template and slide sequencing. This scenario will fit well with slides running in a sequenced format for a lower Elementary student to use and follow.

5. 5. Location/URL:

Due to technological difficulties in Month 7 with my Mobile Me account my classmate, Q, has allowed me to house my flash project through his account.

http://web.me.com/aka_q/Flash/Ishizaki_Collette_DAE_Application3a.html

Ishizaki_Collette_Learning Systems: The Cost of Implementation

Course management systems (CMS) and learning management systems (LMS) have proven to be successful by organizations. What criteria determine if an organization should purchase or build these systems is analyzed from this week’s reading assignment.

To build a workable LMS system would take a year and a half and a minimum of $200,000 to half a million dollars. That cost is only for the creation of the system. After the system had been created then it would need to be maintained and updated, which would require a crew of paid personnel. This adds to the cost of the system. Kruse lays out a detailed format to use during the evaluation process of what is cost effective for a company when selecting a system (2004).

A CMS or LMS system could be purchased for a set price but would this be the most effective step? Companies and organizations first evaluate what functions they would need within a system. If the needs were less than what was offered within a CMS or LMS system then that company would evaluate the cost of the system compared to the functions that would be used. What it boils down to is a company’s research on what CMS or LMS systems are available and would these systems work for what a company wants to accomplish? If the answer is “no” then a company may choose to have a system created specifically for their use.

Reference:

Kruse, K. (2004). Measuring the total cost of e-learning. Retrieved September 9, 2010, from http://www.e-learningguru.com/articles/art5_2.htm

Week2 Comment 1

This weeks reading - The cost of an LMS VS. CMS
As outlined in some of the reading and the mind map from last week it was outlined that an LMS is a Learning Management System and a CMS is a Course Management System. LMSs are used primarily in corporate organizations while CMS were developed and are used in academic environments (i.e. universities and high schools).

Q,

Thanks for breaking down the cost into a comparison; this makes it much easier to visualize the grand scheme of things. I would agree buy or build comes down to what is more feasible for the company and maintaining their choice. "Measuring the Total Cost of E-Learning" is helpful to thoroughly analysis cost.

Week 1 Project: LMO Overview

Distant learning has grown and progressed throughout the years. Pensky states, “Our students have changed radically. Today’s students are no longer the people our educational system was designed to teach” (2001, paragraph 1). Online Universities, classes, gaming, and communicating are tools that are widely used on a daily basis. As generations change so do their environments. With a wealth of users and systems in the technological realm this leads to the need of breaking down and organizing systems to best fit the needs of learners.

The Course Management Systems (CMS) is a tool used for tracking individual learners. At my school all families use RenWeb to check grades, Websites of teachers, homework, and general information in regards to what is happening and keeping in touch with upcoming events. The Learning Management Systems (LMS) are a way for communicating and sharing or collaborating on projects. Facebook is a well-known LMS used throughout the world for keeping connected through the miles. Google Documents is a system used for updating and writing text and sharing information across the miles. It is amazing to use an LMS when collaborating on projects for Full Sail University with my peers that live far away. I am in awe of how we have completed quality projects through our collaboration using an LMS.

According to Dr. Ian Gibson Learning Content Management Systems (LCMS) originated for military use. Many large organizations use LCMS to train and prepare their employees as they reuse learning objects time and time again.

Personal Learning Environments have grown throughout the years and many users have gained a wealth of knowledge through the digital tools available. Distant learning will continue to grow and develop as digital natives navigate the digital tools available to them. The 21^st century is a time of rapid change and turn around with advanced technology.

Reference

Prensky, M. (2001). Digital natives digital immigrants. Retrieved December 3, 2009, from http://www.marcprensky.com/writing/Prensky%20%20Digital%20Natives,%20Digital%20Immigrants%20-%20Part1.pdf

Ishizaki_Collette_History of Virtual Learning Environments

Wikipedia provides factual information about subject matter. In turn it is reasonable to trace virtual learning environments’ history back in time to 1728. This Website is available to obtain facts and details in regards to the subject at hand. The information given is helpful in understanding the growth and progress of virtual learning environments.

The current era of computing does seem to begin with the Xerox Parc project. Wikipedia states in 1972 that, “Alan Kay advanced the idea of graphical user interface by inventing icons for folders, menus, and overlapping windows (2010).” Throughout time these components have progressed and are used in the present.

In the 1980s there were many key virtual learning environment events. On a broad spectrum following are a few examples: educational software, online educational programs, and video gaming. This was a decade where technology boomed and began to grow within the educational realm.

Distant education became popular in the 1990s. Following the 1980s and the technological tools available to learn through there was a time of technology growth. Computers were more feasible and available to the average citizen. This is turn created popularity within distance education.

Reference

Wikipedia: The free encyclopedia. (2010, September 2). History of virtual learning environments. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. Retrieved September 4, 2010, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_virtual_learning_environments

Ishizaki_Collette_Week1_Comment2

Is it reasonable to trace this history so far back in time (1728)?

The reason for wikipedia to post VLE history as far back as 1728 is part of the nature of the site and service. Wikipedia is a resource for information of great magnitudes and at times can be thorough. If a person needs to find the detailed history of VLE's wikipedia offers an extensive source of information. The information is available if anyone would ever need to read facts and dates. A bookmark of this page will keep the information available for quick reference.

Eric,

The history of VLE has really grown through the years. Present day it is amazing to be a part of the quick turn around in technology. As you stated the affordable personal desktop/laptop computers has made the possibility of distance education popular. Thanks for sharing your insight.

Ishizaki_Collette_Week1_Comment1

For my first post I read the article "What is a Learning Management System" by Alexandra Toedt.

Basically a Learning Management System or LMS is used to not only present content in a virtual environment like the Internet, but is can be used to also create content. In addition to content creation and presentation an LMS can be used to assess learners as well as used as a communication devise between the learners and the instructor.

Q,

I am amazed at the many different ways LMS can be used. I agree with Jeinine that is seems like we are just scratching the surface in what we have been exposed to in the EMDT program. I am looking forward to spending more time utilizing my time to integrate more virtual learning in my classroom. Thanks for your interpretation of what LMS really is.