Posted 7:29 AM by George Siemens
A good resource site (for those new to elearning): eLearn 1.0. I've found some really well thought-out, well-written articles on the Learning Circuits site.

Interested in the impact of wireless networks on elearning? Check out 802.11 - Wireless LAN Technology...apparently, it is capable of 50+ MB/sec...can you say quality streaming video?!?!

Elearning is still in its infancy (how many times can I write that?!?)...one of the big challenges that must be addressed is bandwidth limitations. Video, exercises, simulations, etc., all require network resources beyond what is currently available. This limitation should be a particular focus to those designing courses (i.e. - design with an eye on the future, but focus on current bandwidth limitations). Check out: More Bandwidth, Better Curricula.

Something that promises to be a big part of higher education: Webcasts...

Thought provoking article: Death of a Course...is this why elearning is catching on so quickly?

Thanks to Gene S. for forwarding the following link: Open Source Objects...the article focuses on utilizing learning objects to accelerate course development/design...
Quote:
"Each component is independent. “Instructors can choose the level of granularity desired,” Kortemeyer says. Some teachers may want to select single GIF files, animations, chapter sections, and problem sets, carefully crafting a personalized approach to the course. Others can adopt online textbooks, complete with problem sets and figures."

Very cool...gotta love the potential of learning objects...