E-Learning
will be used or not depends on government policy in education and how users
view or assess the e-learning. But generally the use of these technologies
depends on: (1). Is the technology was already a requirement?, (2). Is adequate
supporting facilities?, (3). Is supported by adequate funding?, and (4). Is
there support from policy makers?
Many
people often try to launch e-learning without careful consideration and use it
to look prestigious without Management Policy and Strategy Education obvious.
Therefore one thing to note before using the Internet for learning, the policy
analysis to answer whether it requires e-learning. In this analysis would have
included whether it is technically and non-technical e-learning can be carried
out this analysis regarding the availability of hard-ware, especially the
computer (with his network), electricity, phone and its software; especially
the availability of personnel, teaching materials are prepared in -online-right
and the "course management tools" that will be used.
Also,
is economically beneficial use of this Internet (Economically profitable).
Economic analysis such as Cost Benefit (B / C) ratio, the Internal Rate of
Return (IRR), Net Present Value (NPV) or Return on Investment (ROI) can be used
as a measuring tool. Furthermore whether socially, the use of e-learning must
be accepted by the community (socially acceptable). Because sometimes, although
the usage of e-learning for learning has been prepared properly and operate
quality is also good, people can not accept it because they consider the ways
of conventional education is considered better. Therefore please note the
problem of accountability in the use of information technology.
One
thing that should be emphasized and understood is that e-learning can not
completely replace conventional learning activities in class. However,
e-Learning can be a partner or complementary with conventional learning in the
classroom. e-Learning is an independent "basic thrust" of electronic
learning activities, but this type of learning activities still require
adequate interaction in an effort to maintain its quality.
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