Critical Success Factors for Implementing eLearning

All formal eLearning programmes exist within an organisational context, such as within a university, a corporation or a virtual learning institute. The organisational context is both the enabler and the constraining force for eLearning courses. It poses constraints on the pedagogical model, namely by imposing corporate views on course philosophy, as well as learning models and strategies. The organisational context also poses constraints on the design, resources and management of the educational setting. Additionally, it may place limitations on evaluation modes. Finally, the organisational context influences eLearning by providing the setting by which tutors, learners, courses and ICT are integrated. 2. Enabling Technologies Critical Success Factors for eLearning Implemention. Tim Hal University of Limerick Abstract Enabling technologies fall into three categories: the ubiquitous multimedia PC equipped with a web browser, the communications technologies which enable widespread access to the WWW and learner networking, and the wide availability of inexpensive software tools which enable teachers with modest PC skills and little time to author usable eLearning. From this easy base line many technologically enabled avenues open up to enhanced and more successful eLearning, such as: broadband to enable live video events and rapid large file transfers, wireless and mobile for anytime anywhere learning, inexpensive peripherals, webcams, scanners, colour inkjet printers, for enhanced learner interaction, learning management systems to ease the administration load and instructional management systems standards to increase reusability. The appropriate, efficient and educationally sound use of these enhancements needs careful planning, resourcing and support.Enabling technologies fall into three categories: the ubiquitous multimedia PC equipped with a web browser, the communications technologies which enable widespread access to the WWW and learner networking, and the wide availability of inexpensive software tools which enable teachers with modest PC skills and little time to author usable eLearning. From this easy base line many technologically enabled avenues open up to enhanced and more successful eLearning, such as: broadband to enable live video events and rapid large file transfers, wireless and mobile for anytime anywhere learning, inexpensive peripherals, webcams, scanners, colour inkjet printers, for enhanced learner interaction, learning management systems to ease the administration load and instructional management systems standards to increase reusability. The appropriate, efficient and educationally sound use of these enhancements needs careful planning, resourcing and support. 3. Curriculum Development Critical Success Factors for eLearning Implemention. Tim Hal University of Limerick