Embracing e-learning
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DR WAGNER: Technology enhances the productivity of education systems. |
So what if you can only understand half of what is delivered in your feverish state?
At least you will be doing what you should, that is, attending lectures.
Well, according to the director of Global Education for Macromedia, Dr Ellen Wagner, this scenario is all set to change, with the advent of digital technology.
“With digital technology, students will be able to access their lectures anytime, from anywhere,” she said. “Their learning experience can be personalised.”
In Singapore recently for a series of seminars called Technology Update, Wagner, together with a guest speaker from the National University of Singapore (NUS), held demonstrations on how schools in Singapore have successfully incorporated technology to enhance students' learning experiences.
“Macromedia has worked hand in hand with higher education institutions around the world to develop a more interactive approach to education. We are committed to helping educational institutions implement e-learning and equipping students with the necessary digital skills to meet today's work challenges,” she added. In recent years, Dr Wagner has focused her efforts on achieving this aim and has travelled around the world, exchanging experiences with educators and students.
As one of the leading e-learning solution providers in the region, Macromedia emphasises four key areas – teaching digital skills, creating learning experiences, building learning content and managing campus infrastructure.
In Singapore, institutions like NUS, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Ngee Ann Polytechnic have already integrated Macromedia Education Solutions into their teaching and learning processes.
In Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Multimedia University, and Universiti Teknologi Mara have adopted the use of Macromedia in their curriculum.
Melvyn Song, systems engineer at the Centre for Instructional Technology in NUS, said: ”The introduction of Macromedia Breeze has allowed staff and students to create rich, interactive training content by allowing them to design, manage, deliver and track their presentations without the need for extensive training. The advantage of Macromedia Breeze is that it allows the staff to reach out to more students through delivery on multiple platforms.
“This has really revolutionised the way students learn,” he added, explaining that the programme was implemented campus wide after a three months' trial run
Dr Wagner concurred, saying that technology if effectively integrated into teaching and learning, increased the productivity of education systems and enhanced collaboration and communication between students and institutions.
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