BibTeX
@incollection{mahlow2010a,
author = {Mahlow, Cerstin},
title = {{Choosing the Appropriate E-Learning System for a University}},
booktitle = {Learning Management System Technologies and Software Solutions for
Online Teaching: Tools and Applications},
publisher = {IGI Global},
year = {2010},
editor = {Kats, Yefim},
chapter = {4},
pages = {57-80},
address = {Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA},
abstract = {{In this chapter the author discuss the introduction of an e-learning
system to enhance teaching and learning at a university. The focus
is on the decision process choosing a system. Abstract criteria and
feature lists are not sufficient for choosing the right e-learning
software, even if all stakeholders and their respective requirements
are heard. The author argues that â softâ factors should be considered
when evaluating e-learning software: (1) The age of the students
and their level of education, (2) the pedagogical guidelines and
the culture of teaching and learning of the university, and (3) the
educational scenarios in lectures and seminars. These factors seem
to be only small details and are typically neither mentioned in the
requirements nor in the feature lists of e-learning software. Therefore
the author proposes that institutions should evaluate prospective
systems in real-world scenarios. As a case in point, the author will
outline a number of significant differences between two e-learning
systems with a focus on pedagogical aspects. The systems can be seen
as representative for a certain class of systems; both offer all
features that are commonly seen as the most relevant when making
a decision for a university e-learning system.}},
citeulike-article-id = {7225568},
isbn = {9781615208531},
keywords = {elearning, mahlow, moodle, olat},
posted-at = {2010-05-28 19:18:26},
priority = {0}
}