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[Audio] Hi and welcome! I am Hameed Taherdoost. The Associate Professor at University of Canada West I hold PhD of Computer Science and Master of Computer Science. Today, I have the privilege to give you a presentation about Employment of Technological-Based Approaches for Creative E-Learning. I hope this would be a great opportunity to share ideas and perspectives in this field..

[Audio] The outline covers a brief introduction Literature review Methodology Future Direction And Conclusion.

[Audio] Online learning through the Internet and web applications enables individuals to study and teach from anywhere in the world in a cost-effective and time-saving manner. Especially with the coronavirus outbreak and the limitation of in-person classes, virtual education has been welcomed. Furthermore, the hectic lifestyle, ease of internet access, and increase in access to educational tools are other reasons for the popularity of online courses. The major customers of e-learning services are schools, universities, educational institutions, and the training department of industries. In industries, employees' efficient performance is significantly reliant on frequent and regular education; however, since employees are almost busy attending in-person courses, delivering the training material by e-learning makes a significant contribution to keeping them updated. E-learning is an online learning platform that emerges in a formal context and employs a variety of multimedia and communication technologies for a convenient learning process. E-Learning is moving toward more inclusive developmental approaches with the necessity to deliver more interesting, effective, and engaging e-learning courses..

[Audio] Scholars described e-learning as a time and cost-saving method of learning and development. Based on the findings of a study conducted by Brandon Hall Group, e-learning saves around 60% of training time. Previous studies on e-learning discussed great outcomes of this learning method, such as performance enhancement, improved thinking skills, and learning motivation through interactive e-learning applications. Electronic learning holds promising power to enrich knowledge and skills through interactive applications, such as Qstream, isEazy, and Raptivity. These applications are generally designed to include interactive media which encourages participation in learning activities and motivation. The environment of the classroom and students' expectations are also constantly changing as a result of technology developments. Technology provides a more advanced learning environment and supports education in many aspects by providing the opportunity to integrate a range of cross-disciplinary elements to deliver a lesson. Creating an effective e-learning program requires accurate planning. Also, educators need to be aware of the challenges that are associated with the online or distance learning process. Adjustment, lack of clarity, and lack of motivation are the major challenges that educators may face during an e-learning course. Adjustment is one of the common challenges that educators may face when switching from traditional or face-to-face learning to online or distance learning. As online learning is not dependent on any specific physical space and it is accessible regardless of time and location limitations, it would be challenging for some individuals who are used to a specific learning environment like a classroom or library. Therefore, educators should do their best to ensure that e-learning channels, time, and approaches are convenient for all learners and that all learners are enabled to freely interact with the educators and respond to their questions..

[Audio] Consistently, scholars suggested that effective e-learning requires planning and development. The first step in the planning process is to set clear and achievable learning objectives. Online learners are required to be clear about the goals of learning and their tasks during the learning process. The next step is to define the learning content, which ties into the goals of the e-learning course and the level of online learners' knowledge about the subject of the course. The next step is to select the best approach for teaching the subject matter. There are various channels and applications for distance learning, such as Web-based learning applications, computer-based learning applications, and virtual classrooms. The selected e-learning channel should be accessible to online learners. Also, a systematic feedback collection is required to ensure that e-learning methods are convenient and useful. Feedback collection after each program helps identify the barriers to effective learning, select effective methods of problem-solving, and improve the system. It is true that the Internet contains lots of information on any subject matter and e-learning enables individuals to explore different areas of knowledge and access various sources of information. However, the abundance of data brings along a negative side recognized as "lots on the Internet". In other words, it is likely to lose direction and get disoriented by having unlimited access to sources of information. However, the main reason is the lack of clarity when it comes to instructions and the solution is to set real-time interaction with the educator or the instructor who explains the roles and clarifies individuals' tasks. Thus, to employ the benefits of applying distance learning techniques, the negative impacts should be reduced through efforts by instructors to facilitate the transition..