“A picture paints a thousand words…”

Yes its true, “A picture paints a thousand words…” last night was the second day of the eLearning session where I was attending. Again, sir Ray presented several topics. Let me just share on my very important learning acquired in these series of eLearning sessions.

First learning I have is on a picture or what we call images as we call it. A simple yet very important thing to be reminded of. Yes, images or pictures is very important within a story. Well, almost everybody knows that of course but one thing that strikes me most is that not everybody knows that images’ role in the story is just as good as how it goes along with it. Yes, a picture or image should always connect to the facts of the story.

It was a very enjoyable moment while sir Ray was trying to convey all of us with this thoughts. He made used of series of sample slides that really caught each and everyone’s attention.

So what’s the real point presented in here as far as I could understand it? Well, it shows several points to consider in eLearning;

1. It is important to engage learners not controlling them or manipulating in such a way the lecturer would want – this is very true. I’ve been a witness with these in attending several staff development programs.

2. In eLearning, Learners should control the learning

eLearning Learnings!

My learning experience might be different of the others. Probably because of the cultural thing or precisely because eLearning is not yet a known strategy for learning in companies and educational institutions here.

"pedagogy empowered by digital technology" It is important to realize that the term e-learning is ambiguous. It is nearly impossible to define what it is, as it has different meanings to different people”. Yes these were the only thoughts I have upon starting with this eLearning session with sir Ray.

During the session, I was keen observant to all the participants on what to do and what words to put in the chat box. After all this is my first time. For now, I might say I have already a grasp of the term “eLearning”. So this is it! A new method, unique strategy and not a boring one.

For now, I think my learning were too personal. I don’t have so much in depth understanding of the topics, at least a little perhaps. But I saw some effective strategies and methods.

I believe a lot of companies here in the Philippines needs to engage with such trainings. I can see personnel departments of some medium and large companies here needs this. A lot of their staffs needs to be capacitate.