4th Posting....

Topic of my choice is “e-learning for language studies” and search from three online databases subscribe by Tun Sri Lanang Library. I think that e-learning and language suit me the best because I am a ELS Student. So, at last I decided to choose this topic .
From ProQuest, a journal entitled “Strategizing for workplace e-learning: some critical considerations” had been found. From this journal, it states that the purpose of this work is twofold. First, the vagueness of e-learning terminology is explored as a premise that the uncritical use of language reflects uncritical approaches to e-learning. North American practitioner literature is then reviewed to examine the way in which e-learning vocabulary and metaphors reveal the attitudes and values that executive decision-makers and analysts bring to bear on organizational e-learning strategies. This review lends perspective to the values and priorities of executive decision makers in practice, showing that a broader understanding of workers' learning and affective needs is required if e-learning is to be applied effectively toward developing creative, productive, satisfying and sustainable learning organizations. Organizational decision makers should seek the input and perspective of multiple stakeholders to ensure that e-learning strategies are appropriate not only in terms of financial and technological feasibility but also in the interests of lasting positive effects on employees and organizational culture.
Secondly, I search from EBSCOhost about “e-learning and fluency disorders”. This journal discuss about examines the significance of e-learning for the treatment of fluency disorders. Provision of a cost-effective way to develop unique training experiences for virtually every learner; opportunities for novices in the field to learn new skills without compromising the well-being of themselves or consumers; value of the patient simulation technology tool that displays clinical scenarios in which learning must self-generate an appropriate solution.
Finally,I have visited Blackwell Synergy. A journal entitled “Journal of Computer Assisted Learning” has been found. From this journal, we can know that e-learning is a complex process, which involves many factors including infrastructure, quality of content and assessment, quality of learner support systems, assumptions made by learners and educators about the learning experience itself and peer support networks for learners and educators. Lecturers need to constantly consider, evaluate and adjust these factors to provide effective e-learning environments for students. It also report that the design and development of the Online Learning Environment Survey (OLES), which is an instrument that can be used to gather and represent data on students' 'actual' (experienced) and 'preferred' (ideal) learning environments. They describe the use of this instrument in blended learning environments with university classes, illustrating how OLES can be used by educators striving for good practice in the design of effective online learning environments.

This posting really challenge my creativity to analyze a journal,which is totally alien for me. i have learn alot in this posting. I learned to look for information in online journal. this skill is important for every graduate to know this.it was a new agenda for me and I learned alot from the posting.