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=Section B – Implementing and Managing eLearning=

//"I truly believe that the Internet and education are the two great equalizers in life, leveling the playing field for people, companies, and countries worldwide." - Chambers 2002//

Successfully adopting an eLearning strategy can be a daunting exercise for both individuals and organizations. This segment of Education for a Digital 2.0 focuses on learning management systems. From rethinking how organizations plan, select, structure, and implement digital learning solutions to employing blended learning approaches in an organization’s workplace ethos. It gives an overview of the issues, presents some of the choices and decisions that have been made in both developed and emerging countries and gives us a fascinating glimpse at what the future holds.

//Martin, pearls and perils:// suggests that the primary problem with implementing digital education is both the learning curve and troubleshooting digital technologies. Her chapter explores the benefits to educational institutions, educators and students from incorporating “Educational Technological Specialists” (ETS) and Academic Coaches.

//McIntosh, learning management systems// is a non-technical look at the features of Learning Management Systems and the processes of selecting and implementing them. It addresses current trends, compares the functionalities of various systems, considers open-source and hints at future trends. Case studies provide concrete evidence to support the research.

//Mindel and Kelly, stakeholders issues for adopting a learning management system:// share a matrix of questions to guide the decision making process for any individual or organization intending to select a learning management system (LMS). The same process can be followed for adoption decision for other technologies, such as electronic portfolios and online meeting spaces.

//Naseem, Khoja, D'Cruze, and Wallani, towards implementation of eLearning at a multi-campus university// is a case study of implementing eLearning at Aga Khan University (AKU), Pakistan. The lessons learned are offered as a guide to other institutions, especially those in the developing world, considering implementing campus-wide eLearning.

//Yajnik, case study of implementing a learning management system in India:// is a frank description of the issues involved with implementing a Learning Management System