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The usage of Internet for educational purposes has evolved with the rapid movement of information and communication technology. The shifting of paradigm opens a new way in information delivery. Computer-Based Learning (CBL) provides students with the pre-designed material, interaction by allowing them to answer questions embedded in the materials and options or routes in choosing the learning materials preferable to them. An E-Learning System is a continuity of this CBL technology where elements of multimedia which include text, graphics, images and sound should join together to generate unforgettable learning experience to the user. One of the challenges faced by the learning community is how to produce and deliver quality content for online learning experiences. SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model) is used as a reference standard for DELC. We emphasize on ensuring that the system content can be easily managed and learners experience can be easily monitored. We proposed DELC for primary school science subject which integrates four main components i.e. effective teaching, information presentation, learner guidance, practice with feedback and learning assessment. DELC make used of multimedia elements to enhance the conventional pedagogy of teaching science subjects and for incorporating different strategy into the courseware design. The modular approach used to develop the system helps to ensure the interoperability of applications with different instances of science related concepts. The system proposed here is an evolutionary and flexible so that whenever the requirements change, it would be easy to include or delete modules to facilitate the current requirements. In our opinion, the more dynamic the contents are, the more likely the Electronic Learning application will be a success. This paper will discuss related issues of current E-Learning systems, standards involved and scenario of E-Learning in Malaysian schools. Next, we will discuss the work involve in developing DELC, the technologies behind and the directions of E-Learning to facilitate the learning process of Malaysian youngsters.

Stream: Learning Technologies: What They Do and How They Work

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Served as a lecturer since 1997 at the Faculty of Computer Science & Information Technology, in the Information Science Dept. Subjects of interest includes e-learning, knowledge management, and databases.

Ms. Maizatul Akmar Ismail serves as a lecturer at the University of Malaya Kuala Lumpur, teaches subjects related to information science such as Accounting Information System, Database, Information Retrieval and few others. Her research interests include E-Commerce and Smart Card Application.

Dr. Omar Zakaria serves as a lecturer at the University of Malaya Kuala Lumpur, teaches subjects related to Information System Security. His research interest includes information security culture in organization.