E-Learning

E-Learning

E-Learning A new way of learning ...

A learning system based on formalized teaching but with the help of electronic resources is known as E-learning.

E-Learning is the use of technology to enable people to learn anytime and anywhere. E-Learning can include training, the delivery of just-in-time information and guidance from experts.E-learning is a learning environment which uses information and communication technologies (ICT's) as a platform for teaching and learning activities. It has been defined as "pedagogy empowered by technology",though 'digital technology' is more accurate. E-learning has its root in distance learning.In today's day and age, education plays a big role in which we are and what we can achieve in our lifetime. Planning and implementing courses - no matter whether done for face-to-face education or within e-learning environments - deal a lot with pedagogical issues. Learning is influenced by a couple of factors such as attention, motivation, emotions, etc. as well as by learner characteristics like prior knowledge, cognitive and learning styles, intellectual capabilities, constitutional states and the forth

Understanding the e-learning advantages and disadvantages is important when considering how to make instructional and learning decisions. Knowing e-learning advantages and disadvantages helps with learning software selection as well as online distance learning programs structure and selection. It is important to know the merits and demerits of e-learning to make a decision.

ADVANTAGES OF E-Learning :

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E-learning has proved to be the best means in the corporate sector, especially when training programs are conducted for professionals across the globe and employees are able to acquire important skills while sitting in a board room, or by having seminars, which are conducted for employees of the same or the different organizations under one roof. The schools which use E-learning technologies are a step ahead of those which still have the traditional approach towards learning. 

• Class work can be scheduled around personal and professional work, resulting in flexible learning.
• Reduces travel cost and time to and from school
• Learners may have the option to select learning materials that meets their level of knowledge and interest
• Learners can study wherever they have access to a computer and Internet
• Self-paced learning modules allow learners to work at their own pace
• Flexibility to join discussions in the bulletin board threaded discussion areas at any hour, or visit with classmates and instructors remotely in chat rooms
• Different learning styles are addressed and facilitation of learning occurs through varied activities
• Development of computer and Internet skills that are transferable to other facets of learner’s lives
• Successfully completing online or computer-based courses builds self-knowledge and self-confidence and encourages students to take responsibility for their learning

DISADVANTAGES OF E-LEARNING :

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• Unmotivated learners or those with poor study habits may fall behind 
• Lack of familiar structure and routine may take getting used to
• Students may feel isolated or miss social interaction thus the need to understanding different learning styles and individual learner needs.
• Instructor may not always be available on demand
• Slow or unreliable Internet connections can be frustrating
• Managing learning software can involve a learning curve
• Some courses such as traditional hands-on courses can be difficult to simulate

conclusion:

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No doubt, it is equally important to take forward the concept of non-electronic teaching with the help of books and lectures, but the importance and effectiveness of technology-based learning cannot be taken lightly or ignored completely. It is believed that the human brain can easily remember and relate to what is seen and heard via moving pictures or videos. It has also been found that visuals, apart from holding the attention of the student, are also retained by the brain for longer periods. Various sectors, including agriculture, medicine, education, services, business, and government setups are adapting to the concept of E-learning which helps in the progress of a nation.

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