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Types of E-learning
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Features of E-learning
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Disadvantages of E-learning
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Advantages of E-learning
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What is E-learning
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Building an E-learning culture
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Features of E-Learning
1. E-learning is dynamic: today in the era of globalization,
it helps in availing the online experts, best sources and
quick approaches in a single mouse click.
2. E-learning is individual i.e. centered across the learner
and personalized to the individual.
3. E-learning operates in real time that is available for
24*7 days.
4. E-learning is comprehensive.
5. It is network assisted and often learning is done within
the fraction of time.
6. Blend to learning methods such as virtual classroom,
simulation ,community, and even a classroom.
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Advantages
Reduced overall cost
Learning time reduced
Consistent delivery
On-demand availability/Flexibility
Expert Knowledge
Self-pacing
Reducing Environmental Impact
Transportation cost and time saving
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Disadvantages
1.Learners need to have access to a computer as well as the internet.
2.Learners also need to have computer skills with programs with programs
such as Word processing, Internet browsers, and e-mail.
3.E-learning also requires just as much time for attending class and completing assignments
as any traditional classroom course.
4.Students may feel isolated form the instructor.
5.Slow or unreliable Internet connections can be frustrating.
6.Teachers lack of knowledge and experience to manage virtual teacher-student interactions
7.Lack of direct and immediate feedback from teachers.
8.Bias towards tech-savvy students over non-technical students.
9.Asynchronous communication hinders fast exchange of question.
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Synchronous E-Learning
Synchronous Learning: Learning an teaching takes place in real time (same time)
while the trainer and learners are physically separated from each other.
Audio/video conferencing
Listening to a live radio broadcast
Watching live a television broadcast
Examples include:
Internet telephony
Online lectures
Two-way live satellite broadcast.
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Asynchronous E-Learning
Asynchronous learning is the fact that the trainer prepares the courseware material
before the course takes place . The learner is free to dedicate when he wants to study
the courseware.
In other words , Asynchronous e-learning where people are not online at the same time
and interaction does not occur without a time delay, allowing people to participate on
their schedules.
Examples include:
Self paced courses taken via Internet or CD-ROM
Videotaped classes
Stored audio/video web presentation or seminars
Recorded audio tapes
Q & A mentoring
Reading e-mail messages
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Impact of E-learning process
Helpful for self-evaluation
Wide reach and consistent
User convenient
Flexible and rich medium for students
Useful tool to address students with different learning and cognitive styles
Self-pacing for slow and quick learners, reduces stress and increases satisfaction
Improves efficiency both in learning and teaching
Gives new approach to learning and working
Promotes collaborate learning
Creates interest in learning
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Teacher
Develop knowledge & skills
understand learning and its need
facilitate learning create learning
opportunities
learner
Self-directed
Self-motivated
Self-regulating
Lifelong learning
Administrator
Create learning environment provide
ICT infrastructure resources for
lifelong learning
Building an E-learning culture
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Conclusion
E-learning is not intended to replace conventional methods and learning in
classroom . Its main aim is to create an augmented learning environment where
technology is used to deliver a combined range of teaching and learning
techniques aimed at maximizing the individual’s participation and achieving the
goals in the learning and teaching process as a greener world.