1. Impact and effects
of E-Learning on
Our Perspective Institution
By: Sarah Tecson Galero
I - BS Info Tech
2. Introduction
In our institution today, we are more time using internet. That’s
why it is our privilege for having e-learning. In that case we are aware of
what we will do in the internet.
We will also discuss for the effect and impact of the e-learning in
our society today. We will also open up about the disadvantages of E-
Learning .
E-learning has come to save the time of many teachers in that
they do not have to be in class to be able to teach a class, hand
assignments and have assignments handed back to them. The students can
easily send them via email to the teacher, who will then post the grades
online where students can access them from anywhere in the world.
In as much as teachers would want that one-on-one contact with
their students, it is occasionally impossible due to the teacher and the
student being miles apart. They, therefore, have to use e-learning for their
lessons. If the teacher does not have enough time to teach, sharing their
notes, videos, and audios online and electronically saves time since the
students can study at their own pleasure. The teacher can use the time they
have saved to do something else or teach another class.
3. What is E-learning?
E-learning is the learning and teaching of
educational courses electronically, thus the use
of ‘e’ in e- learning. All you just need is a device
that can connect to the Internet. This is an
efficient method of learning especially for
Distance Students. This also helps to break the
monotony of learning in the traditional
classroom.
There are interactive sessions whereby there is
a pre-recorded session or a live one where you
can participate. The live sessions are better as
the teacher can assess your participation.
5. A learning system based on formalised
teaching but with the help of electronic resources is
known as E-learning. While teaching can be based
in or out of the classrooms, the use of computers
and the Internet forms the major component of E-
learning. E-learning can also be termed as a
network enabled transfer of skills and knowledge,
and the delivery of education is made to a large
number of recipients at the same or different times.
Earlier, it was not accepted wholeheartedly as it was
assumed that this system lacked the human
element required in learning.
Impact of E-Learning
6. Impact of E-Learning
However, with the rapid progress in
technology and the advancement in learning
systems, it is now embraced by the masses.
The introduction of computers was the basis of
this revolution and with the passage of time, as
we get hooked to smartphones, tablets, etc.,
these devices now have an importance place in
the classrooms for learning. Books are gradually
getting replaced by electronic educational
materials like optical discs or pen drives.
Knowledge can also be shared via the Internet,
which is accessible 24/7, anywhere, anytime.
7. Impact of E-Learning
E-learning has proved to be the best
means in the corporate sector, especially when
training programs are conducted by MNCs 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.
8. Impact of E-Learning
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.
9. The Impact of E-learning in
Education
E-learning has revolutionised learning in the
workplace for a number of years, improving efficiencies,
workflow and collaboration. The flexibility offered by e-
learning in terms of place of learning and time of
learning means that whole education programmes can
be rolled out across teams all over the world. Within the
education sector, e-learning has been used within
classrooms, from primary to university education, to
deliver impactful courses that are fun and engaging.
10. The results of incorporating e-learning into the
education sector have helped to increase IT skills in
teaching staff which can be translated into skills for
the pupils. With the majority of businesses now
operating as digital workplaces, e-learning is
becoming an increasing norm in effectively and
efficiently delivering education.
The Impact of E-learning in
Education
12. POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE EFFECTS
E-LEARNING FOR STUDENTS
Nowadays, E-learning has become an
increasingly popular approach to learning in
higher education institutions due to the rapid
growth of Internet technology. As we can see,
most higher education institutions using e-
learning to improve the education of students
and enhance their technology skills. E-
learning can give us a lot of positive effects,
especially students;
13. POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE EFFECTS
E-LEARNING FOR STUDENTS
However, the technological content was
twice the decline and needs. Computer
technology, especially the development of
network technology includes both great
conveniences to human activity, life, education
and negative influences. So far, if e-learning is
considered as the main way of learning, it will
generally have the following negative and
positive influences. Negative effects will make
fall the young generation and the positive effects
will grow this young generation.
16. Flexibility
As everyone working within the UK education sector
knows, time pressures for teachers and educators are becoming
ever more pressing, between the time spent teaching in the
classroom and the time employees have to develop their own
skills. E-learning gives total flexibility to the school and teachers
as their e-learning can be accessed online, at a time to suit the
individual. It’s a well-known fact amongst educators that different
people learn best in different environments, e-learning gives you
the flexibility to approach your training in a place that suits the
learner, whether that’s a coffee shop, your desk or at home on
your sofa. If there are refresher courses, or new training
programmes which need to be completed outside of term time,
this is also made possible by e-learning courses that can be
accessed at anytime and from anywhere.
17. Development Tools
E-learning is also helping to positively impact
individual development plans within the education sector, to
motivate and support employees to achieve their short and
longer-term career goals. Within an e-learning portal,
training paths can be developed that give clear insight into
the required learning that has to be undertaken before the
progression can happen. This helps the individual, teacher
or educator see clearly the expectations and requirements
of them to continue their progression. It also helps the
manager of the individual to track progress and make
recommendations based on learning still required for the
person to take the next step in their career. The learning
paths can be agreed at the beginning of a term, year or
contract to ensure that all parties involved work together to
achieve the end goal.
18. Improved Communication
E-learning requires the learner to adapt their learning style
into a technology based system, which has an added benefit of
improving the individual’s IT skills. This adaptability will inspire the
employee to create new ways of engaging their pupils, taking into
consideration the different learning styles and requirements of their
class. For pupils who struggle to read, e-learning can provide new,
fun ways of displaying letters and words which make the process
of developing language a lot more successful. If the pupil isn’t
particularly engaged with maths, e-learning can help to inspire
gamification techniques which could make the pupil’s experience
of maths far more rewarding than pen and paper based work. E-
learning can encourage the educator to adapt their own teaching
style and use more creative ways of communicating in the
classroom, with a consideration of learning needs taken into
account.
19. Management
Within the education sector, e-learning can also be used
as an effective management tool, to give an insight into the
development and progression of staff, highlighting potential skills
gaps that need to be addressed. Once these gaps are recognised
a choice can be made as to whether to up-skill current staff, or to
open opportunities to bring new staff in to fulfil the requirements
required by the school or education centre. Both the ‘learning’
employee and senior management can access and download
training programmes and courses designed to improve the overall
offering of the teaching.
E-learning platforms give you the opportunity to download
reports about the level and detail of the learning undertaken, and a
record of when the learning is valid until. This will help to ensure
training and learning records are up to date and that events and
courses can be scheduled ahead of time to provide regular
learning that will lead to consistently high teaching.
20. IMPACTS OF E-LEARNING
It has brought about the feeling
of self-responsibility amongst
students where they have to
account to themselves when
they decide to study or not.
21. IMPACTS OF E-LEARNING
It is also enabling students to
be able not only to rely on
textbook information but to
expand their knowledge by
researching using the World
Wide Web.
22. IMPACTS OF E-LEARNING
Teachers have also been able to
benefit from this by allowing them to
acquire various computer skills as well
as students and this has enabled them
to encourage students to apply their
knowledge and skills. It has also
helped in the communication with their
students at all times.
25. LACK OF SELF-DISCIPLINE
If an individual lacks this, they
will not be motivated to study
bringing about procrastination. This
is where traditional classroom
learning is handy whereby; you are
tracked if you are falling behind in
your studies.
26. HEALTH PROBLEMS
This normally occurs when an
individual is always on their computer
or tablet; it brings about straining
problems, poor vision and the like. It is,
however, advisable to relax for at least
10 minutes an hour, walk around and
even do some wrist exercises to
prevent pains.
27. INABILITY TO ACCESS
TECHNOLOGY
This is a problem that is faced by
individuals who want to take part an
online course but cannot since they
cannot access a device with internet
connection or rather an environment
that has hard access to an internet
connection.