2. It is also called online learning or E-learning
because it includes online course content
Includes discussion forms via E-mail ,Video
conference and live lectures are all possible
through the web.
It also provide static pages such as printed
course material
It contains hyperlinks to the other part of the
web
It includesVirtual Learning Environment or
Managed Learning Environment
3. MODELS OF WEB BASED LEARNING
Pure distance learning
Organizational intranet learning through printed
course material
4. Course information , notice boards , time
table.
Curricular map
Teaching materials such as Slides , handouts
,articles
Communication via email and discussion
boards
Formative and summative evaluation
Student management tools(records, students
tracking etc)
Links to useful internal and external websities
5. Ability to link recourses in different formats
Efficient way of delivering course materials
Resources can be made available from any
location at any time
Potential for widening access
Encourage more independent and active
learning
Provides useful source of supplementary
materials to conventional programmes
6. Disadvantages
Access of appropriate computer equipments
Learners find it frustrating if they cannot access
graphics , images etc
Necessary infrastructure needed
Information can vary in quality and accuracy , so
guidance and sign posting is needed
Students can feel isolated
