E-learning involves teaching and learning using electronic technologies like computers and the internet. It allows students to learn remotely and at their own pace. Key benefits include flexibility, convenience, consistent content delivery, and the ability for students to monitor their own progress. However, some drawbacks are that unmotivated learners may fall behind and students can feel isolated without in-person interaction. E-learning methods include synchronous learning like online lectures and asynchronous self-paced courses. Teachers have an obligation to utilize available technologies and encourage collaborative learning to lay the foundation for lifelong learning. Blended learning combines e-learning tools with traditional classroom learning for maximum effectiveness.

1. E-LEARNING

2. 1. The Nature of E-Learning
◦ The letter ‘e’ in ‘e-learning’ stands for ‘electronic’
◦ E-Learning is a technology which supports teaching and learning using a computer web
technology. The computer does not need to be the central of element of the activity. However,
the computer and the network must hold a significant involvement in the learning activity
◦ Mostly associated with activities involving computers and interactive network simultaneously.
◦ Student-centered
◦ Students can assess their own progress

3. 2. Benefits of E-learning
◦ Convenient: self-service, on-demand, self-paced, flexible
◦ Media-rich: easier to understand and more engaging
◦ Repeatable: as many times as you like
◦ Easier to monitor the progress: less administrative work, can be more precise
◦ Consistent: central control of content, same quality of content and education for all

4. • Class work can be scheduled around personal and professional work.
• 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.
• 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.

5. 3. Limitation of E-Learning
• 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.
• 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 stimulate.

6. 4. Teaching Methods of E-Learning
◦ Synchronous learning
◦ Ex: listening to a live radio broadcast, watching tv, audio/video conferencing, online lectures, etc.
◦ Asynchronous learning
◦ Ex: self-paced courses taken via internet or CD-room, videotaped classes, stored presentation or seminars,
reading e-mail messages, Q & A mentoring, etc
◦ Instructor-led group
◦ Self-study with subject expert
◦ Web-based: blog-Wikis-forums
◦ Computer-based (CD-ROM)
◦ Video/audio streaming
◦ Video modules
◦ Interactive Online Learning

7. 5. Teacher’s Obligation in E-Learning
◦ Use all available technology
◦ Encourage collaborative learning
◦ Lay foundation for lifelong learning
◦ Incorporate ‘old’ and ‘new’
◦ Facilitate learning
◦ Create learning opportunitie

8. 6. The differences between traditional
and e-learning
Traditional and E-learning Classroom
Traditional E-Learning
Classroom 1. Physical – limited size
2. Synchronous
1. Unlimited
2. Anytime, anywhere
Content 1. PowerPoint
2. Textbooks/library
3. Video
4. Collaboration
5. Etc.
1. Multimedia / simulation
2. Digital library
3. On demand
4. Syn & Asyn. Communication
5. Etc.
Personalisation One learning path Learning path and pace
determined by learners

9. 7. E-Learning Tools
◦ E-mail
◦ Audio chat
◦ Online Forum
◦ Web
◦ Video Conference
◦ Learning Management System (LMS)
◦ Open source e-learning application: eFront, Moodle, Dokeos, Claroline, ILIAS, SAKAI project,
etc.
◦ Etc.

10. 8. Blended Learning
• Blended learning combines e-learning tools with traditional classroom learning to ensure
maximum effectiveness.
• It offers :
1.Face to face interaction thereby leading to social benefits.
2. Personalized system of instruction which requires minimum interaction.
3. Improved retention and reinforcement through follow- up mechanism on the
web.
4. Highly flexible based on the learning style and the level of audience

11. CONVENTIONAL TEACHING METHODS
• The Direct Method
• Grammar-translation
• Audio-lingual
• Suggestopedia
• Total Physical Response (TPR)
• Communicative language teaching (CLT)
• The Silent Way
◦ https://englishpost.org/approaches-and-
methods-in-language-teaching/
• Community Language Learning
• Immersion
• Task-based language learning
• The Natural Approach
• The Lexical Approach
• Content and Integrated Language Learning
(CLIL)
• Etc.
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