The document compares traditional and e-learning approaches in education, highlighting key differences such as teacher presence, interaction, and cost. Traditional learning is described as a teacher-centered method occurring in a physical classroom, while e-learning enables remote interaction through the internet. Challenges of e-learning include technical issues, lack of computer literacy, adaptability struggles, and the need for self-motivation among students.

1. VIJAYANAGARA SRI KRISHNADEVARAYA
UNIVERSITY,BALLARI
Department of P.G studies and Research in Education
M.Ed 2 nd Semester
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY AT
SECONDARY AND HIGHER SECONDARY LEVEL
TOPIC OF SEMINAR:Traditional vs E-learning
approaches,Features of e-learning Environment.
Submitted By
Nandini u.c
Submitted to
Dr.Sushma N Jogan

2. Introduction
Traditional method of teaching also called as
conventional method of teaching. Traditionally
used in school .It is teacher-centered method .
e- Learning as a new version of distance learning is applied
Via the internet technologies and involves the educational
Activities ,which don’t require the presence of the teacher
and Learner at same time and place.

3. Define Traditional learning ?
Traditional learning means education takes place between an
instructor and students Where all are physically present in the same
classroom is called traditional learning.
Define e- learning ?
Instructor and learners interact with
each other in real time, from different location via internet.

4. Difference between Traditional and e – learning classroom
Immediate feedback in traditional
classroom.
Lack of immediate feedback in
e-learning
Team work can be done easily in the
class room
Difficult to perform team work.
High face-face interaction between
teacher and student in traditional
learning.
Less face to face interaction
between teacher and student in
e learning.
More social and good interaction
between teacher and students.
Minimal social and good
interaction between teacher and
students.
Extremely costly and requires a
physical geographical area
Extremely affordable and
permits to travel

5. Features of traditional learning
1. Chalk and talk method.
2.Leature all day of different subject by concern teachers in class
at particular period.
3. Always give group activities to the students related to concern subject to
students
every day.
4.Bulid good relationship between teacher and students.
5.Face to Face mentoring in class.

6. Features of e- learning:
1.Reduces paper work.
2.Offers virtual classroom
3.Cost saving.
4. e- learning provide opportunity to
self learning and self assessment.
5. e- learning give live feedback.

7. Current issues of e –learning
1.Technical issues-:Many students
are not provided with high band
width or strong internet
connection .like in remote areas and
village.
2. Computer literacy: lack of
computer literacy among many
students and many students
cannot operate basic such as micro
soft word , powerpoint ect
3.Adoptablity struggle: switching
from traditional classroom to e –
learning makes the learning entirely
different for student .it takes time to
new environment.
4.Self –motivation: Many of
students surprise about e –learning
but after enrolling in distance
learning course many left .students
need to find the motivation to
follow the new education trends.