E Learning , Characteristics , Types & Advantages

1. Presented by : Surekha V S
Assistant Professor in Commerce Education
SVTEC Akkikkavu

2. E Learning - Meaning & Definition
E learning means the delivery of learning with the
assisting of interactive electronic technology whether
offline or online.
E learning is an innovative approach for delivering
electronically mediated, well designed, learner centered
and interactive learning environments to anyone,
anyplace, anytime by utilizing digital technologies in
concert with instructional design principles

3. Characteristics
 Self paced & self directed
 Designed around the learner
 24/7 accessibility
 On demand access
 Greater student interaction & collaboration
 Overall student costs becomes less
 No geographical barriers

4. Types of e learning
Synchronous Asynchronous
 Real time learning
 Set time
 Learners & teachers are online
during the session
 Make use the technologies
mobile, videoconference ,
internet/chat.
 Learners can share their ideas
during the session & interact
with each other
 Pause & resume type learning
 Student directed & self paced
 Learners & teachers cannot be
online at the same time
 Use the technologies like emails,
blogs, discussion forums, eBooks,
CDs, DVDs etc.
 Learners may learn at any time,
download documents etc

5. Advantages
 Open access to education
 Continuing education
 No age-based restriction
 Technological skill practise with tools & computers
 Learner control

6. Thank you