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e-Learning Explained
eLearning is very advance and user friendly learning system to impart the knowledge among masses. eLearning is the online delivery of information, communication, education, and training. It utilizes a network such as LAN, WAN or internet for delivery, interaction or facilitation. eLearning makes use of a wide range of technologies and media which can be cateriozied through delivery media or interaction tools. Features of eLearning:
- Makes the learning self paced and provides the various ways for participants to speed up or slow down as necessary.
- Makes the learning self directed.
- It provides a platform where one can explore its knowledge by overcoming the geographical barriers.
- 24/7 accessibility makes the easy and appropriate schedule of learning for learners.
- On demand access means learning can happen precisely when needed.
- Travel Time and associated costs (parking, fuels, vehicle maintance) are reduced or eliminated.
- Enhances computer and internet skillls.
Benefits of eLearning to Learners :
- eLearning encourages the interaction among participants and instructors.
- Interaction through high media methods stimulate the understanding and recall of information.
- Cultivate self- paced learning means participants can learn at the rate they prefer.
- Convenient for participants to access the program any time at any place.
- Trim down the travel cost and travel time.
- Persuade participants to browse information through hperlinks to relevent sites on the worldwide web which facilitate to find information relevent to their personal situations.
- Bring participants very close to the realistic imagination through videos and presentations and stimulates the better understanding.
- Inculcates more interest and enthusiasm.
- Develop knowledge of internet that facilitate learners throughout their careers.
- Encourage participants to take responsibility for their learning and succeeding builds self knowledge and self confidence.
- Training Programs are accessible according to one's schedule
- Physical attendance doesn't require.
- It provides self-paced learning.
- Programs are available 24/7 which provides learning any time.
- No requirement of fixed place means one can study at home, work, or on the road.
- One can read the materials online and download them for reading later.
- Selection of the course according to one's needs.
- This is student centered which accommodates students preferences and needs.
- One can select instructor-led or self study courses.
- The global learning community is at your fingertips with online learning. The technologies used give online instructional designers the ability to build in tools that take you to resources you may never see in a traditional classroom
Delivery Methods :
- Print: Textbooks
- Electronic Media: CDs, DVDs, e-text,
- Review and Exams : Electronic Paper
- Communication: email, forums, chat, teleconferencing
