Overview E-learning has transcended the traditional definition of “education through internet only”. The E- learning process is like an umbrella, under which lots of things are arranged to make the global educational system more uniform, cost-effective and quality-rich. Broadly speaking e-learning is a process of training for all types of learner in their required fields through IT Techniques. The E- learning process includes courses from technology to art of living.However, to get a clear knowledge about the scope and objective of the E-learning process we are going to discuss about some features of this process.
introductionE-learning (or eLearning) is the use of electronic
media, educational technology and information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. E-learning includes numerous types of media that deliver text, audio, images, animation, and streaming video, and includes technology applications and processes such as audio or video tape, satellite TV, CD-ROM, and computer-based learning, as well as local intranet/extranet and web-based learning. Information and communication systems, whether free-standing or based on either local networks or the Internet in networked learning, underly many e-learning processes.
Evolution of Education Technology
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IMPACT
Internet:Greatest impact
FeaturesCost effectivenessTime savingRich media supportTest engineAccessibility
Educational approachSynchronous Occurs in real-time, with
all participants interacting at the same time.
Eg. face-to-face discussion, online real-time live teacher instruction and feedback, Skype conversations, and chat rooms.
Asynchronous
Self-paced and allows participants to engage in the exchange of ideas or information without the dependency of other participants.
Eg. email, blogs, wikis, and discussion boards, as well as web- supported textbooks.
AdvantagesImproved open access to education, including
access to full degree programs.Improved interactions between students and
instructors.Provision of tools to enable students to
independently solve problems.No age-based restrictions on difficulty level,
i.e. students can go at their own pace.eLearning can accommodate different
learning styles and facilitate learning through a variety of activities .
Disadvantages
Ease of cheating.Bias towards tech-savvy students over non-
technical students.Teachers' lack of knowledge and experience
to manage virtual teacher-student interaction.
Lack of social interaction between teacher and students.
Lack of direct and immediate feedback from teachers.
Technology and InfrastructureInternet
Learning management systems
(Multi-media) software for course development
Virtual libraries
E-learning infrastructure
Smart Class
Technological trends and changes in Education
PAST PRESENT
Analogue > Digital
Manual > Automatic
Discrete > Continuous
Local > Global
Product > Service
Data > Information
General > Customized
2D > 3D
Static > Dynamic
Why E-learning projects fail?
1. Lack of alignment to the organization's needs.
2. Poor communication with stakeholders.3. Improper implementation.4. Inadequate organizational support.5. Insufficient post-implementation support.6. Incorrect choice of design and roll-out
technology.
BIBLIOGRAPHYhttp://www.dso.iastate.edu/asc/academic/elearner/
advantage.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-learning
http://www.smartclass.educomp.com/about.aspx
http://elearningindustry.com/managing-e-learning-projects
http://thejournal.com/Articles/2014/02/03/10-Major-Technology-Trends-in-Education.aspx?
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