E-Learning

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E-learning or electronic leaning is a computer based educational tool or system that enables you to learn anywhere and at any time. E-learning offers the ability to share material in all kinds of formats such as videos, slideshows, word documents and PDFs. The purpose of e-learning is to allow people to learn for personal accomplishment or to earn a professional degree, without physically attending a traditional university or academic setting.

There are a number of types of e-learning that depend on the amount of physical interaction. Entirely online e-learning occurs without any face-to face interaction. Course work and materials are distributed electronically through email, websites, online forums and/or CDs or DVD-ROMs. Combined learning uses a combination of Internet-directed instruction, as well as face-to-face interaction. Most traditional colleges and universities use combined learning as students learn in physical classrooms, with instruction augmented by online lessons. For those learning for personal accomplishment, e-learning can also use a combination of e-learning types, as they can be entirely self-directed, or they can use the assistance of an expert in their selected field. 

The advantages of e-learning:

  *More Flexible – eLearning can be done in short chunks of time that can fit around your daily  schedule. 

    *No Travel– As just mentioned, eLearning can be done wherever you have a device capable of doing  so. 

    * Lower cost – As you aren’t using a trainer’s time or any room or equipment, eLearning tends to be  the much cheaper option. 

    *Technological Possibilities – eLearning is fast becoming a more and more popular method and with  it, so has the investment into how to improve it further.

The disadvantages of e-learning:

    *Lack of Control– Learners with low motivation tend to fall behind when using eLearning as there are  no set times to be doing it and they are responsible for the organization themselves.

   *Learning Approach – It doesn’t appeal to all learning styles so some learners will not enjoy the  experience – especially strong activists and pragmatists.

   *Technology Issues – With heavy reliance on computers that eLearning brings, comes the potential  risks that comes with it, such as Poor internet connection and unavoidable general random faults.

     *Computer Competency – Some employees might not be too comfortable using computers, especially if their jobs don’t require them to.  

Those are taken from:

1.  http://www.talentlms.com/elearning/

2.  http://www.ehow.com/about_4788168_what-purpose-elearning.html

3 . http://www.ehow.com/about_4788168_what-purpose-elearning.html

That is all about the e-learning. Actually, there is no something perfect in this world, but if we utilizing the technology wisely, we may get the benefit of it. Last, I recommend you to visit the link below to see some addresses of the e-learning applications and tools. http://www.go2web20.net/#tag:e-learning. Thank you.