E-Learning and traditional classroom learning are the styles of learning. Many conversation is going on this topic that which is the best learning styles? or which of the learning should be eliminate? As nothing is perfect, learning styles also has its pros and cons.
Internet learning is also known as E-Learning. It can be accessed any-time, anywhere in this world. According to Dr. Allison Rossett, she said; “The delivery of learning, training or education program by electronic means. E-Learning involves the use of a computer and electronic device to provide training, education or learning material” Rossett consider that e-Learning gives us three things: Knowledge, Performance support and Learning. Knowledge is about working information available on demand like if question arises, students can ask to their instructor immediately and listen to answer of the instructor and students can also participates in the online studies or suggest their information in blogs or Wikipedia. According to her, Performance support is a helper, it delivers information, processes and give their comment on the questions. Dr. Rossett considers Learning as compelling, vivid, and authentic.
According to the University of Mumbai, the arrival of Information Communication Technology (ICT) had changed the whole world, and it is also an ongoing process to improve the world. The new ICT revolution has authorized academic institutions to provide more open and stretchy learning environment for students. The Internet is the most transformative technology in past for reshaping business, media, entertainment, and the society in many varied ways. Computer based learning and teaching is highly increasing in education. The mixture of new informative technologies su...
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...; the eLearning course is also available for other students. It supports the organization by improving training costs and decreasing material costs. E-learning supports learning organization and online community like ongoing access to the resource and also motivate to share via internet.
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An e-Learning environment will provide a framework and a set of tools, however, by themselves they are not more likely to facilitate your teaching and the students' learning than the filing cabinet in which you keep your lecture notes.
Workplace learning refers to learning or training undertaken in the workplace (Craig 1996). The field of workplace learning is also known as Training and Development, Human Resource Development, Corporate Training and Work and Learning (Craig, 1996; Piskurich at al., 2000; Driscoll et al., 2005; Smith et al., 2006). The traditional context of learning is experiencing a radical change. Teaching and learning are no longer restricted to classrooms (Wang, Wang, & Shee, 2007). The term e-learning refers to the use of electronic devices for learning, including the delivery of content via electronic media such as Internet, audio or video, interactive TV, etcetera. For the purpose of this study, we define “e-learning” as teaching and learning that
When I was fired from my job in February, 2015, it was then that I decided to go to college. I never thought I could, that I would be able to pass my classes, especially college algebra. Being my first semester I thought it would be for the best that I take traditional college classes on campus. I’m sure, throughout the duration of my degree, I will at some point take an online class or two. Because NPC is a 2 year school, most everyone will have to take a few online courses. 91% of all 2 year colleges offer online courses. In comparison, online and traditional courses both have similarities and differences in flexibility, discipline, and social interaction.
With the trend of booming growth and popularity of e-learning, universities are required to streamline their activities to create a sustainable e-learning ecosystem. E-learning or electronic learning in simple terms is provision of educati...
Introduction The internet has helped students, of all ages, have easier access to information, expand ways of learning, and it has helped the amount of online graduates increase dramatically. Internet has brought education and learning to a whole new level. Access To Information Everyday students are complaining about how they don't want to carry all their books around, how they are heavy, and just downright annoying. Just one computer can contain all that information in those books and weigh less than half of them, thanks to the internet.
McGreal R. & Elliott, M. (2004). Technologies of online learning (e-Learning). In T. Anderson. & F. Elloumi (Eds.), Theory and practice of online learning (pp. 115-135). Retrieved February 6, 2011 from http://cde.athabascau.ca/online_book/ch5.html
... conducive for e-learning. Additionally, the internet has a rich database of information required for learning.
Using technology in education for the purpose of better understanding is a positive step taken by most of the schools, colleges and universities all around the world. Technology can play vital role in improving education systems. You can see electronic gadgets and computers being used in schools, colleges and universities. Audio visual tools are developed to teach complex topics to students in fun way. Faiza Abdur Rab, in her articles ‘Recreational Activities vs. Studies’ said that the lifestyle and education had become more competitive as science and technology is progressing (Rab, 2009). This advancement had brought many noticeable changes in methods and approach of learning and education. This progress is making people of the developing countries to meet the challenges of world. This is also helpful in improving the style and standards of living.
When students are deciding on where to go to college at they have the option of choosing between online classes and the traditional classroom classes. Today some students are finding it much easier to maintain a job, family and start a college career all by taking online classes. Although some students still prefer to stick with the traditional classroom classes, they still have the option to take online classes. Both online and the traditional classes will provide the educational requirements needed to obtain a college degree and opportunities in the work field.
Learning style offers useful visions into the quality of learning. It shows that learning is constant and eternal. It determines that the importance of thinking and comprehension. It is a useful way in identifying problems in the learning process. learners are not the negative beneficiaries but want to actively research and test the surroundings.
ICT's vital role cannot be ignored in increasing attainment to education as well as preparing better quality education (Gutterman et al, 2009). Education has not been untouched by the pervasive impact of information and communication technology. No doubt that ICT has influenced the quantity and quality of teaching, learning, and research. ICT, in concrete terms can improve teaching and learning via its engaging and interactive content; and it can prepare real opportunities for individualized teaching. ICT has the potential to speed up, enhance, and deepen skills. It motivates and engages students in learning. It also helps to connect school experiences to practices and to develop economic viability for future
Some of the advantages of digital learning are providing a flexible way of education from anytime, anywhere and any place where Internet connection and computers is accessible. It is also an affordable way of learning which reduces travelling cost for coming to classrooms. Students can take the exams and quizzes over the web; even they can submit assignments over the Internet. Instructors can provide all the materials online which in turn no cost for paper and printing. Ernst & Young University had 35% cost decrease because of virtual learning (Hall, 2000).
The implementation of online learning in many universities has proven to be a successful method of course delivery (Regan, Evmenova, Baker, Jerome, Spencer, Lawson, & Werner, 2012). Dickson-Dean, Galyen, and Moore (2011) proposed that online learning can promote successful learning opportunities for students as well as rewarding benefits for all educational stakeholders. Factors that contribute to the success of online learning include, but are not limited to, flexibility and accessibility, cost reduction, increased retention, and varied learning opportunities (Neely & Tucker, 2010). Online learning and associated technology is becoming increasingly adaptable and can be used to meet the educational needs of all students while providing opportunities for differentiated instruction (Krishnakumar & Kumar, 2011). Online learning provides both students and instructors with opportun...
Today, it is so clear to see many significant changes in the education around the world because of computer. Almost all schools and universities have become involved with computer’s system to provide an appropriate environment for students to study or prepare for classes. For example, Oklahoma State University provides a crucial program called Desire to Learn (D2L) which is an online website made for teachers to post assignments, grades, and other notes related to the courses. And this program is so helpful because it gives students a nice chance to study from home, participate on announced events, or even avoid students from getting in trouble such as receiving email when weather conditions are not good to attend classes. Moreover, in the past students and researchers used to face difficulties to get information and data related to subject. However, nowadays computer makes it easier because of the gigantic data and information that computer has. Computer has a revolutionary influence in enhancing our education.
Beside that“… [that] some U.S. states are now requiring young people to take a least one online course during their schooling” (Loertscher, Koechlin 50). The term of the online learning, it is demonstrated through some software have been provided by private cooperation to schools. These software such as Blackboard, Webex. Litmos, and others. Therefore, the online learning has become more available and reliable because of the technology development in the 21st century inspire of technology. When it comes to the online learning been provided by the schools and other educational institutes some argued that, it will reduce the education cost, saves time, and provide more quality of the learning, but other said it will not make any differences and lower the quality of