Elearning Guide

Elearning Guide

ELearning would be best described as an advance computer- based learning tool capturing the updated multimedia and networked technologies. eLearning works on similar parameters of ALT (Advanced Learning Technology). Estimated statistics say, "the net worth of eLearning is more than 38 billion euros worldwide, 20% of the market share here is awarded to the European union," primary sectors of eLearning being content, services, technologies, consulting and support functions.

Some of the most common eLearning technologies are e- portfolios, screencasts, PDA's, electronic performance support system, hypermedia, collaborative software, multi media CD- ROM's, blogs, wikipedia, emails, computer based assessments, electronic voting systems, virtual classrooms, educational animation, games and many more. ELearning could use either the individual technologies as mentioned above or use a good combination of some. Key feature of eLearning is its ability to enhance distance learning and can also be combined with classroom teaching which is termed as blended learning. Most of the institutions providing higher education target blended learning method. A good mix of virtual learning environment (VLE) along with management information system (MIS) provides an excellent platform for distance learning.

Most of the eLearning programs offer online certificate courses and online degrees in the field of your choice. Most of the higher learning centers are deemed with virtual classrooms which provide the state- of - art learning facilities to the candidates.

Advantages of eLearning can be summarized as listed below:

• Convenience is a mouse click away. it offers utmost convenience and flexibility. So you can learn while at home doing your household chores. The various commitments in your life are not interfered with.
  
  
• Excellent learning opportunity for individuals seeking higher education but may not be able to move out of their respective homes for some obvious reasons.
  
  
• Makes life easier for the physically challenged folks who have the drive to pursue their desired field of education.
  
  
• Transportation costs are saved as you are not required to travel long distances to attend lectures in the university.
  
  
• As discussed earlier, it gives you the benefit of virtual classrooms.
  
  
• Provides you more information in collaboration with the latest technologies as compared to that in the face - to - face teaching method. MP3's, audio- visual lectures, and live video recordings of classroom lectures will ensure that you don't compromise when it comes to education.

E-learning provides a very effective and easy method of education as compared to the standard classroom education.