An Innovative Teaching Strategy

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WHAT IS E-LEARNIG?

E-learning is electronic

learning, and typically this

means using a computer to

deliver part, or all of a course

whether it's in a school, part

of your mandatory business

training or a full distance

learning course.

DEFINITION ``E-learning is technology based

learning in which learning materials

are delivered electronically to remote

learners via computer network, to

access educational curriculum

outside of a traditional classroom’’.

What does the ‘e’ in ‘e-learning’ represent?

Here, ‘e’ used to represent

‘electronic’ but nowadays

it merely signifies the use

of technology. In some

circles within the

education sector, some

refer to the ‘e’ as

‘enhanced’.

BENEFITS OF E-LEARNING E-learning supports:

•The ability to provide distance learning.

•A blended learning/teaching approach.

•The use of technology to support a wide

range of educational activity.

USES OF E-LEARNING

E-learning provides many

opportunities including large scale

online delivery of modules and

courses. E-learning include

engaging the learners to use the web

as:

•A source of research material to

support study

•A platform for discussion

•A resource for finding and using

other people’s educational

materials.

Values of E-learning

E-learning offers a lot of value compared to more

traditional training options, like facilitated sessions

or lectures. Let us point out some important values

of E-learning;

•E-learning can be either an asynchronous or

synchronous activity.

•It has a global reach.

•E-learning spans multiple devices/mobile.

•It is just-in-time/needs-based. •E-learning reduces costs.

•It reduces time.

Advantages: Traditional Classroom

Learning v/s E-learning.

Disadvantages: Traditional Classroom Learning v/s E-learning.