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... Features Unique to E-Learning 5
3. Advantages and Disadvantages of E-Learning 7
3. ... Advantages of e-Learning to the Trainer/Organization 7
3. ... Types of e-Learning 12
4. ... Synchronous E-Learning 15
4. ... Asynchronous E-Learning 16
5. Standards in E-Learning 17
5. ... Introduction:
The term e-learning may be trendy, but the concept itself has been around for decades. E-Learning is training that takes place through a network, usually over the Internet or a company’s intranet. ... Lately, e-learning has changed to be a tool widely used in both the academic and corporate worlds. With todays e-learning, companies can train salespeople to use a new product, even if offices are in distributed locations. On the academic front, e-learning allows people to take online courses from universities in various subjects. ...
One will find that e-learning is much more flexible than the traditional on-campus university courses as one can study using his/her own computer and the Internet, wherever his/her location. Many online courses allow e-learners to study at their own pace, any place, any time, but within given deadlines. However, some may require e-learners to interact synchronously, that is, in real time, with other colleagues and/or lecturers. Having greater flexibility means e-learners will need to be more motivated, self-disciplined and organized to keep up to date. ... Being responsible for their (e-learners’) own learning means that when they have a question or when a problem arises they should try to resolve it first using the available resources with them, before contacting their lecturer.
The vast movement towards e-learning is clearly motivated by the many benefits it offers. However much e-learning is praised and innovated, computers will never completely eliminate human instructors and other forms of educational delivery. What is important is to know exactly what e-learning advantages exist and when these outweigh the limitations of the medium. ... Features Unique to E-Learning:
Like no other training form, e-learning promises to provide a single experience that accommodates the two distinct learning styles of auditory learners and visual learners. Other unique opportunities created by the advent and development of e-learning are more efficient training of a globally dispersed audience; and reduced publishing and distribution costs as Web-based training becomes a standard.
E-Learning also offers individualized instruction, which printed media cannot provide, and instructor-led courses allow inefficiently and at great cost. In addition to assessing needs, e-learning can target specific needs. And by using learning style tests, e-learning can locate and target individual learning preferences. Also, e-learning is self-paced. ...
In these ways, e-learning is inclusive of a maximum number of participants with a maximum range of learning styles, preferences, and needs.
Collaborative Learning:
All collaborative learning theory emphasizes that human interaction is a vital ingredient to learning. Consideration of this is particularly crucial when designing e-learning, realizing the potential for the medium to isolate learners. With well-delivered distance education, and technology like message boards, chats, e-mail, and tele-conferencing, this potential drawback is reduced. However, e-learning enemies still argue that the magical classroom bond between teacher and student, and among the students themselves, can not be substituted through communications technology. ... Advantages and Disadvantages of E-Learning
3. ... Advantages of e-Learning to the Trainer/Organization:
Some of the most outstanding advantages to the trainer or organization are:
• Reduced overall cost is the single most influential factor in adopting e-learning. ...
• Learning times reduced, an average of 40 to 60 percent, as found by Brandon Hall (Web-based Training Cookbook, 1997, p. ...
• Consistent delivery of content is possible with asynchronous, self-paced e-learning.
• Expert knowledge is communicated, but more importantly captured, with good e-learning and knowledge management systems. ... Advantages to the Learner:
Along with the increased retention, reduced learning time, and other aforementioned benefits to students, particular advantages of e-learning include:
• On-demand availability enables students to complete training conveniently at off-hours or from home.
Approximate Word count = 3232
Approximate Pages = 12.9
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