E-learning and its importance
E learning has become a part and parcel of each and every person. This article is intended to throw a general awareness about e learning and its importance in our day to day life. Here I have also explained the pros and cons of e learning.
An overview
E learning is a process of learning through modern technology, that enables person to learn anywhere and at any time. All types of electronically supported learning process come under e learning, whether it is network learning or through media. In simple words, it is a process of education through technology. This teaching and learning process can be performed inside the classroom or outside the classroom.
It is basically the computer and network enabled learning process which includes web based learning, computer learning, digital and virtual alliance of educational opportunities where the learning contents are delivered through internet, satellite TV and audio- video recorder etc.
As the people learn in different ways and at different time, you need different methods of learning procedure and for that you have to develop the e learning process to fulfill the needs of the people.Importance of E- learning
E- learning has now knowingly or unknowingly become a part and parcel of today's day to day life. Wherever you go you will be faced with the electronic media. For example, go to the shop or Mall you will be introduced with electronic processes. From the preparation of Cash Memo to debiting your amount for procuring the goods are done by electronic process. If you see one step more, book your air ticket, railway ticket even to your advance booking for your favorite entertainment show are done from your office or home. If you think little more about e-learning, you will see the ample avenues of its applications. Just, start with electronic typing though your computer; explore the possibility of your desired interest in the various fields from business to scientific works you are connected to the broad network. Data recording, preparation, graphics simulation to telemedicine and voyage to each nock and corner of this world are linked with electronic media for effective and efficient output. Therefore, in this today's world we cannot think a single minute without e-learning.
E-learning can be availed at ant point of time according to your need. Implementation of e-learning in different curriculums of schools and colleges has made the community much aware of it.
Earlier, e learning is limited to educational institutions but now its area has broaden and it is one of the option for the companies to give training to their employees. By providing these types of education to their employees they can save millions of money. It also helps to get expert employees in the specific areas. They also offer varieties of services like web designing, creating, student training courses and coaching to increase customers demand.
You can find many websites offering e learning services for their business purposes. Through these websites you will get all the important information's about the companies and their works.
Thus, e learning is not only helpful for students but it also helps business employees do their job at the best.Pros and cons of E- learning
There are many advantages of e learning for students as well as employees. By this process of learning the students can scheduled their study works and can select the learning materials of their interest. Thus they will be able to get the highest level of knowledge from their interested topic. It saves their time to go and come from school along with the travel cost. This learning process allows the learners to learn at their own pace and they can learn by different learning styles which improve their creative power and build self confidence. These computer based courses develop their skill and encourage the students to take the responsibility for the success of their education. It also helps the employees to broaden the knowledge in some specific areas. They can do their works perfectly through computer and internet facility provided by their company. The company offers special training programmes to their employees so that; they can learn more about the advanced technologies and get benefited by them.
Apart from these advantages there are some disadvantages also, like those students having poor study habits will not get satisfactory results because these learners need proper guidance which is not possible through e learning. In this learning procedure the learner, especially the students may feel isolated as they totally miss the social interaction that adversely affects their learning. If the internet connection is slow then the students may get frustrated and stop their learning. Besides these, the most important disadvantage is the lack of instructor or teacher in this process. The instructor is not always available like in traditional schools, which directly affect the learning process, as the student's finds difficulty in searching and implementing the topics.