E-LEARNING
In the global era, as now, agree or
not, willingly or unwillingly, have to do with technology, especially
information technology. This is because these technologies have affected our
lives everyday.
What is e-learning?
E-learning (also called electronic
learning) is any type of learning that takes place through or with a computer.
E-learning is primarily facilitated through the Internet but can also be
accomplished with CD-ROMs and DVDs, streaming audio or video and other media.
The purpose of e-learning
The purpose of e-learning is to allow
people to learn for personal accomplishment or to earn a professional degree,
without physically attending a traditional university or academic setting.
E-learning can be applied for all levels of schooling from grade school to
graduate degrees, and is versatile enough to accommodate all learning styles.
The advantage of eLearning training includes:
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More Flexible: eLearning can be done in short chunks of time that can fit around your daily
schedule.
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Mobile: As
eLearning can be done on laptops, tablets and phones – it is a very mobile
method. Learning can be done on the train, on a plane or any other time that
could normally be wasted
·
No Travel: As
just mentioned, eLearning can be done wherever you have a device capable of
doing so
·
Lower cost: As you aren’t using a
trainer’s time or any room or equipment, eLearning tends to be the much cheaper
option
·
Tailor it to you:
eLearning courses aren’t confined to be fixed to try and suit the needs of the
majority
·
Technological Possibilities: eLearning
is fast becoming a more and more popular method and with it, so has the
investment into how to improve it further
·
Global: With very few
restrictions companies can be confident that their staff can receive the same
content regardless of their location, and in many cases, their nationality
The disadvantagae of eLearning training includes:
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Lack of Control: Learners
with low motivation tend to fall behind when using eLearning as there are no
set times to be doing it and they are responsible for the organization
themselves
·
Learning Approach: It doesn’t appeal to all learning styles so some learners
will not enjoy the experience – especially strong activists and pragmatists
·
Isolated: A lot of questions are a lot easily answered when face to
face with someone when you can guarantee an instant answer
·
Technology Issues: With
heavy reliance on computers that eLearning brings, comes the potential risks
that comes with it
·
Computer Competency: Some
employees might not be too comfortable using computers, especially if their
jobs don’t require them to.
Example
of Online tools and applications:
http://www.go2web20.net/
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