Assignment 5

E-LEARNING

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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:

·         More Flexible:  eLearning can be done in short chunks of time that can fit around your daily schedule.

·         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:

·         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/

 sources:

1.      http://www.ehow.com/about_4743220_advantages-disadvantages-elearning.html

2.      http://www.go2web20.net/#tag:e-learning

3.      http://e-teachingweb.blogspot.com/

4.      http://www.talentlms.com/elearning/what_is_elearning

5.  https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140715064821-11282346-indonesia-higher-education-e-learning-management-strategy