Electronic learning
- 1. ELECTRONIC LEARNING Department of I.T. West Guwahati Commerce College Boripara, Maligaon, Guwahati – 12
- 2. Intr oduction Electronic learning or e learning is a general term used to refer to computer enhanced learning. It is used interchangeable in so many contests that it is critical to be clear what one mean when one speaks of “e – learning”. In many respects, it is commonly associated with the field of advanced learning Technologic (ALT). which deals with both the technologies and associated methodologies in learning using networked and/or multimedia technologies.
- 3. Growth of e – learning By 2006, nearly 3.5 million students were Participating in on – time learning at institutions of higher education in the united states. Many higher education, institutions, now offer on line classes for – profit. By contrast, only about half of private, non – profit schools offer them. Now online education is rapidly increasing. Technology Along with the terms learning Technology and Educational Technology, the term is generally used to refer to the use of technology in learning – in much broader sense than terms online learning or online Education mean which generally refer to purely web – based learning. Services E – learning services have evolved since computers were first used in education.
- 4. Goals of e – learning E – learning lessons are generally designed to guide students through information or to help. Students perform in specific tasks. Computer based learning – Computer based learning, sometimes abbreviated to CBL, refers to the use of computers as a key component of the educational environment. Computer based training – Computer based training (CBT) services are where a student learns by executing special training programs on a computer relating to their occupation. CBT is especially effective for training people to use computer applications because the CBT program can be integrated with the application go that students can practice using the application as they learn. Web – based training (WBT) is a type of training that is similar to CBT, however, it is delivered over the Internet using a web browser.
- 5. COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES USED IN E-LEARNING Communication technologies are generally categorized as asynchronous or synchronous. Asynchronous activities use technologies such as blogs, wikis and discussion boards. The idea her is that participants may engage in the exchange of ideals or information without the dependency of other participants’ involvement at the same time. E – learning can also refer to educational web sites such as those offering learning scenarios, worksheets and interactive exercises for children. The term is also used extensively in the business sector where it generally refers to cost effective online training.