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- 1. CSI COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, PARASSALA Thiruvananthapuram-695502 (Minority Institution, Affiliated to University of Kerala, Recognized by NCTE and Accredited by NAAC with B’ Grade) RECORD OF ONLINE ASSIGNMENT EDU 03: EDUCATIONALTECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATION IN EDUCATION Topic: WEB BASED LEARNING SEMESTER 1 2019-2021 Name of the Student Teacher : SEENA J S Optional Subject : SOCIAL SCIENCE Register Number : ……………………… Certified to be the bonafide work of the student teacher Ms…SEENA J S…., Register Number:………………, of the batch 2019-21. Member of the faculty Principal Place:
- 2. INTRODUCTION Much of the literature on web based learning shows that one of the main barriers to the effective use of teaching materials is the technology (for example ,poor access,slow downloading) rather than the design of the learning materials themselves .Some of these issues are discussed later in the article ,but it is vital that teachers take on expert help with technical issues in the planning ,design ,and delivery of web based learning programmes.Through programming and the use of “plug –ins” (programs that can be downloaded from the internet ), designers can produce interactive course materials containing online activities (such as self assessments ) , animations ,and simulations .These can improve learning and are often more enjoyable and meaningful for learners.
- 3. CONTENT Web based learning many of us use the internet or the “Web” (world wide web) as a source of information . In a medical education ,the web is increasingly used both as a learning tool to support formal programmes and as a means of delivering online learning programmes. Web based learning is often called online learning or e –learning because it includes online course content .Discussion forums via e –mail, videoconferencing, and live lectures (videostreaming) are all possible through the web . Web based course may also provide static pages such as printed course materials. One of the values of using the web to access course materials is that web pages may contain hyperlink to other parts of
- 4. the web ,thus enabling access to a vast amount of web based information. Features of Web Based Learning Flexiblity and time Learning and understanding Cross platform and varied software Cost Accessiblity and equal opportunity for all ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF WEB BASED LEARNING Advantages Ability to link resources in many different formats.
- 5. Can be an efficient way of delivering course materials . Can encourage more independent and active learning. Disadvantages 1. Accessto appropriate computer equipment can be a problem for students. 2. The necessary infrastructure must be available and affordable. 3. Students can feel isolated. CONCLUSION Web based learning is often called online learning or e-mail learning because it includes online
- 6. course content .Discussion forums via e-mail ,videoconferencing ,and live lectures are all possible through the web. REFERENCES 1.edutech Wiki.unige.ch 2.www.wikipedia.org *********************