E-learning stands for electronic learning. This encompasses
the collaboration of technology in the classroom but moreover in education as a
whole. With e-learning an educator is able to deliver part or all of their
lesson via the internet and the student then has access to it anytime and
anywhere as long as they have a reliable internet connection.
It has not been easy trying to incorporate technology into
the learning routines of learners. A number of challenges have risen such as
the following:
- There is a lack of motivation on the part of students due to the fact they need to be have a drive in them that enables them to actually do the work.
- Contrary to popular belief that students need to be tech savvy in order for them to use the interfaces that come with e-learning, students actually just need to know they basics as they can be taught how to use the interfaces. The real work lies with the instructors. The instructors need to make the interfaces simple but meaningful.
With disadvantages and challenges comes benefits. The
following are the benefits:
- It is cost and time effective.
- Students are able to track their progress and work on more exercises by themselves if they need help.
- It is more discreet thus making students more comfortable with regards to interacting with their teachers.
- Teachers are able to teach each student at different paces because they can deal with each students individually.
There have been a lot of discussions when it comes to
e-learning as a whole because learning institutions are slowly moving away from
paper-based learning to electronic learning for a number of reasons. This
transition has brought about blended learning. Blended learning is the
combination of technology and face-to-face teaching. In this way, the teacher
still interacts with the students majority of the time.
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