How E-learning Can Enhance Education

What is e-learning Convergence of Internet and learning on all levels Groups together education, training and structured information Covers wide set of applications and processes, e.g. CBE, WBE, etc...

How E-learning Can Affect Education: Student’s Perspective Learner controlled Control over learning process Increase in retention rate Self paced Students learn at their own timetable Focus on learner rather than instructor Uniformity of content Reduces possibility of misinterpretations

How E-learning Can Affect Education: Student’s Perspective (Contd.) Customizable content Courses developed based on individuals weaknesses and strengths Content updated quickly Important as knowledge changes frequently Anywhere, anytime, anyone 24/7 concept Information availability upon need

How E-learning Can Affect Education: Student’s Perspective (Contd.) Substantial cost saving Eliminates the expense and inconvenience of getting students and instructors in a place Improved collaboration More concentration on a topic because of small class size Students with disabilities Transportation barriers are eliminated Promotes equality among learning, reducing discrimination

How E-learning Can Affect Education: Teacher’s Perspective Instructors can develop materials using resources on www. They can communicate in a more engaging fashion – video, audio, virtual reality... Convenient to access any time, any place. Reduces time to prepare materials. Reduces travel and accommodation costs associated with training programs.

Practical Examples West Virginia: turning the campus into a computer lab E-learning: the medical model Co-authors in cyberspace

Conclusion Though in its earliest phase, holds extraordinary potential Enables education to occur in remote places at any time Promises strengthening the bond that connects students, instructors, academic communities and resources to support learning.