e-Learning
The delivery of formal and informal learning and training activities, processes, communities and events via the help of all electronic media like Internet, intranet, extranet, CD-ROM, video tape, DVD, TV, cell phones, personal organizers, etc...
How It Works: http://www.howstuffworks.com/elearning1.htm
How It Works: http://www.howstuffworks.com/elearning1.htm
Advantage and Disadvantage of e-Learning
Advantage
Disadvantage
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- Distance learning does not require commuting. This saves you money and time that you would otherwise spend on travel back and forth to school. You can schedule learning around other aspects of your personal and professional life.
- Live anywhere, study from anywhere while pursuing the education of your choice. You don't have to live in the same city or the same country to attend the learning institution of your choice. You can study wherever you have access to a computer and Internet connection.
- Gain extra knowledge. You can transfer the computer and Internet skills that you'll gain in the process of your distance learning experience to other facets of your life.
- Self-paced learning. For slow and quick learners. This reduces stress and increases satisfaction.
- Accessibility. Online classes address physical accessibility issues that some people with limited mobility encounter when taking traditional classes. You don't have to worry about gaining access to a classroom or sitting on uncomfortable desks. Instead, you can use your comfortable furniture in your home while enjoying free movement and a chance to further your education.
Disadvantage
- Costly and complex technology. Despite the many opportunities of distance education, there are inevitable accompanying costs. Live video communication for example, requires careful planning of the equipment and facilities. For online learning, you must own a computer (with access to the Internet). This required technology is not always available. Some learners may also be afraid (technophobic) of technology.
- Advance planning. Both the instructors and students involved in distance learning may need to make sacrifices at times to get things done in time.
- Distance learning does not offer immediate feedback. In a traditional classroom setting, a student's performance can be immediately assessed through questions and informal testing. With distance learning, a student has to wait for feedback until the instructor has reviewed their work and responded to it.
- Distance learning does not give students the opportunity to work on oral communication skills. Students in distance learning courses do not get the practice of verbal interaction with professors and other students.
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Who Is Using e-Learning?
Universities are at the forefront, and many now offer degree programs to students who will never need to set foot on campus. Queen's University, for example, offers a highly-regarded MBA program through e-learning. Many businesses and governments worldwide are beginning to implement e-learning for employee and management training.
Top Distance Learning Universities
Top Distance Learning Universities
More Information
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http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/elearning/default.aspx
http://media.palmbeachstate.edu/podcasts/blackboard/learn/faculty_resources.htm
http://www.about-elearning.com/e-learning-resources.html
http://www.elearninglearning.com/
http://www.e-learningcenter.com/e-learning.htm
https://business.microsoftelearning.com/