What is eLearning?
E Learning refers to using any electronic device for example computer to gain knowledge and understanding. eLearning allows mobility, flexibility and new opportunities for learning. Teaching and learning at school will go beyond the classroom and broaden their research beyond the school.
According to Park, (2011) mobile learning is a useful component to teaching students, broadens their research skills and engaging resources.
Below is a short clip on the Advantages of eLearning
Advantages for eLearning.
- Self directed/Self paced
- Efficient
- Flexible
- Consistent interactive and collaborative
- Accessible and convenient
- Less expensive
- Reduces travel time
- Students can study any where
- Successfully complete online or computer-based courses- build self knowledge and self confidence
- Teaches responsibility for their own learning
From my own experiences at university, myself and students rely on eLearning programs and devices to do assessments and gather information. Laptops, desktop computers and interactive whiteboards are just a few resources that are used either by myself or lectures at university. At university we gather important notices and specific information for us to keep up to date with what is happening, for example blackboard and Outlook emails.
Although eLearning is a way of the future and a convenient way to gather information and complete work, it can be expensive for schools to supply the students with particular facilities and it is important that students are not disadvantaged. In saying that it does not mean technology is not available. Public libraries and particular public areas have access to the internet.
Reference List
Park, Y. (2011). Categorizing educational applications of mobile technologies into four types. A pedagogical framework for mobile learning, 12(2), 1-11. Retrieved fromhttp://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/791/1699.
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