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Learning
is acquiring information from various sources and using it
to solve problems, answer questions and even for day to day
dealing. Mans journey through life is a tough one and he has
to continuously acquire new skills and knowledge to lead a
happy and successful life. |
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oral tradition to classrooms the mediums of teaching and learning
have changed. The advent of the internet revolutionalised
the methods of teaching. From asynchronous pageturners to
virtual classrooms that blended all the mediums of teaching
made it possible for all of us to bring learning to every
ones fingertips. Thus supporting the continuous and dynamic
process of learning process that involves the senses, the
mind and uses the surrounding and different media to achieve
skills and acquire knowledge. |
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So lets learn how
e-learning different from traditional learning? |
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Learning we
know is a dynamic process that involves the senses, the
mind and uses the surrounding and different media to achieve
skills and acquire knowledge. |
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E-
learning follows the same the theories and principals
of learning that traditional learning follows. The ‘e’
here stands for electronic and denotes the electronic
delivery of the learning message. Thus instruction that
is delivered electronically is referred to as e-learning. |
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E-learning
uses the internet or an intranet and CD-ROM or DVD to
deliver the learning experience. These media support
multi-media presentations meaning content that uses
visual, auditory as well as combination of various media
elements. |
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This type of
instruction is characterised by: |
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Objective driven content |
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Instructional methods |
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Various Media elements |
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Interactivity |
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Measurement of Goal Achievement. |
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Instructor
led training has been prevalent since ancient times. The popularity
of multimedia in the 1980s and then the advent of the Internet
in the early 1990s gave an impetus to e-learning. Since then
to date e-learning has come a long way from static page turners
to interactive self-paced courses, dynamic virtual classrooms,
real time seminars and supporting blended learning. |
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Today
more and more education providers are adopting e-learning
to deliver learning in Rural areas. This has made it possible
for children to learn even while away from the class room.
This is also helping individuals who are not comfortable to
learn in a class room. |
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Why
e-learning? |
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Because: |
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Supports
multiple learning styles |
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Self-paced
learning and allows students to study at a speed comfortable
to them. |
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Self-directed learning is self-directed, so students can choose
content and tools of their interests, needs, and skill levels |
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The learner is the focal point and the courses designs are
learner centred |
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Geographical locations do not matter |
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24/7 accessibility allows people to study on schedules convenient
to them |
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Learning happens when needed |
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Cost and time on travel can be reduced or eliminated |
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Fees and other student costs are reduced |
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Fosters greater student interaction and collaboration |
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Fosters greater student/instructor contact |
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Uses established pedagogical principles |
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What’s
in It for YOU? |
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There are
many reasons for the student to take up online learning. |
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Some of them are:
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E-learning
Courses are accessible at your convenient time. |
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Physical
attendance is not a must. |
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Learning
is self-paced |
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You can
study anywhere, anytime |
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Course
materials are available online or can be download for reading
later |
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You can
choose from a wide range of courses and subjects |
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You can pick courses to enrich
yourself professionally or to continue studying as you work |
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E-learning
is student-centred |
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You can
choose from instructor-led or self-study courses |
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You can
concentrate on topics of your interest |
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Use the
tools that suit your learning styles |
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E-learning
eases collaboration with your classmates as well as your instructors. |
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The class
you study in can have students from all over the world. |
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E-learning
makes pursuing your goals and achieving them possible as they
are convenient, reduce cost, provide a large range of courses
to select from, provides flexibility, fosters higher retention,
allows greater Collaboration and brings the best of global
opportunities to your finger tips.
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Our
e-learning Philosophy |
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Our
e-learning philosophy is simple but pertinent. We promise
interesting learning to empower individuals from all walks
of life to better their lifestyles. The courses are developed
to motivate you by creating world class customised content
to fulfil your needs. |
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Our courses
promise: |
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Good course
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Intense
practice through assignments |
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Personal
attention |
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Self-paced
Learning |
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Professional
trainers |
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We believe
in providing complete learning solutions by supporting our
computer based courses with counselling and classroom sessions |
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