Nowadays, the advancing science and technology in the twenty-first century are bringing many benefits to the community, especially through the internet. In the field of E-learning, the internet is very handy. Many people prefer to study at home; the e-learning program allows students to study themselves anywhere in the country to obtain a tertiary education and get an online degree. E-learning will become a trend in the future. Although many people believe that e-learning brings many negative effects to the society, there are actually many positive effects of e-learning.
Firstly, E-learning can help to develop knowledge of the internet and computer skills that will help learners throughout their lives and careers. Students will learn by using the computer; they need to know how to use one—how to open an account, how to sign in on a website. Besides that, they also need to know how to prevent viruses. It is very difficult for who do not use a computer on a frequent basis in order to improve their knowledge of the internet and computing skills. Moreover, E-learning is more convenient way of learning for a student. They will learn many new things from the internet. They will be able to follow up on the trend from the best through the Internet. E-learning is a new style for teenagers to study in this new generation. Haythornthwaite also comments on this, saying that “compared with the traditional, face-to-face classroom learning that centers on instructors dictating content and pedagogy, e-learning is a more learner-friendly alternative, also allowing the role of a teacher to be quite different in an e-learning environment.” (2008)
E-learning is a more effective and convenient way for teaching and learning. Teachers and students wi...
... middle of paper ...
... Friedrich, “e-Learning modules can be easily revised. Activities can be easily added and incorporated. The e-Learning software can also be automatically updated by connecting to the server.”(2009). Besides that, students do not have to carry heavy school bags. So that, students will have a health body shape.
E-learning has many benefits in our country. Students can gain more knowledge in the internet and improve their computing skills. Completing our course online we are already many steps closer to success. Students will have excellent knowledge on Internet research; able being an independent person. E-learning will provided a convenient learning to students and help to promotes environmental friendliness. E-learning has a great influence in our culture; students should manage themselves properly so that e-learning can bring many positive effects to our society.
McGreal R. & Elliott, M. (2004). Technologies of online learning (e-Learning). In T. Anderson. & F. Elloumi (Eds.), Theory and practice of online learning (pp. 115-135). Retrieved February 6, 2011 from http://cde.athabascau.ca/online_book/ch5.html
As new technology starts to be introduced, online classes will start to be provided more. More students will have online assignments where they can have the option to stay home or physically go to school to work on them. This would help schools with the costs of devices, school foods, books, and the actual buildings. The technology we have now in education is close to this ideal situation of future education. However, the students in high school and grades under are required to go to school. The technology is advancing quickly and when people start to involve education with advancing technology, students are going to be prepared for future educations and their knowledge of computer skills and will be prepared for a higher rate of
With the trend of booming growth and popularity of e-learning, universities are required to streamline their activities to create a sustainable e-learning ecosystem. E-learning or electronic learning in simple terms is provision of educati...
In recent years, there has been a huge push towards a new form of learning in all schools, from primary schools to colleges. Interactive learning or E- Learning is a more social method of relaying information in a classroom environment. Passive learning or book learning depends on students paying attention to a teacher or lecturer and being able to memorise information and recall it when needed. Book learning is the method where an educator imparts knowledge to students in a face to face setting, like a classroom. Long gone are the exclusively teacher-centred classrooms or traditional classroom (sjtvu, 2013). Traditional classrooms can be limited in the ability of education. This form of teaching requires teachers to report to a central office for the information on what they are teaching. In this way, teachers and students are learning the same environment. Learning can be hard when students have employment outside the normal school routine. For traditional students, interactive learning can help give an advantage in classroom learning. With the use of computers and software programmes, it helps the both teacher and students with the lesson, accor...
The evolution of technology has been apparent in a society. We have been having a lot of opportunities to use technology in our life; therefore, we might not have days without using technology. Although technology might give people disadvantages, such as physical or mental issues, they are able to avoid having the issues by appropriate the uses of technology. People are able to have various kinds of information with technology; especially, internet helps the user to find a wanted source quickly and easily. Most of people might notice that technology gives the user more advantages than disadvantages. As the advantages of using technology on learning, people are able to share their ideas quickly and easily, to have the abilities of multitasks,
Technology is increasingly related to daily life; making life better and easier. It brings beneficial to human life includes in learning. Technology can act as an efficient teaching tool to make learning becomes more interesting, convenient and effective. Most of us want to know the advantages and disadvantages of e-book in contrast to the printed book, its usefulness and effects on learning. Using technology in learning can help to attract learners and enhance learning. However, it can also distract them from what they supposed to learn to play games or watching video. Use technology properly really could enhance teaching and learning. Learn by doing and interacting with educational technology helps to learn better. Motivation and self esteem increase when using technology in learning.
Physical presence was must & any other sort of learning was questionable. Then came the Computer evolution which actually changed the learning landscape. In simple words, e-learning is a computer based education tool or a type of system that enables to learn at any time anywhere. Nowadays, e-learning is delivered though the internet, although in the past e-learning was delivered using a blend of Computer-based methods like CD-ROM. Technology has advance a lot now,
This is the age of globalization where the world is connected through World Wide Web(WWW).The e-learning initiatives have connected
Some of the advantages of digital learning are providing a flexible way of education from anytime, anywhere and any place where Internet connection and computers is accessible. It is also an affordable way of learning which reduces travelling cost for coming to classrooms. Students can take the exams and quizzes over the web; even they can submit assignments over the Internet. Instructors can provide all the materials online which in turn no cost for paper and printing. Ernst & Young University had 35% cost decrease because of virtual learning (Hall, 2000).
Online education is a booming trend in the education world. It is something different than the traditional classroom. It is allowing student around the world the opportunity to get an education. Online education allows student to have a more proficient and cheaper way of learning. Having multiple ways to give a student an education allows all learning types to find their own way of learning. Education changes lives but it can be difficult for students to get to a classroom to sit through an hour class 4 times a week, this can be for many different reasons. There are many doubts about online education, but this a new world without borders it is a new opportunity for people from all over the world to get an education.
Students nowadays, are so focus on technology and how they can put their hands in technology. As a future teacher I believe that, the best way to capture my student’s attention is by providing them with tools that can motivate them to learn. With the use of technology, I may approach teaching differently by encouraging my students to use on-line resources. Using on-line resources, would be beneficial for the students, because they would be able to explore many on-line resources. The students would be encouraged to use the on-line materials, I as a teacher would encourage them to use. Such as Internet Workshops and WeQuests. As a future teacher I would want to use Internet workshops and WebQuests, because I would want to increase my student’s motivation to
Nowadays, E-learning has become an increasingly popular approach to learning in higher education institutions due to the rapid growth of Internet technology. As we can see, most higher education institutions using e-learning to improve the education of students and enhance their technology skills. E-learning can give us a lot of positive effects, especially students; however, the technological content was twice the decline and needs. Computer technology, especially the development of network technology includes both great conveniences to human activity, life, education and negative influences. So far, if e-learning is considered as the main way of learning, it will generally have the following negative and positive influences. Negative effects will make fall the young generation and the positive effects will grow this young generation.
Technology has had a large impact on the field of education. The proliferation of multimedia resources and limitless amounts of information available through the Internet has fundamentally affected the learning process. Students no longer search through cards and stacks for magazine articles; almost everything is at the click of a finger. Multimedia resources are increasingly utilized in the classroom to help instruct students. Some professors are making conscious efforts to use new technology, so as to introduce and familiarize their students with it. The significance of technology in education is now being elevated to a new plateau. Education through the Internet, the great equalizer, may make it more widely distributed through the phenomenon of online courses. It is the thesis of this paper that online courses are not an effective means to educate traditional undergraduate college aged students (people from 18-22 years old).
There are many advantages to online learning, it affects the way people can learn. According to “Effects of Technology on Classrooms and Students”, “students have a greater willingness to write or work on computational skills”. “They say student like the immediate results of having online learning.” Another advantage is that students can learn at their own pace. With learning at their own pace they will be able to actually know the information well. If, they are in a regular classroom setting they may no...
Beside that“… [that] some U.S. states are now requiring young people to take a least one online course during their schooling” (Loertscher, Koechlin 50). The term of the online learning, it is demonstrated through some software have been provided by private cooperation to schools. These software such as Blackboard, Webex. Litmos, and others. Therefore, the online learning has become more available and reliable because of the technology development in the 21st century inspire of technology. When it comes to the online learning been provided by the schools and other educational institutes some argued that, it will reduce the education cost, saves time, and provide more quality of the learning, but other said it will not make any differences and lower the quality of