What is E-Learning:
E-learning or electronic learning is the modified and modern way of learning which is prevailing around the globe very quickly. Not only the young students but also the training done in the corporate sectors, distance education program and online tutorials and certifications are using this mode of teaching. The process of e-learning involves the use of multimedia, web-based study material, and digital collaboration. Also known as the computer-based learning or Internet-based learning, the content is delivered via the web, satellite TV, audio, video or CD-ROM and a virtual classroom is created for the students.
How do we define E-Learning?
It is straightforward to understand the e-learning concept. It can be referred as the degree, or educational program delivered entirely online via the electronic technologies. It can be defined as the “remote mean of study on the Internet.” The students do not have to sit in the within the four walls of their school physically. They can remain in their home or a place with Internet connectivity for the required session of time and learn valuable things just as they will learn in the school. Their online session can be anywhere as long as it had web and supported the device. Another important aspect about e-learning is that the students can download the curriculum via LMS Portal of LPS training services and then study whenever we like. Thus it is a convenient and readily available source of education.
Value of e-learning:
E-learning is about “your schedule, your pace, and your place.”
Now that we have understood the meaning of e-learning, now let us focus on some of the positive points of e-learning. Below we are putting light on some of the significant benefits of e-learning LMS:
- An education system that can be accessed at any time and from anywhere
Yes, with the help of e-learning platform at LPS training services, the students can get in touch with the course at any time and from anywhere. With the aid of Internet connection and device compatibility, the student can get access to the course and learn without worrying about time and place variables.
- Compatibility with multiple e-devices
For a successful e-learning project, it is important that the e-learning platform can be accessed by different devices. This is what LMS of LPS training services working on these days. Today, a student can get access to their courses on computer, mobile and tablets without any problem. Even the interface is made user-friendly for every device so that it is easy for the student to study.
- Available globally
E-learning is web-based learning, and thus anyone who is connected to the Internet can get access to the learning platform. A student staying in Asia can get in touch with the teacher or professional from America via LMS service. The global availability of education has made e-learning as one of the best learning systems in human history.
- Can be synchronous or asynchronous
Although traditionally, e-learning was not time bounded, It was completely asynchronous, and students can get access anytime to the course. However, today it is synchronous as well. Online Sessions, live seminars and so on are some of the ways that have made students time bound the attend the class. In some respects it is good. However, it is less flexible. However, the best part is that even though you are time-bound, download links for the lecture are always provided that was missed by the students at that time instant.
- The Course can be improved with the time.
Yes, the best thing about e-learning is that with the help of student feedback and the problems that they are facing, one can alter the content of the course and improve its quality. Every time students access the course, consist of and quality content will be there for the students.
- Reduced cost
Unlike the traditional education system, a student does not need to pay for the handbooks as everything is available online. All they need to pay is for the course and the Internet. The fees of the course are quite low as compared to the fees of the traditional course. In the one-month fees that are collected by the schools, these are a possibility that the student can get the complete certification in hand.
- More efficient
Yes, unlike the schools, where only a group of students will get the education, with e-learning, even a person staying at home can get access to the course. A course can be available to thousands of students without a problem. Thus it is an efficient way of learning.
Sharing E-learning:
The two ways of sharing the e-learning have been stated below:
- Formal Distribution: Formal distribution is the well managed and structured way of e-learning. It can be considered as the “full-scale learning management system” in which the professionals or a group of professionals creates a formal curriculum and then at a low cost provide it to the students via different LMS (learning management system) available online. At LPS training services, the content is developed according to a proper structure and instructions. The people involved in the creation of the content are highly educated and complete professionals. It is used in the schools, by the different companies to train their employees and distance education programs.
- Informal Distribution: In informal distribution, the knowledge is shared among two people. It can either be between the teachers or between the teacher and the student or even between two students. The content is created by any student or the teacher and posted online. The core idea of informal distribution is “It does not matter who is providing the information as long as it is beneficial for the studies, anyone can access it for free.” It can be both “created and consumed” unlike the formal distribution.
Important terms in E-learning:
When it comes to e-learning, we notice some of the important and basic terminologies like the web seminars, streaming media, multimedia, WBT (web-based training) social media learning, self-paced learning, courseware, blended learning, CMS, API, synchronous learning, asynchronous learning, and so on. These terms were quite easy to understand and play a vital role in e-learning.
What makes an e-learning project successful?
Any e-learning project aims to provide education to the students. Thus, it is important that it can be easily understood and cover every part that must be taught to the students. Here are the two things that the LMS portal of LPS training services is focusing at for a successful e-learning project:
- The choice of right application or right platform for LMS: An application compatible with every type of e-device, a user-friendly and interactive design for the students and a powerful tool with less technical issues is what makes an e-learning project successful. The production team must see the focus on making a superior professional product.
- The curriculum design: The way the study material is presented to the students and the way it is improving the skills of the students is mattered the most. The flow of the course along with the feedback of the students must be taken into consideration. The design should be able to answer every query of the students depending on it for their learning.
These two aspects play a vital role in improving the e-learning project and making it successful.
Bottom Line:
In a nutshell, e-learning is one of the modernized LMS that is used globally by the uncountable number of students. With the help of LMS provided by LPS training services, a student can learn anything and at any time without any reason to go to school. No doubt that books and traditional education system have its own importance, however, E-learning is being seen as the future of modern education system.
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