Introduction to Online Learning 

Why must Choosing E-Learning?

It's cost effective and saves time:

By reducing the time taken away from any work, removing travel costs and doing away with printed materials, online learning helps you to save money and increase workplace productivity. 

Learning 24/7, anywhere:

Many face to face courses only operate within normal office hours. By allowing user to complete the course when and where they like user can make sure disruptions on any busy working schedule are minimized. This also means that user will be happier because they don't need to travel to specific learning venue, and if they have important work to catch up, the exact time of learning can be done outside of the learning time.

It makes tracking of course progress a breeze:

Perhaps the most important aspect of using computers for learning is that with a well implemented and support from Learning Management System (LMS) makes it easy to track and prove progress for students and learners.

It's discreet:

Not everybody feels comfortable learning in a large group, especially if they find something hard to understand that students have no problem with. E-learning allows each individual to tackle the subject at their own pace, with interactive tasks being set in place to ensure a thorough understanding throughout each module.

What is E-learning?

Quite simply, e-learning is electronic learning, and typically this means using a computer to deliver part, or all of a course whether it's in a school, part of your mandatory business training or a full distance learning course.

In the early days it received a bad press, as many people thought bringing computers into the classroom would remove that human element that some learners need, but as time has progressed technology has developed, and now we embrace smartphones and tablets in the classroom and office, as well as using a wealth of interactive designs that makes distance learning not only engaging for the users, but valuable as a lesson delivery medium.

E-Learning Practice

  • Applying psychological principles to instructional tasks and situations involving Web/Internet technologies
  • Understanding the most recent technological developments and how they impact teaching and learning
  • Designing and implementing learning environments and experiences to be as effective/efficient as possible

Use of Technology in Teaching and Learning

Technology ushers in fundamental structural changes that can be integral to achieving significant improvements in productivity. Used to support both teaching and learning, technology infuses classrooms with digital learning tools, such as computers and hand held devices; expands course offerings, experiences, and learning materials; supports learning 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; builds 21st century skills; increases student engagement and motivation; and accelerates learning. Technology also has the power to transform teaching by ushering in a new model of connected teaching. This model links teachers to their students and to professional content, resources, and systems to help them improve their own instruction and personalize learning.

Online learning opportunities and the use of open educational resources and other technologies can increase educational productivity by accelerating the rate of learning; reducing costs associated with instructional materials or program delivery; and better utilizing teacher time.