Today where the technology has tried to compass the world into a 2 X 2 devices , the scribbling of pen and paper is replaced by a single finger touch, it would not surprise you if I say teachers would soon be relieved from their 6-7 hours of work culture.
Oh no!!! Please don't scratch your heads to my statement since this is the fact.Schools and Colleges have started promoting E-Learning as the effective measure of educating masses. The idea of setting up a projector and loading a cd/dvd is making wonders in schools and universities.
Students prefer spending a few thousands to a lumpsum amount for academic courses. This not only shapes the student for material courses but also gives enough interactive exposure to boom of technology.
There are various aspects upon which this E-Learning stands:- Knowledge Databases
- Online Support
- Synchronous E-Learning
- Asynchronous E-Learning
Knowledge Databases: Present on various software sites presenting an indexed approach to numerous technical and non topics.
Online Support: This is a live interactive learning mode where in there are forums, blogs,instant messaging etc.
Synchronous Learning:: It opens up a virtual classroom setup,audio video conferencing, chat boards, two way live broadcasting etc.
Asynchronous Learning: This is a packaged approach to learning system.self-paced learning, either CD-ROM-based, Network-based, Intranet-based or Internet-based. It may include access to instructors through online bulletin boards, online discussion groups and e-mail.