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Notes 23.1 Web Based Instruction

Web Based Instruction is that medium for preparing a learning environment which mediates and
support external resources of instructional domain associated with computer’s hyperlink by get
connected to Internet and Intranet. Instruction is designed in such a way that computer displays a
lesson while replying to the conversation of a learner or user. Surprised learning is an aspect of Web
Based Instruction which often occurs “face to face”. According to tradition, instructional environment,
usually teaching is intentionally considered as little relevant teaching. Computer and web has changed

the model of this instruction. They allow learns to see, find and collect information of some place at any
time. For example, by following the gulf stream link, more information related to a sea can be obtained.
Student and teachers can have knowledge related to planet by following the sequenced links. This type
of learning is amazing, but the instructor who provides hyperlinks, its plan must be created.

23.2 Definition of Web Based Instruction

Khan (1997) has defined the web based instruction as, “Web Based Instruction is that hypermedia

based instructional program which use the resources of world wide web to prepare the meaningful
circumstances of teaching, by which teaching program gets the support and improvement.”
According to Rellan and Gillmiz (1997), “Web Based Instruction is that application which prepares a
constructive and collaborative learning environment on the repertoire of cognitive instructional skills
by using characteristics and resources of World Wide Web.”

23.3 Importance of Web Based Instruction

Web Based Instruction which is an emerging sector of education is a part of Internet which is increasing
rapidly. Following are included in the reasons of its development—
(i) It promotes the economic development of distance education (reliable and cheap resources)
(ii) Computer based training, live broadcasts, video tapes, etc. (Rilan and Gilani).

Self-Assessment

1. Multiple Choice Questions:
(i) Web Based Instruction is a medium—
(a) To prepare teaching related environment
(b) To prepare playing related environment
(c) To prepare computer related environment
(d) All the above
(ii) The aspect of Web Based Instruction is—
(a) Learn while walking (b) Surprised learning
(c) Often learning (d) None
(iii) Web Based Instruction promotes—
(a) Economic development of distance education
(b) Economic development of open education
(c) Economic development of school education
(d) All the above

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