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Unit-23: Web Based Instruction and E-Learning

23.4 E-learning Notes

Electronic Learning is also called as E-learning. It is also called as Computer Oriented Learning.
E-learning is used in many ways. It is more related to Advanced Learning Technology. Technology and
learning methods are included in E-learning. Computer network and multi-way technology is used in it.
Since 2006, thousands of students participated the online learning in higher education institutions. It was
started in Britain. E-learning is called as online learning. Today, online learning is organized in many
higher education institutions. Online learning services are provided to individual students. It is found
in research studies that generally, all students are satisfied with E-learning. E-learning is more effective

as compared to traditional learning system. This learning system is mostly used in private institutions
because this system is comparatively economical. Trained persons are selected in online learning.
Assistance of trained persons is also required for computer online and internet services. Today, online
education is developing more rapidly. Even arrangements of online instruction are organized for research
studies. Research students are managed by developed research institutions and open universities.
Communication media are being related to the communities. The basic learning of community learning
provides model. Some necessary activities are required to be edited which is organized in the class. The
level of class teaching can be developed by using technology. In current circumstances, many activities
and resources are required in class for learning.

23.4.1 Meaning of E-Learning

E-Learning is a new concept of Education. In this Internet technology is used for the presentation and
communication of learning contents. With the help of this technology, an appropriate environment for
teachers and students can originated for learning. E-learning improves a lifelong process. It provides
learning facilities to the society and community.
Meaning of E-learning is—
1. E-learning is a new concept of education which is different from traditional learning. It provides a
new arrangement for learning.
2. The main characteristic of E-learning is that the presentation and communication of learning contents
is done through Internet system. We can say that – what is E-learning or what it is not?
3. The learning environment is expanded by using internet in E-learning. The learning environment
of teachers and students is expanded by using Internet. This environment is student-centred while
learning environment is teacher-centred in traditional education.
4. E-learning - the new concept of education, prepares environment for lifelong education. It provides
opportunities to society for actual learning.
E-learning is a wide concept. The type of learning is edited by computer and Internet. The communication
of this learning is provided to everyone at any place through network.
E-learning is not an alternative system of education but is a system of new education which provides
opportunities of education or learning to all. It is an economical system of higher education. E-learning
is a more wide and important education system. Mastery of learning contents is developed through this.
Its effectiveness is similar to that of traditional education.
Instructional format of E-learning is complete because teaching principle are used in it for many years.
It has been used in distance education, adult education, continuing education and vocational education
in many countries of the world.
Some other words are related to E-learning. These are included in E-learning.
(i) Online learning (ii) Online education
(iii) Distance education (iv) Technology based training

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