Page 196 - DEDU403_EDUCATIONAL_TECHNOLOGY_ENGLISH

Educational Technology

Notes 3. Synchronous Learning
4. Asynchronous Learning
5. Self Study
6. Web Based Learning
7. CD ROM
8. Learning by Audio-Visual Tape

In E-learning system, students are completely free to learn. It is called as open
learning or multimedia learning.

23.4.5 Objective of E-Learning

Computer is used in education through E-learning. Blended media are used in it. Computer based
process are normally used in the class teaching.
Students are directed by the general format of lessons of E-learning and are communicated with the
help information and scientific media. Content can be communicated with through E-learning. Every

skill can’t be developed through information based contents. Procedural skills are developed through
conclusion based contents. It improves computer learning.
Following objectives can be obtained through E-learning—
1. Communication of content through E-learning
2. To provide educational facilities to local communities and geographical communities through
E-learning.
3. To provide opportunities for open learning through E-learning
4. Everyone gets equal opportunity to learn through E-learning
5. To promote mixed media through e-learning
6. To facilitate educational process in open university through E-learning
7. To develop and promote online education through E-learning
8. To improve the rapidness of researches through online education
9. To make higher education more economical through E-learning
10. To develop mega learning techniques through its use.

23.4.6 Media Used in E-Learning
E-learning is used in the entire world with the help of web or CD ROM. It is similar to distance learning.
Media are used in it. Communication is made with the help of media. Following media are used in it –
1. Print Media—Contents, books and E-gins are used in it.

2. Video Media—Visual tape, Cable, Visual flow, Satellite publishing, television etc. are used in it.
3. Communication Media—This is divided into two categories
(a) Asynchronous Media—It includes E-mail, listening, discussion etc.
(b) Synchronous Media—It includes Internet, virtual seminar and tele-conferencing.
These media are explained in other chapters.

190 LOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY

29/07/13 10:22 PM
Educational Technology 190
Educational Technology 190 29/07/13 10:22 PM