Project work

Topic - Comparative analysis of various platforms of Learning Apps and Webs – Flinnt and Coursera

Prepared byYesha Bhatt

Sem – 4Department of English

M. K. Bhavnagar University

INDEXWhat is Web-learning?What is M-learning?Various platforms of learningFlinntCourseraComparison of Coursera and FlinntContent SharingInteractivityQuiz – Test – AssignmentsEvaluationFelicitationResult findingsLearning tools vs. Traditional teachingObservations

WHAT IS WEB LEARNING?

• Web based learning is often called online learning or e-learning because it includes online course content. Discussion forums via email, videoconferencing, and live lectures (video streaming) are all possible through the web. Web based courses may also provide static pages such as printed course materials.

WHAT IS M-LEARNING?

• M-learning or mobile learning is defined as "learning across multiple contexts, through social and content interactions, using personal electronic devices.

VARIOUS PLATFORMS OF LEARNING

COMPARISON OF LEARNING APPLICATIONS AND WEBSITE

FLINNT – MOBILE APP AND WEBSITE

• Flinnt is a social learning platform where learners can join courses provided by institutions and experts. Institutions and experts can communicate and teach online to deliver engaging learning experiences.

• On Flinnt learners can access courses provided by; Graduate and Postgraduate Institutions, K-12 Schools, Kindergartens, Subject Matter Experts, Content Providers, Publishers, Training Providers, Seminar and Conference Organizers, Tutorials and Examination Coaching Centers. (Flinnt app)

COURSERA – WEBSITE

• Coursera is a venture-backed, for-profit, educational technology company that offers massive open online courses (MOOCs). Coursera works with universities and other organizations to make some of their courses available online, offering courses in subjects such as physics, engineering, humanities, medicine,

biology, socialsciences, mathematics, business, computer science, digital marketing, and data

science, among others. (Wikipedia)

COMPARISON OF BOTH LEARNING TOOLS

Flinnt• Provides both kind of

courses, free of cost as well as paid.

• Courses are from school level teaching to post graduation teaching.

• No time limits are there. courses are always open. There are not such instructions related courses.

Coursera• Provides free courses.

Sometimes quizzes and assignments are paid

• Courses are from basic skills to specialization.

• Time limits are there. Strict instructions regarding assignments and quizzes are there.

CONTENT SHARING

Flinnt• Based on the person

who has designed the course.

• Most of the time limited reading materials

• Videos as useful content

Coursera• Based on the university

and most of the time the professor of particular university.

• there are special websites of university and authentic reading materials.

• Videos as useful content

INTERACTIVITY

Flinnt• Comments as useful tool

to interact.

• It provides messaging facility so the teacher can interact with students.

• There is not reminder system or e-mail facility for students.

Coursera• Discussion forums as

useful interactive tool for introductions and guidance.

• Teachers are available on Discussion forums and also take Part in interactions.

• There are regular e-mails and reminders

QUIZ – TEST - ASSIGNMENTS

Flinnt• Quizzes are available

• Assignments are not important part of course.

Coursera• Quizzes or assignments

are available for evaluation and grading.

• Assignments and quizzes are necessary to complete the course.

EVALUATION

Flinnt• No such focus upon

evaluation.• Teacher used to share

grades as per the quiz.• Assignments are available

if the teacher added it. No space for peer evaluation but only teacher can evaluate the assignment.

Coursera• Evaluation is more

important. • Students get grades as

soon as they submit the quiz.

• After submitting assignment, peer evaluation is equally important part. Teachers are not involved in it.

FELICITATION

Flinnt• Not such facilitation.

Coursera• Provides progress chart

of course.• Mail of completion and

congratulation.• Page of accomplishment

.• Certificate(paid).

RESEARCH FINDINGS

• Flinnt is good for basic learning practice

• Coursera is best platform for rich experience of online learning

• Flinnt has limitations

• Coursera is better option for self-learning

LEARNING WEB TOOLS VS. TRADITIONAL TEACHING

Advantages

• Web tools are open for all.

• Anywhere-anytime-anyone

• World’s best universities• No partiality• Goal is learning and

progress

Disadvantages

• Limited students are allowed

• specific place, time and person

• Local universities• space for Partialities • Goal is not only

learning.

OBSERVATIONS

• Web learning gives more space and freedom to students.

• Online learning provides a chance to develop LSRW skills.

• Online learning helps students to identify their space in international platform/ World.

• Multi-Culturalism• Self - confidence• Personal development

Bibliography

• blog, Yesha Bhatt's. “Yesha Bhatt's blog .” 23 01 2017. Blogger. 06 02 2017 https://yeshab68.blogspot.in/2017/01/online-course-modern-and-postmodern.html

• “Coursera.” Wikipedia. 06 02 2017 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coursera

• Flinnt. “Flinnt Homepage.” Flinnt. 06 02 2017 https://www.flinnt.com/

• Wikipedia. “Coursera.” Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 06 February 2017 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coursera

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