Overview E-learning has transcended the traditional definition of “education through internet only”. The E- learning process is like an umbrella, under which lots of things are arranged to make the global educational system more uniform, cost-effective and quality-rich. Broadly speaking e-learning is a process of training for all types of learner in their required fields through IT Techniques. The E- learning process includes courses from technology to art of living.However, to get a clear knowledge about the scope and objective of the E-learning process we are going to discuss about some features of this process.

introductionE-learning (or eLearning) is the use of electronic

media, educational technology and information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. E-learning includes numerous types of media that deliver text, audio, images, animation, and streaming video, and includes technology applications and processes such as audio or video tape, satellite TV, CD-ROM, and computer-based learning, as well as local intranet/extranet and web-based learning. Information and communication systems, whether free-standing or based on either local networks or the Internet in networked learning, underly many e-learning processes.

Evolution of Education Technology

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IMPACT

Internet:Greatest impact

FeaturesCost effectivenessTime savingRich media supportTest engineAccessibility

Educational approachSynchronous Occurs in real-time, with

all participants interacting at the same time.

Eg. face-to-face discussion, online real-time live teacher instruction and feedback, Skype conversations, and chat rooms.

Asynchronous

Self-paced and allows participants to engage in the exchange of ideas or information without the dependency of other participants.

Eg. email, blogs, wikis, and discussion boards, as well as web- supported textbooks.

AdvantagesImproved open access to education, including

access to full degree programs.Improved interactions between students and

instructors.Provision of tools to enable students to

independently solve problems.No age-based restrictions on difficulty level,

i.e. students can go at their own pace.eLearning can accommodate different

learning styles and facilitate learning through a variety of activities .

Disadvantages

Ease of cheating.Bias towards tech-savvy students over non-

technical students.Teachers' lack of knowledge and experience

to manage virtual teacher-student interaction.

Lack of social interaction between teacher and students.

Lack of direct and immediate feedback from teachers.

Technology and InfrastructureInternet

Learning management systems

(Multi-media) software for course development

Virtual libraries

E-learning infrastructure

Smart Class

Technological trends and changes in Education

PAST PRESENT

Analogue > Digital

Manual > Automatic

Discrete > Continuous

Local > Global

Product > Service

Data > Information

General > Customized

2D > 3D

Static > Dynamic

Why E-learning projects fail?

1. Lack of alignment to the organization's needs.

2. Poor communication with stakeholders.3. Improper implementation.4. Inadequate organizational support.5. Insufficient post-implementation support.6. Incorrect choice of design and roll-out

technology.

BIBLIOGRAPHYhttp://www.dso.iastate.edu/asc/academic/elearner/

advantage.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-learning

http://www.smartclass.educomp.com/about.aspx

http://elearningindustry.com/managing-e-learning-projects

http://thejournal.com/Articles/2014/02/03/10-Major-Technology-Trends-in-Education.aspx?

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