Effects Of E-Learning

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The effect of e-learning on your career as a teacher E-learning can be defined as the delivery of an educational program such as classroom learning or training by electronic means through a medium such as the Internet. E-learning involves the use of a computer or electronic device (e.g. a mobile phone) in some way to provide training, educational or learning material through the posting/ uploading of material online, so that it is easily available for students to use for study purposes (Stockley, 2006). According to Hall (2001) “several benefits arise when talking about e-learning which includes faster delivery of study material, lower costs, more effective learning, it has a lower environmental impact, a greater capacity and consistency and…show more content…
This method can use a range of instructive approaches and electronically supported technologies. Some examples of using technologies in e-learning classrooms are online classes, videos, projecting content like PowerPoint slides, distant learning classroom, video-conferencing, e-reading devices with textbook or other reading material, interactive lessons like exercises or quizzes through a computer or mobile phone, as well as student conducted research and presentations to name a few. This list of possible approaches to using technology in learning and teaching must be placed into an educational context (Koory, 2003). One type of e-learning approach is not more effective than another, there is however established that learning outcomes are somewhat improved with a combination of face-to-face learning with a teacher and with technology-mediated learning (e.g., Means et al.,…show more content…
Due to the state of our education system as well as the economical climate, the possibility of students having access to the materials needed for e-learning are highly impeded thus, introducing this form of technology will prevent them from achieving, due to missed content being received by each pupil. On the other hand, due to the political climate in South Africa, e-learning can be used and exploited during times of strikes and disruptions, with the help of it being accessible through many different mediums and areas, so as to keep pupils learning and up to date with the curriculum even though they cannot get to school. The effect of e-learning on my career will help me drastically improve how I connect with the learners, to give them a well balanced and rounded learning experience as well as if I was inclined to study further, it will help me pursue that while I continue to impact the lives of my learners in a positive
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