The new millennium is all about speed and instant gratification. Well, why not do the same with our education and inform the rest of the generations?
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The answer is right in front of you! If you are looking for speed and instant education, then the device you are accessing this blog on is key to success.
As technology improves, the accessibility of Internet has become a global expansion. Taking on greater responsibility of educating the general population. Education through the means of technology like computer, electronic devices, and Internet are all considered forms of eLearning. Many schools with the right resources have begun to rely highly on eLearning. With the benefits such as costs, consistency of contents being taught, and the availability to students around the world through Internet connectivity.
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Question #1 of Week 1:
What could be a disadvantage to eLearning compared to traditional classrooms? And how could that cause problems in the future?
Tune in on Wednesday February 27, 2013 5:30 PM EST
It is truly amazing what an impact the Internet has had on education. Just in the past 3 years, my employer has implemented a vast array of online learnings. Gradually, over time, employees have been expected to shed paper and pen and complete new learning modules via the Internet.
ReplyDeleteWhen we have something new being introducted at work, we are directed to access what is called 'Net Learning'. At this employer-provided site, we complete everything from our annual mandatory education to updates about health care insurance policies.
The Internet has enabled our company to increase efficiencies, reduce expenses, and allow employees to complete the e-learnings at their own pace, when time permits during a busy day.
One of the greatest advantages of e-learning at work is that you can take the same module as many times as you want, if you need a refresher, for example.
Employees of all ages have adjusted quite well to the e-learning requirements. It will be interesting and very exciting to see what the next 5 years brings to the workplace!
Sarah Carpenter 2.28.13
I would agree that E-Learning has opened new avenues to learning for all. As a nontraditional student I have seen teaching disciplines change 20 years ago when those classes were primarily traditional class room setting with no E-Learning. Over the years that I have had the chance to continue my pursuit for my degree thanks to E-Learning.
ReplyDeleteThis is a Yes and No answer to a difficult question. I do believe that E-Learning does have some disadvantages to Traditional learning in the way of personnel contact. Traditional classrooms help you to develop your personnel interactions. On the flip side the online community helps you to interact with people on line, which is the way that business is moving toward. I believe a continued blend of learning will be appropriate moving forward.
As Sarah stated, The Company I work for continues to move toward E-Learning for just about everything. I do look forward to the way learning plays out in the future.
Doug Carlson
As an employer does the proliferation of online curricula increase the potential for fraud? Prior to the introduction of establishments like the University of Phoenix and others into the online education marketplace, it was more common to assume that online degrees were from "diploma mills." Is this still a problem, and is there a way for employers to double check the validity of a degree, or is the workforce now skillset based enough that it is unimportant?
ReplyDeleteBy Tom Cornell