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Distance mode of Education also
helps to update the knowledge base of professionals at their working places. So
it always requires special techniques of course design, instructional techniques
and method of communication as well as organizational and administrative
arrangements.
Due to continuous increase in the
population and scarcity of infrastructure, financial and personnel resources,
distance education system helps millions of students to full-fill their
educational aspirations. Getting education through Distance learning is
economical and less time consuming. Distance Education mode paves way for an
access to latest technologically rich environment. Students can determine place
and time of class in this Distance Mode of Education. Students in the Distance
Education are always in the advantage of getting exposed to the latest study
material developed in high academic atmosphere.
Classroom
Vs. e-Learning
Though e-learning can't exactly
replace actual classroom learning, it places certain effective tools on the
teacher's hands. Instead of blackboard and chalk piece, the teacher finds
computing ability, interactivity and multi-media rich contents that make
presentations more effective and would help explanation of concepts clear in a
short time. Enabling contents online also allows students to log on at a time
conducive for them and they need not worry about missing important sections of a
lecture. Sudhanva points to another important benefit of e-learning: sharing
teaching expertise among institutions. At a time when educational institutions
are exploding, with no corresponding increase in the number of experts
available, e-learning tools can play an effective role in bridging the knowledge
gap.
Enabling a teacher to deliver his
lecture either from a studio or from a c1assroom, and broadcasting the content
through satellite link or online would benefit institutions located in remote
areas. Nothing can replace traditional classroom teaching, but e-learning
complements the process and can help reach out to the masses. Says Gautam
Goradia, Managing Director of Remittag Software Company, "There are several
companies that are working towards e-learning in India. Our product focus is on
providing simple, cost-effective e-learning tools for individuals. We wish to
reach out to every computer user who wishes to create his own content, enhance
it using multimedia, append to it as and when information changes, share it with
others, and make effective use of the same for self-learning as well as to teach
others."
