TLE203- Methodology of College Teaching
Online Learning
What is Online Learning?
Online Learning
• also known as distance education or e-Learning, refers to the
delivery of educational content and instruction through the internet.
It allows students to take courses and earn degrees remotely,
without the need to be physically present on campus.
Advantages of
Online
Learning
1.Efficiency
• Online learning offers teachers an efficient way to deliver
lessons to students. It has a number of tools such as videos,
PDFs, podcasts, and teachers can use all these tools as part of
their lesson plans.
2. Accessibility of time
•and place
it allows students to attend classes from any location of
their choice. It also allows schools to reach out to a more
extensive network of students, instead of being restricted by
geographical boundaries. Additionally, online lectures can
be recorded, archived, and shared for future reference.
3. Affordability
• Online education is far more affordable as compared to
physical learning. Additionally, all the course or study
materials are available online, thus creating a paperless
learning environment which is more affordable, while also
being beneficial to the environment.
4. Improved Students
Attendance
• Since online classes can be taken from home or location of
choice, there are fewer chances of students missing out on
lessons.
5. Technology Skills
• Online learning can help kids develop important technology skills such as
navigating online platforms, using communication tools, and completing
assignments electronically.
Disadvantages
of Online
Learning
1.Inability to focus
• oneon
of thescreen
biggest challenges of online learning is the
struggle with focusing on the screen for long periods of
time. With online learning, there is also a greater chance for
students to be easily distracted by social media or other
sites.
2. Technology Issue
• Another key challenge of online classes is internet
connectivity. While internet penetration has grown in leaps
and bounds over the past few years, in smaller cities and
towns, a consistent connection with decent speed is a
problem.
3. Sense of Isolation
• Students can learn a lot from being in the company of their
peers. However, in an online class, there are minimal
physical interactions between students and teachers. This
often results in a sense of isolation for the students.
4. Limited access to
resources
• In-person courses often have access to resources, such as
laboratories or studios, that may not be available to online
students.
5. Self-Motivation
• Online courses require a high level of self-motivation, as
there is no instructor present to provide structure and
support. This can be challenging for students who need
more support and guidance.
5.Manage screen time
• Many parents are concerned about the health hazards of
having their children spend so many hours staring at a
screen. This increase in screen time is one of the biggest
concerns and disadvantages of online learning. Sometimes
students also develop bad posture and other physical
problems due to staying hunched in front of a screen.
Conclusion…
• As with most teaching methods, online learning also has its
own set of positives and negatives. Decoding and
understanding these positives and negatives will help
institutes in creating strategies for more efficient delivery of
the lessons, ensuring an uninterrupted learning journey for
the students.
Thank
You!