E-Learning: A Substitute for Classroom Learning?

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Chandra Mouli said:   9 years ago
Hai friends! I want to share my view on this topic.

In my view, everything has both advantages and disadvantages. Choosing e-learning or classroom learning depends on the individuals because those who are sharp, talented and enthusiastic they will learn a lot through e-learning but normal students cannot have that much ability to understand the content and stuff. They need someone to explain it but through e-learning, there is no face to face interaction. Poor students also unable to access this e-learning.

But an overall development like discipline, morality, human values, respecting elders, other genders, friendliness, brotherhood, and many others skills like communication skills, intra personal, inter personal skills, activeness, punctuality, how to make decisions, hoe to manage the team and also we get many experiences through class learning. We can get practical experiences. Teachers give many suggestions which are very useful. We can develop good character by taking inspiration from good persons around us. It also gives us sweet memories which we cannot forget throughout our life.

We can get good friends here. We can learn how to face problems in life bravely and many things.

Finally, I conclude that e-learning with the combination of the classroom is better for students so that it can help in all round development of students.
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Dushyant dewangan said:   9 years ago
I think classroom learning is the first part of our life and after that e-learning. Being a human we have 6 sense and one most important sense is touch sense, this sense helps us to remember things like any answer of a question for a better way and for a long time, and this writing environment only can create in classroom, but the major disadvantages of classroom learning is that most of the schools (their teachers) using chowk and duster which is very harmful to teachers and students too. So finally I conclude that classroom learning is for lower standard students and e-learning is for higher standard students.

Thank you.
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Sanjana said:   9 years ago
It is not possible that the Internet is available at every place and also, We must have the proper knowledge about the computer system. As compare to E-learning student would like to prefer a teacher in the classroom because of face-to-face communication.

Also, online learning is not suitable for all students. As every coin has two sides that the E-learning and Classroom learning have some advantages and disadvantages also. It depends on upon the learner status, capacity to understand and self-motivation.
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Saurav raj said:   9 years ago
HI FRIENDS!

I think classroom program + e-learning can become effective for both lower and higher class students.

AS through classroom program one can learn knowledge along with ethical values but this not possible in e-learning classes.

Wherein e-learning classes along with knowledge one can sharpen their minds as there is no one to teach each and every point i.e. not under stable to you.

At last, I want to say both should be used for overall development.

THANK YOU FOR READING!
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Sama sai akhil said:   9 years ago
In comparing e-learning and classroom options college students need to recognize their own learning styles and needs relative to these two formats. Students who struggle with technology, need regular interaction with professors and peers, and lack self-discipline and accountability may need a more traditional structure. Working adults who need flexibility and possess strong technology skills, prefer to learn from the comforts of home, and have the discipline to schedule reading, work and assignments may benefit from e-learning opportunities.
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Jagadeesh said:   9 years ago
In my view, everything has both advantages and disadvantages. Choosing e-learning or classroom learning depends on the individuals because those who are sharp, talented and enthusiastic they will learn a lot through e-learning but normal students cannot have that much ability to understand the content and stuff. They need someone to explain it but through e-learning, there is no face to face interaction. Poor students also unable to access this e-learning.

But an overall development like discipline, morality, human values, respecting elders, other genders, friendliness, brotherhood, and many others skills like communication skills, intrapersonal, interpersonal skills, activeness, punctuality, how to make decisions, hope to manage the team and also we get many experiences through class learning. We can get practical experiences. Teachers give many suggestions which are very useful. We can develop good character by taking inspiration from good persons around us. It also gives us sweet memories which we cannot forget throughout our life.

We can get good friends here. We can learn how to face problems in life bravely and many things.

Finally, I conclude that e-learning with the combination of the classroom is better for students so that it can help in all round development of students.
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Manvender said:   9 years ago
It can always be used to increase one's knowledge.

It provides easy access to organized information, well-designed courses, flexibility in course timings and excellent faculties.

Like the classroom, it also gives means to interact and discusses with peers.
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Nishit Sharma said:   9 years ago
E-learning has both advantages and disadvantages. If we say of 'Deforestation' and 'Paper wastage', it is an advantage, but if we say of respect, then it is a disadvantage.

ADVANTAGES:

Books are made from paper. The paper is obtained from trees. Trees are planted by humans or naturally. Humans get an education from books.

(1) The advantage in this aspect is that E-learning is effective on the understanding skills of a child. The understanding skills will improve as if we see the book, it has very long paragraphs that irritate the minds of children and their desire slowly decreases. Some children see it as a burden on them. They think that their studies are very difficult and boring. With this in mind, they don't learn it, instead, they ratty it. Today is a day where knowledge is not about learning new things, but it is about getting good marks.

(2) The 2nd advantage is that the children wear very heavy bags on their shoulders which are not good for health. Earlier, at the time of my grandfather's school years, he just brought a slate, book and chalk which is very amazing as in my father's school years, he wore a heavy bag. If E-learning is established, then it will have an effect on the weight of the bags. In fact, if E-learning is practiced, then we don't even need a bag. We just need a bottle, tab, tiffin and a thing that we need like a hand sanitizer.

DISADVANTAGES:

(1) The disadvantages of E-learning is that there are very large scale book brands like Saraswati, NCERT, etc which will vanish from the society after this concept. Billions of people work in the factories, offices, etc just to earn money and live their lives easily but if the E-learning concept enters the society, these giants will be eradicated. Where will they find new jobs? If 50% of them find then what about the leftover?

(2) The 2nd disadvantage is that the tabs are very sensitive and can break if it falls. This is the most horrifying point as if a child breaks the tab, he would have to buy a new one and slowly the materials used in the making of the tab will reduce and will lead to the scarcity of those certain materials.
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Charmi Sureliya said:   9 years ago
Hi friends,

I want to add something to this discussion that As a coin has two sides, E-learning as a substitute for classroom learning has also two sides.

Advantages:

-> Anyone can learn anything from anywhere & at any time.

-> By doing E-learning, there is no expense of travel, coaching fees, hostel fees, etc.

-> In today's digital world, a very famous social networking site YouTube is providing many learning videos. So that, anything like learning, cooking, dancing, machine handling, art & craft, or any kind of stuff can be learnt from it.

-> E-learning is more flexible because it can be done in short chunk of time that can fit around your daily schedule.

-> There are many sites providing content explanation like Wikipedia, Tutorialspoint, etc. So it makes learning easy.

-> 3D images can be easily visualized.

Disadvantages:

-> Everyone may not have access to the internet at lower rate.

-> There are many courses available on-line. But they are providing video lectures so that those people having broadband connection or higher bandwidth connection can only view video without interruption.

-> There is no interaction between teacher and student, so doubts can't be solved at that point of time. As well as teachers are not known whether the student has understood it properly or not.

-> Students must have learning approach, otherwise he/she can't learn anything. As well as Everyone may not be comfortable with E-learning, they can't understand it by themselves.

-> Student's skills like discipline, morality, human values, respecting elders, friendliness, brotherhood and many other skills can't be developed.

-> It reduces the employment opportunities as teachers will be replaced by computers.

Finally, I conclude that E-learning with combination of the classroom is better for students so that it can help in all round development of students. And also E-learning is the best way for those people who have some doubts for handling new things or making new things, and also for those who are exciting to get out of the box learning.
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Priyaz aajith said:   9 years ago
Hi guys,

I am Priyaz Aajith.

I would life to share about this topic. My point of you e-learning is best because you have to gather more and more information. If you any doubt just searching and getting the information with in second but class room learning the teachers study the books and some points remember in mind the class that point only saying. The student also learning that points only. No need for this in this study. Class room learning only use for village areas that place only not knowing
e-learning and not sources in system process that time only using class room learning. Nowadays big institutions also using only e-learning because easily understand all datas. Thank you all.
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