E-Learning: A Substitute for Classroom Learning?

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What do we learn in a classroom and what do we learn from e-learning are totally different from each other. In a classroom we not only get the knowledge of the subject but we learn about being a leader, how to manage a team, to make friends, to resolve problems, activeness, punctuality and many out of the books qualities. We cannot learn these by simply watching a video and seeing a presentation. By watching a video we can understand what we have seen but we cannot experience the same, through classroom we have a practical aspect of learning. Making e-learning a substitute for classroom makes students to be lazy and to be know-it-all kind.

E-learning can be used along with classroom learning to learn in a easier and faster way. We can also be updated to the technological growth through e-learning. Hence it has its own way to be involved in classroom.

Disadvantages:

-> Internet is not accessible everywhere.

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

-> There are pre-recorded lectures so doubt session is not taken simultaneously.

-> There are always some network connectivity problems. So e-learning can not be used as a substitute till free flow of network is ensured.

-> More electric power will be consumed as it is required for the operation of computers.

-> Practical knowledge can be imparted in lab and not online.

Advantages:

-> No need to go to schools or colleges. We can attend the classes while sitting at home.

-> 3-D images can be easily visualized.

In my viewpoint, e-learning has positive and negative attribute both. Positive is that through this e-learning requirement of good, the knowledgeable faculty is less because one teacher can teach many students through the internet. Lack of good teacher is a major issue for India. Which can be fulfilled by the e-learning. NPTEL is one of the initiatives taken by the IISc and IITs.

Negative point is- In e-learning, the teacher is not aware of the level of student as in classroom program. For e-learning, the student uses a laptop, smartphone etc. Which causes more distraction towards social media.

We have noticed that our child is getting addicted to electronic devices such as Mobile Phones and Lab top and getting the book and copies avoided. In Case, they are not been handed over the Devices they are screaming and shouting on top of their energy.

Greetings for everyone.

We barely know about this e-learning before covid. During covid times almost all students were introduced to e-learning. This online platforms for studying will be useful for those who cannot step out due to various reasons, for the students who are taking coachings along with academics as well, during pandemics such as covid it will help us a lot and these platforms helped our education system not to fall behind.

But for children physical classes are suggested as they will learn more in physical classes and this will develop more skills like communication and will need practical sessions for physics, chemistry and industrial projects. Extra curricular activities are required for students which should be physical. We can learn more when we do projects physically.

Though e learning is good. It helps in exploration, creative thinking, and helps in gaining the deeper knowledge about the subject with the best advantage of 24*7 facility of available anywhere anytime. But then also I won't support it to substitute with classroom lectures given by mentors.

If I think from economic point of view then India is not a rich or developed country like USA it is developing country where people are employed in different fields with minimum salaries. So if we will totally introduce e learning then it will result in reduction in the employment and per capita income which is generating through them.

No e-learning can never be a substitute for classroom training as it is not interactive. One cannot ask doubts as compared to classroom training. E-learning is only for the people who are busy in their schedules and who just need certifications.

In today's scenario, you need good communication, confidence, that can never come from e-learning.

Yes, In my opinion, classroom study is more efficient and effective ruther then e-learnig because one of the reason is we are studying in classroom at our child age that's why we are more comfortable with it.

It is doesn't matter for on one who which is interested in study if you want then you can do it in both condition. If you get easily concentration in classroom then it is good.

E-learning can be an additional along with the classroom teaching. It should never replace with the classroom teaching. This can be used for value-added courses learning. There should be credit transfer for the courses undertaken through E-learning (MOOCS) for college students.

Basically E-learning; in a layman language is acquiring knowledge or skills via the digital medium. Every subject has its pros and cons. If we take a look towards the positive side of the subject, E-Learning is a developmental opportunity. It helps a student to continue his learning even today in such a pandemic condition. It provides him with an opportunity to acquire education via online mode from international universities sitting at his place; It helps him to attend seminars, conferences, events taking place worldwide. From a narrow perspective, it helps a person to attend the lectures via home which reduces his travelling time, Even if he misses the lecture he can view it afterwards, Online e-education is feasible and affordable.

Now if we have a look towards cons-.

Classroom learning helps to increase your soft skills and improves your personality by having a conversation with your mentors and colleagues. It helps uh in clearing your doubts immediately. Also, a face to face interaction increases your level of understanding.