Blog 06- E- Learning

 E- Learning



E- Learning is the delivery and administration of learning opportunities and support via computer, networked and web-based technology to help individual performance and development.

E learning first appeared in USA in mid-90’s but popular in late 90’s.

A learning system based on formalized teaching method with the help of electronic resources is define as E Learning. It can be also termed as a network enabled transfer of skills and knowledge and the delivery of education is mad to a large number of recipient at the same or different times.

Learning management System (LMS)

LMS provide users with access to various learning to take place. It can also help with administration, including curriculum management and course publishing.

Benefits of Learning Management System

1.      Centralized and easily manageable knowledge

Learning Management System provides a centralized way of managing e-learning materials within an organizations. Without LMS, organizations have to go for outdated storage and management techniques, and it increases the risk of losing invaluable data and sensitive document. Bot through a LMS can create access information on an on need basis

2.      LMS can be accessed anytime and anywhere. 24/7 availability and on the go access are advantages of the LMS. Unlimited access is given to learners as well as they can take courses and study e learning materials via smartphones or tablets.

3.      It provide real-time guidance and can address learners’ point of confusion as soon as they occur. Performance tracking is the most valuable tool in LMS because it determine the effectiveness of course and it discover knowledge gaps.

4.      Since it facilitate to distance learning system, it reduce the learning and development cost in an organization.

5.      When compare with the traditional learning system, e learning requires 40% to 60% less employee time. LMS create with the workplace friendly techniques such as micro learning and m-learning techniques.

 

 

Investing in a worthy Learning Management System puts the organization in the learning gear for life and helps the employee base grow in the way they work by creating a culture of learning.

 

References

Armstrong, M., 2006. A handbook of human resource management practice. 10 ed. London and Philadelphia: Kogan Page.

Gosh, P., 2021. What is a Learning Management System (LMS)?. [Online]
Available at: https://www.toolbox.com/hr/learning-development/articles/what-is-a-learning-management-system-lms/

Oakley, B., 2021. 5 Online Learning Strategies for Students. [Online]
Available at: https://e-student.org/online-learning-strategies-for-students/

 

Comments

  1. Wasantha Channa Jayasekara (22014837)May 8, 2022 at 11:06 AM

    As discussed, the advantage of e-learning education is that it is quick and inexpensive. The lengthy training time, as well as infrastructure, stationery, and travel costs, are all minimized. The effectiveness of knowledge and learning that has been conveyed or given is high and forceful. It makes it simple to understand and absorb information.

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