The era of e learning

THE ERA OF E-LEARNING

"Learning is more effective when it is an active rather than a passive process." — Kurt Lewin (1890-1947) 1

“The only source of knowledge is experience.” —Einstein “What we have to learn to do, we learn by doing.” — Aristotle “I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.” — Confucius

TIMELINE University of Illinois scientists created the very first visual classroom.

1960’s

Implementat ion of computer based class work and training.

Online only courses began to emerge

1970’s

1980’s

Private university like University of phoenix started to offer full academic degree program online.

1990’s

1.6 million students opt for online courses.

Free online education from top universities are offered by coursera and udacity.

Present Day

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WHAT IS E-LEARNING? E-learning is a computer based educational tool that enables you to learn anywhere and at any time. Internet plays an important role in e-learning today, although in the past CDROMs were used. With technology increasing at a rapid pace it has bridged the gap between online tools available for learning.

E-learning lets you share materials, conduct webinars and communicate with professors on a regular basis via message forums. Elearning provides students with the ability to add learning to their daily schedules, effectively allowing even the busiest person to further a career or gain more skills.

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TOP GROWTH RATES IN E-LEARNING BY COUNTRIES INDIA 55%

CHINA 52%

MALAYSIA 41%

ROMANIA 38%

POLAND 28%

CZECH REPUBLIC 27%

BRAZIL 26%

INDONESIA 25%

COLUMBIA 20%

UKRAINE 20% 4

INDIA IS DOMINATING THE E-LEARNING INDUSTRY

E –learning is growing at a rapid pace and analysts suggest that it will reach $107 billion in 2015, with countries like India dominating this industry. Studies show the Internet has transformed the online learning sector in recent times with an elevation of educational academies, corporate houses as well as training centers sharing expert thoughts and knowledge through online programs.

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E-LEARNING SCENARIOS IN INDIA A new study by LoudCloud Systems on elearning research and development firm estimated the e-learning market size in India will grow from $20 billion to $40 billion by 2017. The firm noted that the online education and learning will change drastically in the next three years because online education is not only attracting the student community in India, but a number of businesses across different industries including IT, BSFI and manufacturing. Bajaj Financial Services, TVS Infotech and KPIT Cummins are some of the businesses that have adapted to the trends of e-learning.

A Coursera study that evaluated over 50,000 Indian students reported better outcomes in the country than the global average. The online courses have benefitted 90 % Indian students, a 3 % higher than the global average. The study done by Coursera and researchers at the Universities of Pennsylvania and Washington, was carried out on students who had completed a course on coursera that was for three months or more.

E –learning is growing at a rapid pace and analysts suggest that it will reach $107 Billion in 2015, with countries like India dominating this industry. Studies show the Internet has transformed the online learning sector in recent times with an elevation of educational academies, corporate houses as well as training centers sharing expert thoughts and knowledge through online programs.

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THE ENTICING FUTURE OF E-LEARNING S2S teaching platforms (2020 A.D.) states that students learn better and retain more when they actively interact with each other.

It plays on the concept of mixed age and ability classrooms and makes use of individual learning to associate different students with peers who they can mentor or teach.

Algo-generated lessons (2030 A.D.) is a natural outcome of the push for big data and data mining. Apart from those, new tools such as attention and eye tracking will be used where the student’s input can be monitored and quantified. Hence, lessons can be created that match the student’s targeted learning levels, prior knowledge, and preferred methods of learning.

Neuro-informatics (2040 A.D.) Though the current state of the field is far removed from the 2040 applications projected, neuroinformatics will allow an understanding of how the human brain functions and how optimization of learning can be done by taking into consideration the individual’s brain structure. It is possible that Matrix-like technology will be developed that will allow information to be uploaded to the human brain without the need for any system of education.

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