E Learning is a mixture of the different preferred learning methods (listening, visualization, reading and doing), delivered to the learner through the use of information technology, supported with educational instructional design and engaging content.
- Focus on the needs of the learner, not the trainer or institution.
- Personalized to the individual & customized to the organization.
- Take advantage of the net: real-time, 24/7, anywhere, anytime.
- Bring people together to collaborate and learn together.
- Personalize, often by combining "learning objects" on the fly.
- Offer a blend of learning methods, e.g. virtual classroom, simulation, collaboration, community, and even classroom.
- Incorporate administrative functions such as registration, payment and charge-backs, monitoring learner progress, testing, and maintaining records.
Benefits of Online Learning Versus Classroom Training |
|
Classroom |
Online |
Access |
Limited |
24x7 |
Quality |
Varied |
Consistent |
Results measurement |
Difficult |
Automatic |
Retention of information |
Varied |
High |
Relative cost |
High |
Low |
Amrita has developed an integrated world-class university
management and e-learning platform Amritavidya,
a web based software for effective management of University
and learning services.
BalaVidya - An e-learning
wizard in making.
Amrita is developing a
classic e-learning package- BalaVidya with help of its
wide pool of domain, animation and software expertise
in India and aboard. BalaVidya is a success waiting to
happen the e-learning market for Grade 1 to Grade 8 students.
Using Computer Aided Learning (CAL) methods, it will focus
on the kids ages 4 and above, with a self paced, individualized
curriculum in core subjects like Math, Reading and Science.
It allows students to achieve frequent and repeated successes.
The goal of BalaVidya is to make learning a student-driven
activity.
