Education 2.0: E-Learning Methods

Tirziu, Andreea-Maria and Vrabie, Catalin (2014): Education 2.0: E-Learning Methods. Published in: Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences , Vol. 5, No. 186 (2015): pp. 376-380.

Abstract

Information and communication tools (ICT), Web 2.0 applications and the impact that these resources are having on education are rapidly creating new challenges for teachers and learners faced with learning online. Teaching and learning in an e-learning environment happens differently than in the traditional classroom and can present new challenges to professors and learners participating in this online learning environment. Objectives: The purpose of this article is to provide a framework for teachers for a better e-interaction with students. Approach: It shows the literature and research that focus on e-learning statistics. Results: Continuing to learn and try new methods of communication will aid in improved learning and foster teacher-student respect and collaboration. Value: There are effective techniques to presenting face-to-face material in the online environment that will allow the student to achieve a higher level of satisfaction of learning and cognitive understanding of the course material.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: e-learning, education, communication, challenges, access, flexibility.
• Subjects: I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I2 - Education and Research Institutions > I23 - Higher Education ; Research Institutions

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