How E-Learning Paves Better Future for Educators

The boom of the internet era has resulted in major developmental changes in various fields. Educational sector was not exceptional. Until the year 2000, education was confined to classrooms with lessons instructed by a teacher. The introduction of E-learning brought about major change, which resulted in the development of a booming online education market. Simply saying, the enhancement of knowledge, technology and skill set through internet is called E-learning.

With the development of different e-learning platforms, the opportunity to improve a person’s knowledge base has been widened. This has changed the role of an educator, from a person imparting knowledge based on a syllabus to a resourceful person on specific subjects and skills. Lessons are parted through live chat sessions, webinars, videos, slideshows, word documents and PDF’s. A common platform of interaction is created between the educator and the learner.

As any modern advancement, e-learning also has its own pros and cons from an educator’s point.

1.     Continuous Improvement: The course content is always updated which in turn enables the educator to update. It has become possible to expand and research into a specific area through the access of internet.

2.     Skill Oriented Educators: It is not just textbook courses but also skill sets that are given in these platforms. Educators are able to develop and enhance skill sets preferable for the area of expertise. The content of the courses are detail oriented and defined which enables the educator to specialise in certain skills, instead of general teaching done on class rooms.

3.     Limitless Education: There are no boundaries or restrictions in online education. A person’s time zone, country or language is not an obstacle. Virtual learning ca be done from anywhere with a camera and microphone for interaction with students.

4.     Reduced Costs: Previously, updated text books had to be bought by both educators and learners. This has been brought down significantly, as the online platforms are constantly updated and revised. Also, taking seminars have become an easy job. No more booking halls and tickets. The costs are reduced and outcomes improved.

5.     Social media Engagements: Educators are drawn into social media platforms which enables them to engage actively with the learners. Social media platforms also enable educators to develop a communication among them. It brings together people of same interests together and helps educators to reach more people at once.

E-learning offers ease, flexibility and ability to access any classrooms from anywhere. This provides educators to influence more people, which in turn help in the socio-economic development of people. It is not just one country, but the whole world, that is opened before them. As the reachability increases, so does their responsibility to educate more. Social, economic and cultural aspects are explored, which leads to overall development.

E-learning is the revolutionary movement in educational sector. Here the role of the teacher is transformed from a class room teacher. Even students pursuing higher studies can become an educator on online platforms, enhancing their skills and knowledge. All you need is a smartphone and internet provider. E-learning is equally beneficial to learner and educator. Many developments are happening in this sector. More training methods are evolving, bringing the world much closer. This is “One Small World” bound by digital communication.