Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Introduction: Web based learning system Web-based learning system is gaining popularity in education field for the twenty-first century. It has been widely developed and adopted in most of the university. The learning system is not limited by time or place. Thus it can provide students with a learning environment that is more flexible and convenient. It also helps students to learn efficiently‚ develop their professional expertise quickly‚ and advance professionally
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Online learning Online learning is a method of delivering educational information via the internet instead of in a physical classroom. There are many different applications for online learning‚ ranging in scope from simple downloadable content (like iTunes U at http://www.apple.com/education/ipad/itunes-u/) through to structured programmes that include assessment and award. E-learning refers to the use of electronic media and information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. E-learning
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ABSTRACT Learning is a process that is influenced significantly by the combination and interactions of three main areas of influence: agent‚ activity and world. A number of writers have used other descriptions for these influencing factors. In the succeeding discussion of computer-based learning environments‚ we have found it useful to describe learning using a framework of three mutually constitutive elements based on these factors which represent the actions and activities of the different elements
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Introduction Internet – based learning and traditional classroom learning are the popular learning styles known to some people. There have been several debates and which is still going on about which learning is the best. However‚ both learning styles have their limitations‚ advantages and disadvantages‚ but researchers still argue that one of the learning styles earlier mentioned is better than the other. Critics point out that Web-based training is a good alternative for independent‚ self-motivated
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LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR PARANG SCHOOL INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND At its core‚ a Learning Management System (LMS) is a software application or Web based technology used to plan‚ implement‚ and assess a specific learning process. Typically‚ a learning management system provides an instructor with a way to create and deliver content‚ monitor student participation‚ and assess student performance. The LMS enables the learning content to be to be available and/or accessible online thereby allowing
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in the teaching and learning process. The benefits that accrue to students in universities and other learning institutions using e-learning are well documented. Over the past years in majority of countries‚ academic institutions and other institutions of higher learning have been diversifying in delivery of instruction to learners through internet media. These internet media include Virtual Learning Environment system (VLEs)‚ online classrooms and asynchronous distance learning amongst other growing
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Accepted 23�� September‚ 2012 ABSTRACT Using the Internet to enhance e-learning has become a trend in modern higher education institutes. E-learning systems are increasingly becoming an important part of the strategy for delivering online and flexible elearning. The main advantage of e-learning is the opportunity for students to interact electronically with each other and their teachers during forums‚ on discussion boards‚ by e-mail and in chat rooms. Though recognizing that the world at large will
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Few of the Online learning challenges along with their solutions‚ are: 1. Staying Motivated- being a student brings many challenges and being motivated is exceptionally hard when your teacher or lecturer is few 1000’s miles away. There is no doubt that the traditional classroom or lecture room has more of a filling to it. The face to face interaction can be what separates a specific student from graduating or continuing with his studies. Same goes for the interaction with fellow students where
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International Journal of Computing and Business Research ISSN (Online) : 2229-6166 Volume 2 Issue 2 May 2011 INTERNET AS LEARNING TOOL: INDIAN ENGINEERING STUDENT’S PERCEPTION Vandana Sharma [1]‚ Rishu Chhabra[2] 1 2 Education & Research‚ Infosys Technologies Limited‚ Mysore‚ Karnataka‚ India Department of Computer Science & Engineering‚ Chitkara University‚ Punjab‚ India‚ ABSTRACT Our global economy now relies on brainpower and innovation rather than manual labor and raw material
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Students’ Learning StylesLearning is a complex process of acquiring knowledge or skills involving a learner’s biological characteristics/senses (physiological dimension); personality characteristics such as attention‚ emotion‚ motivation‚ and curiosity (affective dimension); information processing styles such as logical analysis or gut feelings (cognitive dimension); and psychological/individual differences (psychological dimension) (Dunn‚ Beaudry‚ & Klavas‚ 1989). Due to the multiples dimensions
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