Before COVID, eLearning may have been something you never thought of. While it was a good alternative for many educational institutions, it was far from the norm. Fast forward to today, and eLearning is a household term.
Now that eLearning has become a necessity for everyone...parents, students, and educators have one question: How effective is eLearning (if it even works at all)?
(Spoiler alert: It does!)
Check out some of the misconceptions about eLearning and how it can be just as or more effective than traditional education methods.
“eLearning isn’t as personalized as traditional learning.”
False! In a classroom, there is actually less time for personalized learning as compared to eLearning. Due to the high number of students and other distractions in a classroom, educators often have to wear too many hats. Historically, they have difficulties because of a lack of time and resources; which leads them to “teach to the middle”. Meaning, while some students struggle, others who excel become bored, and only a portion is having their needs appropriately met.
With eLearning, this is all avoidable!
Each student has extra time and resources available to them via the computer should they need it. Those who need extra help can reach out more easily without disrupting the lesson. While those excelling will have extra lessons available to them. With eLearning, one size does not have to fit all.
“eLearning is not accessible.”
False! Sure, in the past, computers might have tripped up the average user, but today, eLearning is practically seamless. You don’t have to be a tech wizard anymore to utilize the power of your Learning Management System (LMS).
Most have incredibly user-friendly interfaces and additional features that make eLearning a great option for all types of users. With the right LMS, both students and educators have easy access to all their learning materials, chatrooms, and necessary technologies to be successful. Many are even more accessible with lots of opportunities for localization.
“eLearning doesn’t engage learners as much traditional classroom education.”
False! eLearning actually uses many of the same methods used in classrooms to teach students. Due to differences in learning styles, some students have a harder time if the classroom lessons focus heavily on lectures or other learning methods not suited to them. With eLearning, there is more access to different modes of content (think activities, videos, games, or traditional text) to engage all types of students.
Before passing judgment on eLearning, check it out for yourself and see just how well it compares to traditional learning! Even when the events of 2020 seem like a blip in the past, eLearning will continue to be a viable and effective option.
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