{"id":5226,"date":"2015-12-03T12:59:52","date_gmt":"2015-12-03T17:59:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stagingps.paradisosolutions.com\/blog\/?p=5226"},"modified":"2021-05-11T01:49:04","modified_gmt":"2021-05-11T06:49:04","slug":"e-learning-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stagingps.paradisosolutions.com\/blog\/e-learning-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"E-learning in India – Time to Ditch the Chalk-Blackboard Combination"},"content":{"rendered":"

In India, over the decades, the face of education has undergone a massive change. The traditional classroom-based model of learning is slowly losing its subsistence and is getting taken over by more futuristic ways of learning like e-learning, i.e., electronic \u2013 learning. E-learning\u00a0in India<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0holds a lot of potential and plays a key part in raising the level of education and literacy rate in developing countries like India.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why E-learning in India?<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

E-learning\u00a0in <\/span><\/strong>India<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0would be instant, online, self-driven and on the go. Besides these factors, the rapid increase in the Internet reach and connectivity is one of the important catalysts for the growth of e-learning. With an average of 250 million internet users in India, the scope of e-learning\u00a0in <\/span><\/strong>India<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0is second only to China and is closing in rapidly with the US figures. Hence, it can be deduced that potential for\u00a0e-learning\u00a0in India<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0is huge.<\/span><\/p>\n

The saga of e-learning in India is not just limited to schools or other academic institutes, but also many Indian companies are nimbly turning to e-learning platforms. And, it is majorly the corporates who benefit the most from e-learning\u00a0in India, as consistent employee learning has become a radical strategic necessity for them.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

What makes e-learning\u00a0in India all the more promising is the push it\u00a0is getting from the government of India and the Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY). DeitY in India, strongly supports e-learning-focused research and development projects taken up by various academic institutes to actively develop tools and technologies for making e-learning\u00a0in India\u00a0easy to undertake.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Aspects of E-learning in India<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Education in India is still majorly imparted by the means of reading, writing and arithmetic. However, the students of today\u2019s generation need a broader means to partake knowledge. So, let’s understand the scope and stake of how much e-learning\u00a0in India<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0can deliver.<\/span><\/p>\n

Live Instructions<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Certain curricula may require live chat or live broadcasts from specialised instructors or subject matter experts. By the means of live sessions, the instructor can provide information from one location to students at multiple locations. This is an important aspect of\u00a0e-learning\u00a0in India, given the geographical\u00a0mishmash in India.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Video Content<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The lectures, teaching sessions, documentaries, simulation training<\/a> modules can be pre-recorded and delivered to the students in a \u2018store and forward\u2019 model. This makes it easier for the students to view it when needed. Another critical aspect of executing\u00a0e-learning\u00a0in India.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Video Conferencing<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Video conferencing<\/a><\/span> technology helps students to interact with one another just as much they can with the instructors. This helps the students solve their queries and doubts in real-time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Gamification<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

It is seen that a visual, a photo or an infographic helps in better retention of the information. Hence, this point of \u2018visual-memory-being-better\u2019 is harnessed and applied in the e-learning domain in the form of gamification<\/span><\/a>. The course modules are converted to levels that the learner has to overcome, in case he wants to unlock the next levels. Besides levels, points or badges\/trophies can be earned by the learner as he proceeds in his curricula. It is seen that gamification is more effective as a part of e-learning\u00a0in India<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0than traditional training approaches.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mobile-Learning, as a part of\u00a0e-learning\u00a0in India<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

This is a form of distance learning designed for learners to access information from their mobile devices at their time convenience. M-learning devices include phablets, MP3 players, notebooks, mobile phones and tablets. Portability is the name of the name of the game when it comes to mobile-learning<\/a>, associated with\u00a0e-learning\u00a0in India.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Easy Test Administration<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Mostly, standardised test formats are used to evaluate students for a certain level of expertise in learning. However, an essential pre-requisite of these tests is that they must be delivered securely and on-time to keep up with the pre-determined academic schedules. In many countries, this is simply a daunting task given their varied geographical span and diverse population. For this, digital delivery could be the much-needed solution and\u00a0e-learning\u00a0in India is the key.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Provision of Up-to-date Learning Material<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The learning material keeps changing and updating as newer aspects of education come into picture. It is difficult and more so expensive for the students to keep purchasing new study material every time. In this case, digital delivery via an e-learning\u00a0in India<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0platform can help solve this issue for the e-students.<\/span><\/p>\n

Self-Paced Learning<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

When the learning shifts to computer-based training, learning becomes self-paced. This type of learning is common in higher education and trade-oriented learning. It\u00a0helps the learner to learn according to his convenience as he\/she doesn\u2019t have to adjust his\/her timings to that of the classroom or the tuition institutes. <\/span><\/p>\n

Conclusively, it can be said that e-learning\u00a0in India<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0can be a boon to those who do not have access to good quality education, but are keen on honing their skills. With e-learning\u00a0in India<\/span><\/strong>, learning truly becomes multi-dimensional. E-learning\u00a0in India<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0will mainly help those professionals who are already in jobs, but still want to reskill and gain an edge over others, however\u00a0without taking time off from their professional lives. All said and done, India truly cannot afford to miss the e-learning bus. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you are thinking of springing onto the e-learning\u00a0in India<\/strong>\u00a0bandwagon, then we would love to speak to you. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Want to know more about how you can incorporate e-learning in your organization? Be it educational sector or corporate, our LMS experts will help you figure your exact e-learning needs. <\/b>Contact us Now<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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