Presnted by: Devika Rajan

Social science

Web based learning

Web-based learning is one way to learn, using
web-based technologies or tools in a learning
process.
In other words, learner uses mainly computers to
interact with the teacher, other students and learning
material.
Web-based learning consists of technology that
supports traditional classroom training and online
learning environments.
"Pure" web-based courses are wholly based on
.computer and online possibilities. In this case all the
communication and learning activities are done online.
On the other hand, web-based courses may have
some face-to-face sessions besides the distant learning

 Web-based learning can be also formal or

informal.
Formal web-based learningis
purposed and learning activities are
organised by teachers.
Informal learningtakes place while you
are searching material from the Internet.
It is self-paced, depending on your goals
and ambition to learn.

Online
Learning
Online
Learning
An online learning course is one you take
without meeting a teacher in a classroom.
You can study at home or at work - wherever
you like, whenever you like, within a
prescribed time frame. The courses have a
set schedule and are delivered over a 14
week period. Most courses do not require
that you be online at a certain time of day or
night, but that you are active in the course
during the schedule. You cannot start
courses late nor finish early.

There are many benefits of taking an online

learning course. Some are:
Work in the comfort of your own home or office
Cost Efficient no need to travel to the college, and no parking or
babysitting expenses
Courses fit into life, family and work schedule
Avoid late arrivals to class or class distractions
Enables the opportunity to ask questions spontaneously
Instructors are accessible and approachable
Students have access to their course 24/7
24/7 help desk is available for OntarioLearn students
May be less intimidating than in a classroom setting
Students are able to enhance their technology and Internet skills
Accommodates different learning styles using a variety of delivery
methods

virtual learning

Virtual Learning

Personal computers and the Internet have revolutionized entire sectors

of American society. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Skype and other online
communications media have allowed billions of people around the world
to share ideas in a matter of seconds, mostly at a very low cost. These
advances in computer technology are as remarkable as they are
familiar.
But most people are not aware of how computers and Internet
technology are transforming the way students learn. This emerging
education paradigm is often called virtual learning,and it has the
potential to improve student achievement, educational access and
schools cost-effectiveness.
Specifically, virtual learning uses computer software, the Internet or
both to deliver instruction to students. This minimizes or eliminates the
need for teachers and students to share a classroom. Virtual learning
does not include the increasing use of e-mail or online forums to help
teachers better communicate with students and parents about
coursework and student progress; as helpful as these learning
management systems are, they do not change how students are taught.

Virtual learning comes in several forms:

Computer-Based:Instruction is not provided by a teacher; instead, instruction is
provided by software installed on a local computer or server. This software can
frequently customize the material to suit the specific needs of each student.
Internet-Based:This is similar tocomputer-basedinstruction, but in this case, the
software that provides the instruction is delivered through the Web and stored on
a remote server.
Remote Teacher Online:Instruction is provided by a teacher, but that teacher is
not physically present with the student. Instead, the teacher interacts with the
student via the Internet, through such media as online video, online forums, email and instant messaging.
Blended Learning:This combines traditional face-to-face instruction, directed by a
teacher, withcomputer-based, Internet-basedorremote teacher
onlineinstruction. In effect, instruction comes from two sources: a traditional
classroom teacher, and at least one of the forms of virtual learning described
above.
Facilitated Virtual Learning:This iscomputer-based,Internet-basedorremote
teacher onlineinstruction that is supplemented by a human facilitator. This
facilitator does not direct the students instruction, but rather assists the
students learning process by providing tutoring or additional supervision. The
facilitator may be present with the learner or communicating remotely via the
Web or other forms of electronic communication.

Similar forms of virtual learning are sometimes

grouped into broader categories:
Online Learning: This is any form of instruction that
takes place over the Internet. It includesInternetbasedinstruction;remote teacher
onlineinstruction; andblended
learningandfacilitated virtual learningthat
involves these two virtual learning methods. It
excludescomputer-basedlearning.
Full-Time Online:This is online learning with no
regular face-to-face instruction or facilitation. It
isInternet-basedandremote teacher
onlinelearning only, though it may include some
occasional interaction with human teachers and
facilitators.

Massive
course
Massive
open open
onlineonline
course
Amassive open online course(MOOC)is an
online courseaimed at unlimited participation and open
access via theweb. In addition to traditional course
materials such as filmed lectures, readings, and
problem sets, many MOOCs provide interactive user forums
to support community interactions between students,
professors, andteaching assistants(TAs). MOOCs are a
recent and widely researched development indistance
educationwhich was first introduced in 2008 and emerged
as a popular mode of learning in 2012.
Early MOOCs often emphasized open-access features, such
asopen licensingof content, structure and learning goals,
to promote the reuse and remixing of resources. Some later
MOOCs use closed licenses for their course materials while
maintaining free access for students.

Video/Audio Conferencing

Video/Audio Conferencing

This is a very broad category of online tools, incorporating a range of options from free oneto-one audio conferencing all the way to more sophisticated and expensive tools such as
Polycom which allow multiple sites with entire classes participating using video and audio.
Video and audio, or just audio connection between two computers communicating via the
Internet.
Examples of free audio conferencing software:Gizmo,Skype(both cross platform) both enable users to
speak to other Gizmo/Skype users free of charge (although users can also pay a fee and make calls to
landlines using the computer).
Examples of free video conferencing software:iVisit(cross platform),iChat(Mac
only),NetMeeting(Windows only).
Breeze can also be used for video conferencing (but Breeze is more than just a video/audio conferencing
tool.

Transmitted to & received from any computer in any location that has Internet connection
(broadband desirable for effective use). Teacher must have microphone, can have camera.
Ideally end users have microphone (camera not essential) for synchronous communication.
Technology requirements for video/audio conferencing:
Computer with access (ideally broadband) to the Internet.
Browser.
Speakers to hear audio.
Microphone (to contribute audio).
Web camera to contribute video.