Assignment on Education

Technology

TOPIC NAME
WEB BASED LEARNING

Submitted By: Sandhya

Submitted to: Dr. Venkatesh Sir
1st Year B.Ed Assistant Professor
(1st Semister) Bearys College of
Education Kodi
Bearys College of Education
Kundapura
Kodi, Kundapura
 Introduction to
Web Based Learning
Introduction: The added value of web-based learning or with other
names such as online learning as part of blended learning compared
to teacher-centered learning is that of helping students to obtain the
right knowledge and skills so that they become active, independent
and collaborative learners [1]. Web-based learning resources have the
potential to support learning processes where students have the ability
to explore knowledge and improve their learning skills [2]. In
learning activities, determining the right learning material is an
important problem in an effort to help students achieve competence.
According to the Ministry of National Education [3] that in the
curriculum or syllabus, learning material is only written in broad
outline in the form of basic material. This condition is one of the
obstacles to learning activities.
 Web Based Learning refers to the learning that take place by using the
internet as an instructional delivery tool to carry out a various learning activities
like downloading, copying the information from websites etc….
It uses the worldwide web or internet as a means and a method for delivery
for a learning and instructions.
Web based learning is often called online learning or e learning because it
includes online content discussion for forums via email, video conferencing and
video streaming or live lectures are all possible through the web. Web based
courses may also provide static pages such as printed course materials.
Definition:
Khan (1997) defines web-based instruction as
“ahypermedia -based instructional program which utilizes the
attributes and resource of the worldwide web to create a
meaningful learning is fostered and suppored”.

Web-based learning can be also formal or informal.

Formal web-based learning is purposed and learning
activities are organised by teachers. Informal learning takes
place while you are searching material from the Internet. It is
self-paced, depending on your goals and ambition to learn.
While e-learning refers to learning activities involving
computers and interactive networks, web based learning is
associated with learning materials delivered in a web browser.
One of the values of using the web to access course materials is that
web pages may contain hyperlinks to other parts of the web, thus
enabling access to a vast amount of web based information.
A “virtual” learning environment (VLE) or managed learning
environment (MLE) is an all in one teaching and learning software
package. A VLE typically combines functions such as discussion
boards, chat rooms, online assessment, tracking of students' use of the
web, and course administration. VLEs act as any other learning
environment in that they distribute information to learners. “Newer
technologies such as computers and video conferencing are not
necessarily better (or worse) for teaching or learning than older
technologies . . . they are just different . . . The choice of technology
should be driven by the needs of the learners and the context in which
we are working, not by its novelty.”
 TERMINOLOGIES
USED IN WEB BASED LEARNING

• e - CONFERENCING
• e – LEARNING
• INTERNET
• HTML
• HYPERLINKS
• INTRANET
• SEARCH ENGINES
• INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER (ISP)
 PRINCIPLES OF
WEB BASED LEARNING

• Principle of Small Steps

• Principle of Active Response
• Principle of immediate confirmation
• Principle of Self Pacing
• Principle of Self Evaluation
 DIGITAL LEARNING TOOLS

• LinkedIn learning
• Coursera
• Hurix
• Udemy
• Google Class Room
• Black Board learn
• Skill Share
WEB BASED LEARNING IN PEDAGOGICAL
PLATFORMS
 DEVELOPMENT OF WEB BASED
LEARNING

• Navigation
• Interactivity
• Graphics
• Images
• Animation
• Teaching and Learning
 NEED & SIGNIFICANCE OF
WEB BASED LEARNING

• Reasons for the growth of WBI include: Growth of distance

education economically reliable and inexpensive source as
compared to computer basing training, live broadcasts,
video tapes and so on
• Enhancing student learning.
• Spending more time with students working in small groups
or one-on-one.
• Reducing repetitive teaching tasks.
• Reducing paper flow and management
• Providing improved instructional materials.
 FEATURES OF
WEB BASED LEARNING

Flexibility and time:

• Training may occur anytime, anyplace that there is Internet
access.
• Individuals can learn at their own pace and around their own
schedules within a given training time frame.
• Individuals gain access to colleagues and experts from
geographic locations with whom they would ordinarily not
have the opportunity to communicate.
• Individuals are able to take advantage of lifelong learning
without relocating or quitting their jobs.
 FEATURES OF
WEB BASED LEARNING

Learning and understanding

• Individuals must think, respond, problem solve, use critical
reasoning, interact and be creative to fully participate in WBT.
• Individuals may feel more in control of their own learning, thus
possibly taking on more responsibility.
• Individuals gain access to real-world examples, databases, experts
and additional sources of information online.
• Individuals are able to reflect in greater depth on responses to
questions or activities posed in training before making their
answers and opinions public to other participants.
• WBT emphasizes a learner-centered approach to training versus
simply logging the number of hours spent in training.
 FEATURES OF
WEB BASED LEARNING

Cross-platform and varied software

• Individuals may be positively challenged by actively navigating
the online environment and learning new technologies.
• Training may be accessed on several computer platforms,
including Windows, Macintosh and UNIX.
• Training may be accessed using many of the common Web
browsers, including Netscape Navigator, Internet Explorer,
America Online, Lynx and other free proprietary software.
 FEATURES OF
WEB BASED LEARNING

Cost:
• Overall training costs are often cheaper for participants due to
eliminating travel and facilities fees.
• WBT is less expensive when considering the districtwide and
worldwide distribution of training, in relation to the limited
number of participants in a traditional classroom environment.
• WBT can be easily updated and "recycled" for additional training
at a nominal fee.
 FEATURES OF
WEB BASED LEARNING

Accessibility and equal opportunity for all

• The standardized nature of WBT equalizes delivery of the
materials for all individuals.
• Opportunities to attend training are created for individuals with
disabilities and others who may be excluded due to time,
geography or mobility.
• Multimedia such as graphics, video and audio can enhance
learning and understanding, as well as be adapted to individuals
with various learning styles.
• Individual characteristics such as physical disabilities remain
anonymous to other participants, thus eliminating judgments and
stigmas often associated with particular disabilities.
• Course information, Notice Board, Time table, Curriculum Map,
Syllabus,
• Communication via email and discussion Boards
• Formative Summative assessment.
• Teaching Materials Such as Slides, Handouts, Articles
• Links to useful internal and external websites for example Library
online data base and journals.
 TYPES OF WEB BASED
LEARNING
1. On site web learning
This method is delivered to the learner in one specific place mainly in the form of the workplace,
schools and universities. Text materials, interactive tutorials, drills, simulations, games, tools and
open-ended learning environments/
Examples of On-Site Web-Based Learning software used for classroom learning situations.
a. Text materials
b. Interactive tutorials
c. Drills
d. Simulations
e. Games
f. Learning tools
g. Open ended learning environments
 TYPES OF WEB BASED
LEARNING
2. Distance learning
Distance Learning makes learning opportunities available to more people and it
creates a community of learners unbound by time and space. Learners will have
the same supplies as the on-site situation and Distance Learning is more
convenient, inexpensive, efficient, accessible, reproducible and maintainable.
Examples of Distance Learning are online classes using learning managements
systems to communicate to learners via e-mail, audio and video conferencing.
Collaborative tools such as Google docs, Google Presentation, and Slide Rocket
are used for learners to collaborate with one another
It includes: e learning and Online learning
 MODELS OF WEB BASED
LEARNING
Synchronous: This means that learners can be interacting and learning at the same time.
(ie. chat rooms, video conferencing, audio teleconferencing)
a. Chat Rooms: Chat rooms refer to synchronous conferencing in the form of a text
messages.
b. Video Conferencing: Video conferencing uses audio and video telecommunications
to bring people at different sites together (Wikipedia, 2012).
c. Audio Teleconferencing: Uses audio to bring people at different sites together.
Asynchronous: The learners can access the learning environment at a different time than
other learners (ie. e-mail , listserv, news groups, bulletin boards, online class settings).
 USES OF WEB BASED LEARNING
❖ Accessibility: Web-based learning allows access to educational
materials anytime, anywhere, as long as there's an internet
connection.
❖ Flexibility: Learners can study at their own pace, fitting
learning around their schedule and commitments.
❖ Variety of resources: Web-based learning offers diverse
content formats such as videos, interactive quizzes,
simulations, and forums, catering to different learning styles.
❖ Collaboration: Online platforms facilitate collaboration among
learners through discussion forums, group projects, and virtual
classrooms.
❖ Personalization: Learning platforms often use algorithms to
recommend content tailored to individual learners' preferences
and performance.
❖ Cost-effectiveness: Web-based learning can be more
affordable than traditional education, as it eliminates the need
for physical classrooms and printed materials.
❖ Real-time feedback: Online assessments provide immediate
feedback, helping learners identify areas for improvement and track
their progress.
❖ Global reach: Web-based learning connects learners from around
the world, fostering cultural exchange and diversity of
perspectives.
❖ Continuing education: Web-based learning offers professionals the
opportunity to update their skills and knowledge without having to
leave their jobs or travel to physical locations.
❖ Scalability: Online courses can accommodate a large number of
learners simultaneously, making them suitable for massive open
online courses (MOOCs) and corporate training programs.
❖ Self-directed learning: Web-based platforms empower learners to
take control of their learning journey, allowing them to explore
topics of interest and delve deeper into areas they find challenging.
❖ Multimedia integration: Web-based learning can incorporate
multimedia elements such as audio, video, animations, and
interactive simulations to enhance engagement and understanding.
❖ Remote learning: Especially relevant during times of crises or
when physical attendance is not feasible, web-based learning
enables remote education delivery, ensuring continuity of
learning.
❖ Adaptive learning: Some web-based learning systems use
adaptive algorithms to adjust the difficulty level of content based
on individual learners' progress, maximizing effectiveness and
engagement.
❖ Professional development: Web-based learning provides
opportunities for individuals to acquire new skills and
certifications relevant to their career advancement or transition
into new fields.
❖ Lifelong learning: With the vast amount of resources available
online, web-based learning supports lifelong learning initiatives,
allowing individuals to continuously grow and adapt to changing
circumstances and industries.
 ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF
WEB BASED LEARNING
Advantage:
• It helps for learning with no time bound at his own pace.
• Less cost and more consistent with flexible functioning.
• One educator can reach countless learners at low cost.
• There is uniformity and consistency in the content deliver to different
learners.
• It can encourage more independent and active learning.
Disadvantages:
• Access to appropriate computer equipment can be a problem for learners.
• Learners can feel isolated.
• Learners find it frustrating, it cannot access graphics, video clips, images
because of poor equipment's.
• It may not be properly recognized by various training and learning
institutions.
Conclusion:
Web based learning offers huge opportunities for learning and access to a
vast amount of knowledge and information. Web based learning is often called
online learning or e-learning because it includes online course content.
Discussion forums via email, videoconferencing, audio teleconferencing, chat
rooms, listserv, new group, bulletin boards, online class stetting, blogs, and
wikis are all possible through the web. Web based courses may also provide
static pages such as printed course materials.
The role of teachers is to ensure that the learning environment provided takes
account of learners’ needs and ensures that they are effectively prepared and
supported. Online learning has advantages, but web based learning should not
always be viewed as the method of choice because barriers (such as inadequate
equipment) can easily detract from student learning.
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