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ONLINE ASSIGNMENT ON
TOPIC:-
ONLINE LEARNING – BLOG
Submitted to: Submitted by:
PRIYA K.S ANJALI. A
Lecturer in Physical Science (PHYSICAL SCIENCE)
SNGK B. Ed College SNGK B. Ed College
Candidate Code: 182 14 382 003
Submitted on: 11/09/2015
INDEX
SL.NO CONTENTS PAGE NO
1 Introduction 1
2 Online Learning 2
3 How will I learn? 4
4 Blog 4
5 Types of Blog 5
6Instructional, Educational Blogs for Learning
Physical Science7
7 Benefits and Limitations of Blogging 9
8 The Benefits of Online Learning 9
9 Advantages of Online Learning 11
10 Disadvantages of Online Learning 13
11 Conclusion 15
12 Reference 16
INTRODUCTION
Educational technology is the effective use of technological tools in learning.
As a concept, it concerns an array of tools, such as media, machines and
networking hardware, as well as considering underlying theoretical perspectives
for their effective application. Educational technology is not restricted to high
technology. Nonetheless, electronic educational technology, also called e-learning,
has become an important part of society today. Educational technology includes
numerous types of media that deliver text, audio, images, animation, and streaming
video, and includes technology applications and processes such as audio or video
tape, satellite TV, CD-ROM, and computer-based learning, as well as local
intranet/extranet and web-based learning.
Online learning or e-learning offers a number of advantages for people and
companies looking to develop a new content program or curricula none bigger than
the ability to offer that training anywhere, anytime. Technology has become the
key to a new world of education. Online learning has become one of the most
popular ways of gaining access to an education especially to growing demand of an
adult population that is trying going back to school.
Teaching and learning are never static processes, and in the sciences we are
Increasingly mindful of the constructivist learning paradigm. We accept that
Science education needs to change from teacher-centered teaching to student
centered learning, from passive learning to active learning and towards a blended
learning situation that relies heavily on research-led teaching. Lately we have been
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asking how the newest developments on the Web can be used to achieve these
goals.
Online learning makes vital contribution to the learning of physical science. This
assignment deals with the contemporary benefits of online learning, and that these
benefits significantly outweigh the issues, challenges and disadvantages of online
learning.
ONLINE LEARNING
“E –Learning means the delivery of learning with the assistance of interactive,
electronic technology whether offline or online.”E –learning can be asynchronous
(meaning learners are experiencing the learning at different times) or synchronous
(meaning learners are experiencing the learning at the same time). On-line learning
today provides a quality alternative to on-the-ground courses. It offers students
greater flexibility as to time and place as most courses are offered asynchronously,
meaning students can take them at any time of the day or night.
Online learning is a way of studying for an
internationally recognized qualification
without needing to attend classes on campus.
Online learning is giving people new choices
and newfound flexibility with their personal
learning and development.
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The reality is that because of
technology the world we live today
is much Different than the one our
kids live just 20 years ago. Our
generation went from the time of
the ‘Eight Track, leap to the times of the Walkman, CD player, VHS and DVD.’ Etc
But today’s world is belongs to the ‘I Pod, text messaging, Wiki’s, Face book and
Blogs’ Generation. These speedy changes have forced everyone, peoples or
institutions to make immediate changes. Education institutions are too trying to
pull alongside to these changing technological time. Consequently, these
Institutions have not only changed their programs, curriculums, and offers; re-toll
their faculty, etc., in order to facilitate access to a good education. Online learning
offers new educational possibilities to all potential students: “If you can’t go to
school, we’ll send the school to you.” (Dwyer, Beriberi, and Doer,).
Nowadays, online learning turns out to be more and more practiced. Many
traditional universities started to share their courses online for free. It represents an
easy and comfortable method to achieve knowledge in almost every field, from law
and accounting, to human sciences, such as psychology and sociology or history. It
also provides different opportunities to study science subjects like physics
chemistry etc. Online learning is a great alternative to traditional universities,
especially for people who can’t afford the time and money to take real courses.
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HOW WILL I LEARN?
Online programmers deliver programmed content and opportunities to interact
with other students in a number of ways. Using variety of platforms to deliver
content and allow interacting with other students. Platforms may include one or
more of the following:
virtual learning environment, e.g. Moodle, Learn
or Blackboard Collaborate
wikis
blogs
discussion boards and forums
video streaming services, e.g. YouTube or Mimeo
virtual worlds, e.g. Second Life
BLOG
Wikipedia defines a blog as a, “A weblog (usually shortened to blog, but
occasionally spelled web log or weblog) is a web based publication consisting
primarily of periodic articles; most often in reverse chronological order.”
Blogging is the posting of journal like pages to a website. While these pages
can contain photos or media, they are primarily focused on the easy ability to post
written thoughts to a website. The postings are organized chronologically.
Teachers and educators have use blogs to allow for what is commonly called “peer
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review,” meaning that students can post writings or assignments to the web the
other students can respond or encourage through the comment feature.
In a broader and more educational system, blogs are about communicating. We
observe our experience reflect on it, and then write about it. Other people read our
reflections, respond from their perspectives by commenting or writing their own
blog article. We read their perspectives, often
learn something through their eyes, and write
some more.
TYPES OF BLOGS
There are so many different types of blogs
being popular these days. It is important to note
that blogs are not only different from one
another on the basis of type of content they
have but they also differ from one another on
the basis of the manner in which content is
presented on them. To this point, various types of blogs are mainly categorized on
the basis of the genre they belong to such as personal blogs, business blogs,
political blogs, news blogs, and non-profit blogs and so on.
Defined below are some of the main kinds of blogs. Let us take a look:
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Personal
among the different blogs type, the personal blogs belong to the largest
category of blogs which comprises of blogs relating to personal topics
such as music, travel, family health, and politics and so on.
Business
Business types of blogs are related to professional category and they
usually belong to professionals ranging from real estate professionals to
lawyers and stock brokers and even doctors.
Schools
Word Press is a very popular blog which is popular among the teachers
and student’s communities for educational purposes such as facilitating
collaborate among different groups regarding classroom projects.
Sports
There are dedicated sports blogs on the internet where so many teams,
athletes, and fans make use of blogs to express and share their passion for
different kinds of sports.
Personal
There are many people who prefer to keep their blogs private and thus share
photos and other personal information within close friends and families
only.
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Micro blogging
Micro blogging is the practice of posting small pieces of digital content
which could be text, pictures, links, short videos, or other media—on the
Internet. Examples of these include Twitter, Face book, Tumblers, and by far
the largest WeiBo.
Educational
The web log dealing with education is called educational blog.
Educational blogging is blogging by students, teachers, administrators,
industry experts, and other entities that focus primarily on the educational
process and educational interests.
INSTRUCTIONAL, EDUCATIONAL BLOGS FOR LEARNING
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Blog on physical science and physical science education develops postings will
fall into two categories. The first category will be for reviews of papers found in
academic journals or on the web that relate to issues pertaining to blogs, wikis and
their use in education – in particular, physical science education. The second
category will constitute an annotated list of weblogs. The life of blogs, even that of
team blogs is always dependent on participation. Many blogs come to a dead end,
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due to either waning interest by the blogger or because they have moved on to
other blogs or other forms of communication and participation. The challenge for
the educator is to maintain interest and relevance within the blog. It is hoped that
the blog will also provide a platform for the interchange of information and ideas
on physical science and physical science education.
Just as everyone has a unique fingerprint, each student has an individual style
of learning. Not all students in a classroom learn a subject in the same way or share
the same level of ability. Differentiated
instruction is a method of designing and
delivering instruction to best reach each
student. Blogs can be used as an instructional
medium in many different ways. They are
often used to complement other technologies in distance learning or face-to-face
training and education. Blogs can be used instructionally as a group journal where
all members can post their work or each individual in a group can have his/her own
blog with each linked from a single webpage. Instructors can also use blogs to
facilitate group work as a stand-alone course delivery method. As a stand-alone
delivery method, blogs can involve outside experts or instructors in the process.
Due to the accessibility and the asynchronous delivery, experts and outside
instructors can easily participate. Several researchers have given lists of various
ways blogs can be used in instruction. For instance, Hoffman (2006) suggested
several uses for blogs in college courses – instructors can use the blog as an online
course management tool or they can post a weekly topic and have each student
respond to the topic; instructors or students can post articles relevant to the course
or students can post
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their thoughts with regard to assigned articles. The blog can be used as a class
discussion vehicle for course readings and lectures as well as being a place to post
students assignments .Students can be provided a virtual meeting.
BENEFITS AND LIMITATIONS OF BLOGGING
BENEFITS
Offers rich opportunities to interact with diverse audiences.
Allows readers of the blog to post comments of their own.
Can encourage shy students to express themselves.
The material can be shared outside the class.
Offer communication anywhere any time.
Quick to update with new content.
LIMITATIONS
Can be time consuming to keep the blog updated.
May create competition between students.
Blogs formats can make following a discussion difficult.
Due to its casual nature, blogs may encourage sloppy writing habits.
The Benefits of Online Learning
Students all together in a classroom or scattered all
over the country in different time zones, they can still tap
into the same course materials, and at a time that’s
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convenient to them. Small wonder, then, why online and e-learning has caught on
with schools and universities,
retail chains, top corporations, and among professional trainers. Teachers can
optimize the timeliness and focus of the curriculum, students can better fit learning
time into their schedules, and companies end up spending less on training their
workforce.
But those are just some of the benefits of online learning. Here are some others:
Simple, Flexible Logistics : After location, time is the greatest limitation on
learning. That goes for both the instructors and the students, each of whom has
to be both available and in alignment with the other for face-to-face instruction.
By removing that requirement, everyone involved can participate at a time, and
for a duration, that suits his or her schedules.
Immediate Results and Feedback : Anyone who has graded papers knows it
can get tedious, and it’s time-consuming. Many of the most popular
standardized tests, in fact, still rely on evaluation techniques that slow results.
Most online learning technologies integrate online quizzes and other tools to
more rapidly evaluate the pace of learning.
Better Retention : With clever design, user experience, and multimedia, online
instruction can prove to be a richer and more effective learning experience than
traditional methods and channels.
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Greater Access to Expertise : In any country, there are only a handful of cities
that can claim among their residents the experts in every field of study. Take
away the limitations of geography, and expertise is free to travel almost
anywhere. This transformation allows information on highly specialized
subjects to reach more people, paving the way for advances in fields
from telemedicine to non-profit charities.
The Most Up-to-Date Content at Much Lower Cost : The sticker
shock associated with the textbook market is not news to anyone who has
enrolled in even a single college course. And yet, despite the cost, our
knowledge of most subjects continues to grow and evolve, making $200
textbooks unreliable with a few years and eventually of no use at all. The remote
delivery of curriculum allows instructors to keep materials up-to-date, and the
lower costs over time remove what for some are insurmountable obstacles to
furthering their education.
Advantages of online learning
Convenience and flexibility
1. Schedule Flexibility: Students can access their course at any time, from
anywhere they can log on, in most cases. This means that parents, working
students, and professionals on the move have the option of attending classes no
matter their work schedule. Students only need a computer and Internet access to
take online classes.
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Ease of accessibility: Courseware can be accessible for students when they need it.
Students can review lectures, discussions, explanations, and comments. Individuals
can also share notes with each other to help facilitate community learning.
2. Range of options: Students may be able to choose from a wider breadth of
degree programs.
3. Students control study time: One of the benefits of online education is that
students may not have to sit for long periods of time. Lessons can be paused
when needed, and notes read at will.
Student enrichment
1. Chance for interaction: Online courses may be less intimidating than the brick-
and-mortar classroom setting, and could help to increase student interaction. By
allowing everyone to have a voice, shared ideas grow diverse as well.. In a
traditional classroom, the conversation could have moved past the point where
the student may be willing to comment.
2. Online communications: Instructors can be more approachable in the online
setting. Students may feel more comfortable talking openly with their teachers
through online chats, emails, and newsgroup discussions rather than face-to-face.
Online correspondence also cuts out having to wait for office hours that may not
be convenient for either party.
Cost-effective choices
1. Money saving option: Students may be able to save money by not having to
physically attend classes. Online courses may help individuals cut down or
eliminate costs of transportation, babysitting, and other expenses incurred by
attending classes in a traditional setting.
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2. No more expensive textbooks Some web-based classes may not require
physical textbooks, as reading materials may be available either through the
school's own library or their partnerships with e-libraries and other digital
publishers. E-textbooks might offer substantial savings for students, adding up to
hundreds of dollars a year.
3. Quicker (and cheaper) turnaround of finished product.
Opportunities for convenience, cost-effectiveness, and student enrichment are
just some of the variables that have contributed to online learning's
growth. Distance education has gained steam in these areas, and advocates are
Continuously looking to improve upon these as well as other facets of the
experience.
Disadvantages of Online Education
1. Limited bandwidth means slower performance for sound, video, and large
Graphics. Know the bandwidth available to your audience and what
reasonable “Wait” time for them is before you commit to the Net. On
average, most mobile end users are still running on a 28.8 kpbs connection.
2. Someone must provide web server access, control usage, and bill users (if
Applicable): The Net doesn’t magically solve all of your resource issues.
Plan on having someone oversee some of these issues.
3. Time required for downloading applications - Again, be very, very aware
of Download times and we still recommend looking at delivery options
considering a 28.8 kpbs modem if you are delivering training to an external
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audience or over the Internet. Your training might be great, but if your
audience isn’t patient enough to Wait for it to download, it doesn’t matter.
4. Student assessment and feedback is limited - The Internet provides a
wonderful means to get all kinds of information back and forth to your
audience, but it also makes it harder to assess some types of student feedback
and information.
5. Many, if not most, of today's web-based training programs are too static,
with little if any interactivity - This is probably due to the bandwidth
limitation, but if we deliver poor, page-turning training, we can’t expect
stellar results from our learners.
6. Cannot design and develop robust multimedia courses - The bandwidth
Limitations of the Net constrain what can be delivered effectively.
7. Are computers replacing human contact? - The Net is not right for all
training.
8. Newness - It may take longer designing and developing WBT courses, the
first time around. Because of its recent emergence to the training arena, new
technologies always require time, experience, and money in order to take full
advantage of its capabilities. The great thing, however, is you’ll learn new
skills and knowledge with each new course.
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CONCLUSION
Online learning should be seen as a complement and extension of classical
forms of learning. As a valuable e-learning tool, blogging can be used in a number
of ways to engage students in discussion, exploration, and discovery. It is
appropriate for both hybrid and fully online courses. Online learning is necessary
for humans due to it relieves and accelerates a method to deepen themselves skills.
Not even the best online course can fully replace the personal contact with a
teacher, or the human relationships that develop in a group. So, traditional classes
shouldn’t be replaced with online learning.
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REFERENCE
Thomas Jeffers University. (2008). Educational Benefits of Online
Learning.
Williams, J.B. and Jacobs, J. (2004). Exploring the use of blogs as learning
spaces in the higher education sector.
WWW.google .com
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