Pros and Cons of E-Learning for Students

Advances in technology has also affected the field of education. Traditional forms of learning needed by both students and teachers only included such items as printed materials, a place where lecture can be conducted, writing instruments and paper. However, the advent of computers and the Internet has given rise to E-learning, in which electronic devices aid in learning and teaching. Although many have embraced this change, there are also educators and parents who feel that technology is not entirely helpful. This blog is dedicated to a discussion of the benefits and limitations, benefits and disadvantages of E-learning.

Below are the advantages of E-learning that will be discussed in this blog:

• Students can have the freedom to choose learning material that corresponds to their level of knowledge and interest
• Students can still conduct discussions with their teachers and fellow students even when they are separated by distance
• Structured learning modules allow students to study and learn at their own pace
• Flexibility to send and receive files from teachers and fellow students even when the parties are not physically present
• The skills learned by students in using computers and the Internet can also be used in other facets of their lives
• Successful completion of computer-based courses builds the student's self-knowledge and self-confidence

On the other hand, these are the disadvantages of E-learning that this blog will discuss:

• Students who are not that motivated to study or have poor study habits will likely fall behind
• Students may feel isolated because no face-to-face social interaction is taking place
• Glitches in the equipment used or unreliable Internet connection can slow down or hinder the learning process
• Programs and modules designed for a group of students may not be able to factor in the pace of learning and learning curve of each individual
• Some traditional hands-on courses are difficult to simulate