E-learning at the university: the main advantages

If you have little free time, and you do not want to break away from your work, then the ideal way out for you is distance learning. This training differs from the traditional attendance of lectures, the receipt of theoretical material and practical skills in seminars. E-learning does not imply direct, full-time contact between the teacher and students. The distance system and e-mail are used for training. By e-mail, the student receives the necessary teaching aids, as well as access to other educational resources. To do this, you only need to have access to the Internet.

In Russia, e-learning in higher education is becoming more widespread.

What are the characteristic features of such training?

First of all, the student independently works with the materials provided to him, using his personal computer, mobile phone, DVD-player.

If necessary, the student receives advice, advice and evaluation from a remote expert (that is, a teacher).

With distance learning, a distributed user community (social network) is created to conduct a common virtual learning activity.

E-learning involves the timely delivery of training materials around the clock.

Distance learning has a huge advantage: thanks to it, people with disabilities in psychophysical development can receive higher education.

In modern universities, several e-learning models are possible. For example, students of full-time and part-time faculty (that is, with traditional training) can attend electronic training courses in specific disciplines. In addition, among these students are often held various tests (intermediate and final) and self-tests.

In addition, in modern universities, a system of electronic consultations is gradually being introduced, as well as remote seminars and chats that are needed for classmates to communicate on academic issues.

In modern times a mixed form of education is widespread in higher educational institutions, which is a unique combination of distance learning technologies and traditional teaching in lecture rooms. Such a combined form is characterized by a constant interaction of students with teachers, as well as with personnel that provides technical support.

Nevertheless, in order to successfully learn in the "remote format", you need a high motivation to get knowledge in this way.