Lingua inglese III - technology and e-learning

Technology and E-Learning

Technology has always had a significant impact on the way we communicate and socialize, particularly the Internet. The World Wide Web (WWW or the Web) is the most popular part of the Internet that brings great benefits to our lives. The web has numerous advantages, such as providing access to a vast amount of information for jobs, schoolwork, hobbies, sports, current events, and real-time news updates. It is much faster and easier to search for information from all over the world on the internet compared to finding information in books.

One area where technology has made a significant impact is in the field of education. Technology has revolutionized the materials used and the way we teach in schools. Almost everything used in today's classrooms is a result of technological advancements. Ongoing theoretical research is focused on how technology can further enhance education.

born with the help of web, is “e-learning”.or is a general term used to refer to computer-Electronic learning E-learningenhanced learning. E-learning mean a didactis based on Internet, that modifies themethods of classical distance-learning; this method integrates in an original way thephysical characteristic of distance didactics with the psychological characteristics ofattendance. The most notable advantages of e-learning are flexibility, convenience and the abilityto work at home. E-lerning allows learners to participate and complete coursework inaccordance with their daily commitments. Other advantages of e-learning include the ability to communicate with fellowclassmates from around the country, a greater adaptability to learner's needs, morevariety in learning experience with the use of multimedia and the non-verbalpresentation of teaching material. For students of virtual classrooms, advantages primarily concern access, time, andcost factors compared to those.

incurred from attending the traditional, physical classroom. For teachers of virtual classrooms, working part-time is a possibility because of the flexible nature of the classroom. Electronic content can be updated more efficiently than printed material, and at a lower cost, which saves the teacher time and money.