K P joshi sir
You cannot compare medical field with other industrial fields.
We are dealing with humans.
Regards
Prashanth
Shilpa ma'am
totally disagree with your first point that E-learning enables us to quickly create and communicate new policies, training, ideas and concepts.
It takes lot of time in designing
NO role of part time students in medicine either at UG/PG level
Tanuja ma'am
Electronic devices to assist disabled learners.Can i know what kind of disability ma'am.
Treatment by video conferencing is not yet legal ma'am.
regards
Prashanth
Dr.Aleemuddin sir
I agree with your statement that "Students do not see e-learning as replacing traditional instructor-led training but as a complement to it, forming part of a blended-learning strategy".
And especially in medicine the role of e learning is minisicule.
regards
Prashanth
Suhasini ma'am
Do you really think that it is practically possible!!!!!
In a study titled "A Comparison of E-Learning and Traditional Learning: Experimental Approach" the following was found out that the mean scores of students under traditional learning seems to be higher comparing to the E-Learning. A further class size comparison in each semester was suggested that smaller size would reflect higher difference of mean scores of students between E Learning and traditional learning. Both of online and offline programs have a lot in common but they have different aspects as well. A student may personally think E-Learning is better choice because of the flexibility in schedule and the comfort and convenience of learning from home. It provides 24/7 accessibility for students who have time management problems. This means that students need to take more responsibility for their own learning.However, E-Learning has not been all positive. E-Learning methodology has a lack of social-interaction, and it depends on the Internet communication with high cost. “Technology is only a facilitator; it can not replace the teacher.” There is still a need to investigate how E Learning can be better designed for successful delivery and what kind of students are well suited for this E-Learning methodology. Furthermore,the findings from interviews suggested that E-Learning would fail for the following factors: the high cost, Internet connectivity problems, students’ computing ability, and maturity of students. And students in traditional class proposed to have a slight improvement in the students’ achievement by using a blended of E-Learning facility, such as blog, chat room, E-mail and E-store (contents and assignments). In addition, Students suggested having a small class size.
My understanding of the study is
E learning suits medical education in a very limited way.
In traditional learning students benefited from small size classrooms, which is also a benefit for the faculty, which requires more number of faculty.
At the same time more stress on e learning may be a THREAT FOR THE STRENGTH OF FACULTY. As automation is effecting lakhs of jobs in other skilled and semiskilled areas.
In my opinion e learning should be very limited and
IT SHOULD BE USED ONLY AS ADJUVANT
e learning is never a one time affair. It takes more to maintain the system and upgrade it from time to time. It is definitely a costly affair.
Madam
I absolutely agree with you that technology has increased in these ten years. But we don't know how much cheating has increased/decreased proportionally , we cannot assume that cheating has decreased.
Plagiarism checking software's can be cheated/fooled by adding synonyms, which is again very rampant.
The level of cheating in online entrance exams is altogether very different.
regards
Prashanth
Satish sir
Thank you for accepting that it is adjuvant to conventional teaching.I think you are more than happy for the adjuvant status to e learning.
Flexibility in clinical , Surgical skills & attitude is not there satish sir.
The new threat of technology for education is E cheating. I would request all to read the review paper i have posted in the main thread 1.2.
Madam i dispute with your statement that for addiction you are you using e learning, they are addicted to the content not the mode. The change in content, especially educational will not be useful. The following help in dealing with internet addiction
1. Electronic Fast like our food fast
2. Brain jogging
3. Encourage for physical activities
I differ with your statements that
1. best feedback is given than in traditional class. For a feedback to be effective its always face to face.
2. e learning where we have option of modifying - But the modification to take place is very difficult.
3.For those who doesn't bother to prepare for their teaching classes its just a lame excuse e-learning doesn't work - Very inappropriate statement, Every teacher will have passion for teaching, however interactive you make it there is lack of that human touch.
Depending solely on an e-Learning platform can make learning less personal, less engaging, and, in the process, less effective.
1. No self-discipline
The main advantage is that it is self-paced. However, because of this inherent freedom, it often translates to no learning. People may switch off from fully engaging in the material, and see the activity as a tick box exercise.
In a self-paced environment, an e-learning task can undergo an irresistible gravitational pull to the bottom of the list, where it can languish for days, weeks, or even indefinitely. The fact is, many people find it much easier to internalize new skills and knowledge through active training sessions with other people, than through an impersonal e-learning module.
2. No face-to-face interaction
While e-learning can be quite interactive these days, through the use of video conferences, webinars, and face-to-face video chat, it still isn’t the same as sitting across the room from a real person. Simply put, there is no substitute for interacting with, and learning from, a fellow human.
3. Lack of flexibility
More complex skills and competencies, it is incredibly difficult to put together an effective e-Learning programme. And in clinical /surgical branches, these complex skills are often the most crucial.The best learning happens when students discover the solutions on their own – by asking questions and obtaining clarification – and with e-learning this is difficult, if not impossible, to do.
4. Lack of input from trainers
E-learning is structured. When a programme is developed, it is based on what the course developers think is the right curriculum at the time. However, learning materials can quickly become outdated – and may contain errors even from the beginning.
The best trainers will sit and talk to people and engage with them to find out what they need to know, and how they need to learn it. Student feedback is highly valuable, however, that's far less possible with an e-learning course.
Skilled trainers and subject matter experts are at their very best when they are being grilled by - and interacting with - their students. This interaction results in a better training process and better trainers. In e-learning, it's largely not present.
5. Slow evolution
After an e-learning course is developed, it can take an inordinately long time for any needed changes to be worked in.
However, with standard training – conducted in the training room, the course can be changed rapidly and even on the fly. Live training remains fluid, and will always be in tune with the particular needs.
6. Good e-learning is difficult to do
Developing a really effective e-learning course takes time, money, and a great amount of expertise. A good e-Learning course involves multimedia, custom web development, technical support, and strong User Interaction design. With live training, the standard systems, processes, and best practices are far more established and well understood.
7. Lack of transformational power
It should be said that e-learning is effective for training process execution and for imparting certain kinds of knowledge. However, real learning – game changing learning – comes about through live connection with a more experienced practitioner.
It is through this engagement that a true transformation occurs and the learner becomes more effective as an individual, moving to their next level of performance. Such change is not par for the course with e-learning.
8. No peripheral benefits
When you bring together a team of people to be trained with subject matter experts, you set the stage for something more than just basic learning. If structured right, the dynamics of personality, intelligence, vision, and creativity all intertwine to create a group that is more than the sum of its parts.
Similarly, live training can foster team-building and create an environment where individuals deepen their relationships, get know each other better and learn in a unique environment where they all have the same goal.
