I support Dr Satish ,as he says e learning has a lot of flexibility in all aspects and follows all adult learning principles very essential in learning

Dr Shobha e learning can be very effective in using hidden curriculum as we can assess the process effectively ,medical graduates are not being produced on line but by on line exams which are successfully being implemented for eg NEET

Dr Sujith answering your first point yes interactive class room is indeed possible when we put technology to proper use ,surveys and quizzes can make it possible

on behalf of Dr Suhasini i would like to answer Dr Prashanth ,yes it is possible practically with coordination from all sectors

Dr Nirmala ,I would like to dispute your points

1.Absence of personal interaction with teachers can be avoided by regular on line interaction

2.Time spent in searching information by itself is a learning process so well spent

3.Practical skills can very well be learnt due to repitition

4 assessment can be improved with time with stringent rules

5.In fact e learning makes us more social as less effort is needed to communicate

6 Clinical skills can be taught with e learning tools effectively

7 Web costs are very minimal now and are good investment for a secure future for teaching

I support Dr Vidya ,yes a learner is an adult learner ,you cannot forcibly make him sit in a classroom and listen ,so to increase his concentration you have to stimulate his interests ,best way being e learning

Dr Srinivas that is the whole point which we trying to discuss, e learning as you have agreed has advantages and you say it has disadvantages ,which we are trying to overcome ,a rose however beautiful it is has thorns which are protective mechanism for it ,we are seeing enormous potential in e learning which will overcome all the starting problems and hiccups and become an asset for M.E

I beg to differ from Dr Philipbauer ,we are here talking about education and not food,water or electricity ,we already have existing infrastructure,colleges and trained teachers ,we are trying to implement e learning to keep up with the fast advancing technology in the world and to improve our teaching standards with the help of latest electronic tools,adolescent population if left unaided and unguided with their gadgets will definitely go astray ,now is the time for us to step in and gradually guide them to look towards e learning

I would like to dispute Dr Sudarshan Raj,i dont agree that e learning is a hyped up entity ,all over the world e learning is being blended with conventional one so that authenticity and relevance are controlled in delivering proper content to the students,knowledge is being tested in the form of on line surveys and quizzes and on line tests ,data processing though out sourced is absolutely controllable by the academic administrators ,the on line exams taking place in our country are examples for that

Dr Srinivas i agree that students are using electronic gadgets but if you see their content most of them are having text books and practical points and useful videos ,it lies in our hands to channelise their interest and stimulate them academically ,hold on line quizzes ,give small prizes ,form on line groups and keep them busy