Monday, November 8, 2010

Essential of E-learning videos

One of the most exciting features of internet based learning is the e-learning videos. With high speed broadband connectivity penetrating to of the most interior locations, video based e-learning is soon gaining in popularity. Web-based learning accompanied with e-learning videos not only makes for an ideal virtual classroom, but also help promote an effective, engaging and exciting learning experience. 

Nowadays, there are various universities that offer online degree/diploma courses at the graduation and post graduation levels. To obtain such degrees students are expected to study using the online course material and e-learning videos made available by the university and take periodic online tests for assessment. 
That is not all. There are various websites that provide multimedia enriched e-learning content for students studying in school. These websites can go long way in making the entire studying experience truly enriching and effective. However, while studying from such e-learning videos online students should make sure that they have the following essential elements in it.

High quality content for a thorough understanding

To score great marks in school and to ensure a thorough learning experience, students should only refer to videos that are of a high quality.  The term ‘high quality’ not only refers to the technical aspect of these videos but to the content as well. Studying from e-learning videos that are not up to the mark can hamper a thorough conceptual understanding. Therefore while surfing for e-learning videos, students should be sure that they are not getting swayed by the high quality animations and other effects used in these videos, but should also ensure that along with quality animations the content of these videos is also up to the mark. 

However, students who have a dial-up connection or a low broadband speed cannot fully experience the benefits of e-learning as buffering/ downloading of these e-learning videos can consume a lot of time and can therefore be quite a hassle. 

Logically organized material for a smooth learning experience

A variety of multimedia enriched videos can not only make learning fun but help make it an extremely engaging experience. Along with adding variety to the study schedule, these 2D, 3D and real life e-learning videos impart conceptual understanding in a very simplified manner that help students retain information for a long time. However, bad pronunciation, poorly organized and presented content, incomplete information etc in the e-learning videos not only hamper the pace of learning but can also deter future attempts at trying to understand the concept using online resources. Therefore, while referring to e-learning videos students should make it a point to check it for above mentioned points and only consider learning from those websites that meet the above requirements 

E-learning videos backed by relevant study material for a complete learning

While surfing for e-learning websites that provide curriculum-aligned study videos, students should make it a point to only refer to sites that support these videos with relevant study material. Such a blend of e-learning videos and relevant study material can help concretize understanding and make scoring great marks easy. There are  various websites that provide such chapter-wise learning resources and curriculum-aligned puzzles, chapter-wise practice tests, full length model tests, chapter-wise revision notes and a lot more for students studying under CBSE, ICSE, Maharashtra State SSC board, Karnataka State SSLC board and Tamil Nadu Matriculation Board.

So the next time you want to add some zing to your study schedule, do surf through a few e-learning videos. 

All the best for your exams!

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