e-learning – the cure to the learning deficiency pandemic?
The outbreak of the H1N1, better known as swine flu, has led schools to close/be suspended in May and June. This has been primarily implemented as a safety precaution, resulting in teachers and students remaining at home indefinitely. However, from the news articles and blogs I’ve been reading, this situation seems to have sparked off a much needed debate in current educational methods. What forms of learning can be made possible for students in the absence of the traditional chalk and board? This may serve as a wake up call for educators worldwide, exposing their learning tech-readiness in light of campuses shutting down. It is no surprise that the schools and colleges that are tech savvy and already have these frameworks in place will face the least pressure from campus closure. Digitized content, distance learning methodologies, and multi-directional online communication would go far in encouraging teachers to keep their students engaged, and learning, even at home.
E-learning service providers and specialists can be expected to pounce on this opportunity, and present their case for the need to include online learning & communication methods in such times.
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