The world is shrinking and getting smaller. Communication between two parties separated by thousand miles can be seamless and digital. Thanks to the technology, which can virtually take you anywhere any time. Technology has been a blessing for humans in many areas like medical, defence, space, education, travel, navigation etc. We shall discuss about the innovations in educational field which has been since the technology stepped in. Online education and training is our area of discussion.
Education is revolutionised in this era of Internet Technology. The popular ‘traditional’ method of face to face teaching is replaced by virtual classrooms, recorded lectures and online assignments. It is the technology that has changed the educational system. The students get the maximum benefit of online studies, like prepare and share notes online, discuss a topic and many more. All you need is basic computer skills, a computer system and internet connection. Most courses will have built-in deadlines to ensure that progress is maintained at a manageable pace. You need to finish each course within the allotted time period. The virtual classmates and teachers though work together, but they may never meet each other in person.
The conventional courses which were popular until the last decade seems to be losing their charm at present. Students are encouraged to be creative and follow their passion in choosing their subjects for education. Some new vocational courses have been gaining strength since the last decade and have been quite popular among youngsters. A few courses include but not limited to Media, Mobile Apps, Data Analysis & Statistics, Stock Market Trading, Languages, Web development, Creativity and Innovation, Gaming, Yoga & Meditation. Colleges and Universities have been providing new curriculum to promote them. They have expanded Internationally by providing online courses and virtual classes for overseas students. With the Online trainings, both national or international students study at their own place, in their own pace.
The online trainings and learnings continue to motivate you further even while you are in employment. Most Multi National Companies ask their employees to undergo online trainings as part of their performance review cycles. This ensures that the employees scale up and perform at a superior level irrespective of their career band. A formal education is obligatory to join work. However, continuous trainings will compliment your job skill(s) and keeps you encouraged.
There are various advantages of learning through online training.
- You are never late to your classes. No need to come to campus to attend classes.
- The video lectures can be played, re-played, paused and stopped anytime.
- You can make your own personalised learning plan.
- You can download the video chapters locally for future references.
- You can complete course assignments during the hours that work best on a day-to-day basis.
Top universities like Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Duke and many others in various countries world over are promoting online and distant education. More colleges want to join the league of providing the online education. ‘A College without walls’ is today's reality.
Program types:
There are four types of courses offered.
- Certificate
- Diploma
- Undergraduate
- Postgraduate
Websites offering courses:
Many websites offer free online courses. Few of them to mention:
- Lynda.com
- Udacity.com
- Edx.org
- Coursera.org
- One2study
- academicearth.org
More about the online trainings in the next blog.
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