E-LEARNING TOOLS TO ENHANCE SELF-LEARNING PROCESS IN MODERN SYSTEM OF EDUCATION

Abstract

Learning is a relatively a permanent change in human behavior. This behavior is result of certain internal processes such as thinking, attitudes, emotions and educational programs that have taken place. With innovations in technology, the traditional methods of learning are transforming from instructor centered to learner-centered. These ubiquitous technologies provide huge mass of learning resources to meet their diverse needs of all learners. Role of the instructor has been sidelined by these cost-effective emerging pedagogies. E- Learning is the merging result of technological and pedagogical developments. For today’s generation, technology is an integral part of their life and personal identity. With revolution in Information technology, learning has shifted from classrooms to home and offices. E-learning has widened the learners’ area of knowledge by providing flexible and personalized way of learning. It has become a vital tool of learning process of 21st century. This paper will focus on e-learning and its new approaches towards learning. It will describe the demand, importance, application and integration of e-learning and classroom learning. INDEX TERMS— learning, e-learning, online learning, knowledge management, blended learning