We belong to the age where tabs have replaced textbooks and all one needs is a phone to access a research paper. Do students as learners value this change and consider it for the better? One thing to keep in mind is given that most of the work-force operates online and requires computer and AI, being tech-savvy is an obvious advantage to anyone. Students often find laptops more fun than textbooks, and YouTube videos as better than a boring lec ...
With the increased use of technology for education, the students have and almost unlimited access to information. This is a good thing and vastly widens the scope of learning. The access to information also allows the student to not only read further into one topic but also delve into other related topics to gain a wholesome understanding. For example, A student wishing to learn more about how Myocardial infarction (Heart attack) works might go ...
A learning management system (LMS) is a computer program/ software application that is used in the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting, automation, and delivery of educational courses, and training or development programs. The LMS forms a major part of e-learning. It aids the management of almost all aspects of the learning process. An LMS allows the learning material to be customized according to the learner’s needs while also ...
While it is true that technology greatly enhances the learning process, it has its cons as well. A student might find presenting a PPT a better experience than drawing on the board and explaining the concept to their class. However, it is also likely that they can get caught up with the idea of the various possibilities technology makes available to them to such an extent that they do not pay attention to the details of their content. The teach ...
When I can’t see you, I’ve no idea what you’ve not understood: Prof. Sandra Though initially not ‘tech-savvy’, Professor Sandra has managed her way through the pandemic and gradually mastered the skill of teaching Biochemistry online. She has been in the teaching field for a good twenty-seven years and doesn’t miss the physical classroom much. She ensures her sessions with the students remain interactive and that everybody in the class participa ...
