E-learning : a myth or reality

Sahu, Satya Ranjan and Singhal, Madhuresh (2002) E-learning : a myth or reality. In Proceedings Workshop on Information Resource Management, Bangalore (India).

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Abstract

E-learning is a means of becoming literate, involving new mechanisms for communication, such as: computer networks, multimedia, content portals, search engines, electronic libraries, distance learning, and web-enabled classrooms. Different web based applications (e.g. email, real-time conference, WebCam) are being used as important tools in the process of e-learning. In India situation is far from reality but does not seem to be impossible to achieve the goal of elearning. In this paper, the examples are taken from the point of the view of Library and Information Science.

Keywords:	E-learning; eZmeeting
Subjects:	L. Information technology and library technology. G. Industry, profession and education. > GH. Education. J. Technical services in libraries, archives, museum. > JZ. None of these, but in this section.
ID Code:	2667
Deposited By:	Singhal, Madhuresh
Deposited On:	04 December 2004
Alternative Locations:	http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/~aditya/import/Paper-DE.PDF
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