Abstract: A form of learning, using electronic means, primarily the internet is E-learning. E-learning covers a wide set of applications and processes, such as Web-based learning, computer-based learning, virtual classrooms, and digital collaboration. The teacher’s role in online learning is mainly that of a facilitator. There is less direct teacher-to- student interaction than normally found in the classroom. E-learning is largely self-motivated, and the student bears more individual responsibility to manage time and complete tasks within the given time frame. However, some students learn less effectively through this method and do not have the required self-discipline to learn via the internet. Although e-learning provides a number of advantages like personalization, interoperability and reusability, flexibility for users, significant disadvantages also exist for students. The teacher in an online course plays an integral role in the success or failure of the same. Majority of the students feel comfortable in the traditional classroom where they can interact face to face with the teacher. The effectiveness of e-learning also fluctuates based on an individual’s learning style and behavior type. Moreover, their learning styles may differ and they may not be able to comprehend the given information without further explanation from a teacher. Not all students are self- motivated and self-determined to handle online courses Therefore, as suggested by this research conducted on 1st year students of general degree colleges of North 24 Parganas, E-learning may not be able to replace the traditional classroom completely it can be used as supplement to it.
Keywords: E-learning, traditional classroom, replacement, supplement.
Title: E-Learning: A Replacement or Supplement to the Traditional Classroom?
Author: Dr. Piyali Ghosh, Dr.Amrita Dutta
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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