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AVILA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

By,
Shefi Sebastine
B.Ed Mathematics
1st Semester
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E-LEARNING
E-learning is electronic learning, and typically this
means using a computer to deliver part, or all of a
course whether its in a school, part of your
mandatory business training or a full distance
learning course.
Although most commonly associated with higher
education and corporate training, e-learning
encompasses learning at all levels, both formal
and non-formal, that uses an information networkthe internet, An intranet(LAN) or extranet(WAN)
whether wholly or impart, for course delivery,
interaction, evaluation and/or facilitation.

Others prefers the term online learning.

Web-based learning is a subset of e-learning
and refers to learning using a browser(such
as chrome and Firefox or internet explorer).
It can also be viewed as learning through
the use of electronic devices.

Advantages & disadvantages

of e-learning
Advantages
Fast delivery.
Personalized training experience.
Eco-friendly.
Disadvantages
Needed internet connection.
Proper knowledge of computer is needed.
Student must be self motivated.
Lack of interpersonal communication.
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E-JOURNALS
The word journal comes from the Anglo
-French term journal, was first used in the
15th century.
Journals that are available in an electronic
format are known as e-journals.
E-Journals are also called online journals,
virtual
journals, digital
journals, zines or e-zines journal.

DEFINITION

According to the Harrods Librarians

Glossary, an e-journal is
A journal for which the full end
product is available on optical disc,
over a network or in any other
electronic form.

FEATURES OF E-JOURNAL
Access issues.
Web presentation.
Search ability.
Likability to, from, within and between
articles.
Interactivity and customization.

ADVANTAGES OF E-JOURNAL
Aid

in scholarly work.
Provision of better access.
Creation of archives.
Unique facilities.

DISADVANTAGES 0F
E-JOURNALS
Difficulty

in reading computer.
Coverage.
Archiving.
Perishable citation.
Authenticity.
Ignoring PDF files.
Requirement of skilled manpower.
Technology.

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ACCESS OF E-JOURNALS
E-journals can be accessed online or in the
form of a CD. The online version has:
Online-only journals.
Online version of printed journals.
Online equivalent of print journals with
additional multimedia material.

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CONCLUSION
E-journals

are scholarly journals or intellectual

magazines that can be accessed via
electronic transmission.
They are the electronic version of the
traditional journals with additional features.
They form an important part of the scholars
research material.

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