eLearning Advantages of eLearning The A4 of eLearning - Anytime, Any Place, Any Pace, Any Subject: eLearning materials can be accessed at the most convenient time for learning, if the course material is well constructed then learning may take place in short segments and can be customized to suit the learner's needs. Empowerment: Students are in charge of their own learning. Flexibility: eLearning material can be non-sequentially accessed, enabling students to navigate content in different ways, or obtain a global view before tackling the details of individual units. Cost Effective: many students may have access to the same materials thus reducing the cost of delivery. Up-to-date Content: Course content is located in one place so as to be easily updated and to provide direct links to supporting materials such as Internet and library resources. Tailored Learning: the time needed to learn a particular topic or skill is reduced or "compressed" as learning can be modified to meet the users’ needs and requirements. eLearning may provide a wide range of learning experiences including interactive elements. Retainable: the smaller and more relevant the learning is the easier it is to capture and remember. Consistent: all students get the same standardized set of materials from eLearning. Interactive: well-constructed materials will have elements of interactivity through simulations etc. which will underpin and enforce the learning process.   Used To Track Student Performance: student usage of the materials can be monitored and early potential drop-out can be detected and given remedial support. Used to Enable Understanding: of concepts by offering alternative ways to visualize materials and alternative explanations to those given in a single delivery mode such as a lecture, seminar or tutorial (for example, multimedia and hypermedia). Used to Give Instant feedback: from online self-assessment or formative assessment particularly through multiple choice question formats. Used for Self Assessment: students can be offered automatically-marked self-assessment exercises to identify skill/knowledge levels and learning needs before engaging in course content. Used to Assist Students with Certain Disabilities: Access for students with hearing and some physical disabilities may be enhanced.

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