Learning methods including E-learning
The teaching and learning methods of this curriculum include lecture, seminar, practical work, CBL and PBL methods, field work and e-learning. Some of the methods for e-learning are briefly mentioned below.
E-learning (Electronic learning)
- It is online education. E-learning is Internet-enabled learning. Or e-learning is the use of Internet technology to provide a wide range of solutions, which increases knowledge and efficiency.
- In an online multimedia learning environment, teaching and learning is individually and interactive and focuses on the teacher. In this method, a monitoring and rating system is available.
Advantages:
- Appropriate (self-help, on demand (anytime, anywhere), private tutoring, flexibility)
- Reasonable / effective price (virtual education environment, low cost of materials, reduction of travel costs and budget)
- Compatibility (similar quality of materials and education for all, central control of materials and course contents)
- Developed with mass media (easy to understand and more noticeable
- Repeatability (as many times as requested)
- Easy monitoring capability (less office work, more accuracy)
Duty of the Professors:
- Use of all the available technology
- Incorporating old and new curricula
- Encourage shared learning
- Laying the groundwork for lifelong learning
E-learning tools include:
- Email:
Students communicate with professors via email. Each teacher and student has a specific email address and all course materials such as assignments, course policy, presentations ... are sent through this.
- Chat Groups:
It is used in order to share the relevant problems, lesson preparation or exam topics.
- Video conference:
Exchange of the ideas and knowledge through communication with relevant universities by holding video conferences.
- Website:
Videos and educational information are shared online with students through the relevant websites. Access to websites related to the profession and content can also be done using websites.