TOPIC : DIGITAL LIBRARY
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:ANUJA GEORGE
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:160011003201 :B.Ed MATHEMATICS :AVILA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
E-LEARNING DEFINITION Quite simply, e-learning is electronic learning, and typically this means using a computer to deliver part,or all of a course whether it’s in a school, part of your mandatory business training or a full distance learning course.
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ADVANTAGES OF E-LEARNING Scalable Capacity and consistency High learning retention Time and money savings Technological possibilities Global Lower cost Flexible
DISADVANTAGES OF E-LEARNING
Lack of control Material incompatibility Unsuitable for certain types of training Unsuitable for certain types of learners Expensive Inflexible Disabilities Pedagogically unsound
DIGITAL LIBRARY DEFINITION: “A digital library is a special library with a focused collection of digital objects that can include text, visual material, audio material ,video material, stored as electronic media formats ,along with means for organizing, storing , and retrieving the files and media…”
PURPOSE OF DIGITAL LIBRARY IN EDUCATION Expedite the systematic development of procedures to collect ,store, and organize, information in digital form. Promote efficient delivery of information economically to all s. Encourage co-operative efforts in research, resource, computing, and communication networks. •Strengthen communicatio and collaboration between and among educational instituations. •Take leadership role in the generation and dissemination of knowledge.
Advantages of digital library in education Nearly . unlimited storage space at a much lower cost. Re-allocate funds from some staff, collection maintenance and additional books. No physical boundary Round the clock availability Multiple the access Enhanced information retrieval Preservation for some print material Added value Universal accessibility
Disadvantages of digital library in education Lack of screening or evaluation. Lack of preservation of fixed copy. Lack of preservation of “best in class” Difficulty in knowing and locating every thing that is available,and differentiating valuable from useless information. Job loss for traditional publishers and librarians Costs are spread and many become hidden
CONCLUSION There will be continuing expansion of digital library activates . More and more libraries will have departments and programs in the digital library arena. Digital library will build upon work being done in the information and data management area. Digital library provide an effective means to distribute learning resources to students and other s. Planning a digital library requires thoughtful analysis of the organization and its s, and an acknowledgement of the cost and the need. Digital library present opportunities and challengers for the library and all stakeholders
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