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BRIDGING THE GLOBAL EDUCATION GAP

HOW E-LEARNING PLATFORMS ARE BRIDGING THE GLOBAL EDUCATION GAP

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Education is a process that has been impacted by digitization in almost all its aspects due to the beginning of the digital revolution. The world today continues to face challenges in provision of quality education for its citizens especially in the developing world and therefore e-learning solutions are slowly proving to be vital in closing that gab. They utilize digital education delivery, mobile learning and new technologies to guaranteed that learning can no longer be restricted by place, wealth or infrastructure.

This blog looks at how e-learning platforms are revolutionizing learning and discusses how they affect students, teachers and the world at large. It is directed to researchers, students, librarians and professionals in the field of publications where it gives an insight of how e-learning is transforming education systems all over the world.

THE GLOBAL EDUCATION GAP: A PERSISTENT CHALLENGE

Even though there have been improvements in the E-Learning sector, there are still large inequalities in as regards to access to quality learning. This is a major challenge, especially we see that approx. 244 million children and youth are still out of school especially the low-income countries. Challenges including lack of infrastructure and qualified teachers.

Such opportunities are offering a stable growth for e-learning platforms, and render student the opportunity to learn without geographic or economical restrictions.

THE EMERGENCE OF E-LEARNING PRODUCTS

E-learning platforms are online and open sources for tutorial materials, instruments, classes that enhance learners’ opportunities to learn. From the traditional to Digital the platforms range in their abilities and relevancy in addressing different learning needs both in an academic environment, among different age groups and in other disciplines.

MAIN FACTORS INFLUENCING THE GROWTH OF ELEARNING PLATFORMS

  1. DIGITAL EDUCATION ADVANCEMENTS: Technologies such as fast, reliable Internet connection, multimedia platform learning tools allow creating mass and personalized solutions in education efficiently.
  2. MOBILE LEARNING: This means that learning can be attained irrespective of the region of the world due to the advanced smartphone devices. The mobile learning applications provide short, meaningful, and entertaining knowledge nuggets that students can consume anytime.
  3. EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES: AI, AR, and VR are increasing the engagement and impact of online learning processes as a result.

In this article, we are going to see how the E-learning platforms are serving as the bridge.

  1. EDUCATION FOR ALL STUDENTS QUALITY

One major advantage realize through e-learning platforms is that they do not have constraints like place and physical facilities. Subjects that learners in poorly-equipped areas can access are the same as those in well-endowed schools in urban areas.

  1. PROMOTING LIFELONG LEARNING

Technology based platforms work well for educationally diverse and socially diverse groups like working adults. This makes a flexibility that enables persons to gain skills or acquire new knowledge, without having to interrupt their lives.

  1. ENABLING MOBILE LEARNING

Educations is not confined to the class only as mobile learning apps are advancing and moving towards the next level. These apps contain instructional offerings in form of Microlearning, quizzes as well as interactive Exercises which make the learning process fun and productive.

  1. SUPPORTING EDUCATORS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Web based applications offer different tools and supportive materials to the educators when it comes to developing interesting content. Hence, institutions can opt for blended or fully online approaches to reach more students.

THE USE OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES

Emerging technologies play a critical role in enhancing the e-learning experience:

  1. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

To provide personalized education experiences online, select the teaching methods, formats, and classes of content according to the distinct learning preferences and pace of each student.

  • EXAMPLE: The chatbots powered by artificial intelligence are unrestricted on virtual platforms that can be used as quick helpers who respond to learner’s questions.

  1. VIRTUAL AND AUGMENTED REALITY

VR and AR can incorporate possibilities to travel and perform experiments that in reality are impossible.

EXAMPLE: There are websites such as where students of science are availed with computerized simulation of some exercises to carry out without requiring actual dissection of tools and equipment.

  1. BIG DATA ANALYTICS

Modern e-learning platforms contain systems of data analysis to track performance, establish gains and losses, and modify the material.

  • EXAMPLE: There are platforms that incorporated analytics to assist educators in the tuning of instructional techniques using the most of students’ performance markers.

ISSUES OF EFFECTIVELY CLOSING THE EDUCATION DEFICIT WITH E-LEARNING

While e-learning platforms offer immense potential, they are not without challenges:

  1. DIGITAL DIVIDE

Technological literacy and physical access to the tools as well as high-speed networks to support them remains a challenge to a great many institutions especially in the developing world.

  1. LANGUAGE BARRIERS

A vast majority of the e-learning contents are only available in limited languages leaving out the non-English speaking groups.

  1. QUALITY ASSURANCE

This paper will recommend certain ways that will enable pro-vice chancellors to promote the credibility and efficacy of online courses offered at universities.

  1. LACK OF HUMAN INTERACTION

The face-to-face communication that e-learning occasionally replaces can be a drawback because it influences the learners’ interest in the course.

HOW E-LEARNING CAN BE EXTENDED TO YIELD THE BEST RESULTS

  1. IMPROVING INFRASTRUCTURE

Bidirectional; the satellite connectivity has to be enhanced by governments and organizations in the concerned areas and affordable devices have to be procured and deployed in the concerned areas.

  1. DIVERSIFYING CONTENT

Therefore, e-learning platforms should be able to have contents in different languages and appropriate content to different culture.

  1. COLLABORATING WITH EDUCATORS

Cooperation between e-learning companies and conventional teachers is highly effective since online resources should only enhance face-to-face learning.

  1. HARMONIZING THE RECOGNITION OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES

Applying artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and virtual reality can contribute multiple ways towards enriching e-learning for the both sides of the process.

CONCLUSION

The e-learning platforms in question have the potential of revolutionizing the access to learning the world over. Point solutions for decades-long issues are provided by the use of digital education, mobile learning and trends in new technologies.

In our capacity as researchers, students, librarians, and publications industry professionals we have a collective role to play in promoting e-learning endeavors. From writing research articles for academic journals, to creating formative technology platforms, to participating in policy reform for educational equity, every stepping stone helps to make a difference towards education for all!