Report on Virtual Learning: Advantages and Disadvantages Explored

This report provides an overview of virtual learning, also known as online education or e-learning, and examines its merits and demerits. It highlights the affordability, time-saving benefits, and tech-savviness gained through online learning. However, it also addresses the potential for distraction, health issues from prolonged screen time, and social isolation. The report concludes that while online learning offers numerous advantages, it may lack the practical components and face-to-face interaction found in traditional classroom settings, potentially making it less effective for some students. Desklib provides access to a wide range of academic resources, including similar reports and study materials, for students seeking to enhance their understanding of various subjects.

Virtual Learning
Education is necessary for every phase of life.

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Table of Content
1. Introduction
2. Virtual Learning
3. Merits of online learning
4. Demerits of online learning
5. Conclusion
6. References

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Introduction
Online Learning is that
education which take place
over the internet. It is also
referred as E-learning. This
can be taken through any of
the tool like laptop, tablet, or
smartphone with a high speed
of internet connection. This
report includes the concept of
online learning its advantages
and disadvantages with a
brief conclusion.

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What is virtual learning
With rapid progress in technology and advancement in
various learning systems here comes the online learning
mechanism that provides the learners and the tutors a
wide platform to exchange their knowledge worldwide.

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Merits of Online learning
1. Online learning is less in cost means it come to affordability when
compared to old-fashioned learning.
2. Online learning save the time of the student, student can learn and get a
degree while sitting at their home comfort.
3. Being a tech savvy is important in this world to survive while learning
online one can become tech savvy.

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Demerits of online Learning
1. In online learning students can easily lose their concentration as they can easily
move to games or social media for entertainment.
2. Sitting in front of computer screen can cause many health issues like weak
eyesight and back problems due to incorrect posture sitting.
3. Being less contact with humans can leave the loneliness in their life.

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Online learning lacks the practical part of learning
and gives more emphasis on theoretical part also
here is less interaction between teacher and
student. Thus student find it less effective than
classroom learning.
CONLUSION

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Singh, V. and Thurman, A., 2019. How many ways can we define
online learning? A systematic literature review of definitions of
online learning (1988-2018). American Journal of Distance
Education, 33(4), pp.289-306.
Greenhow, C., Graham, C.R. and Koehler, M.J., 2022. Foundations of
online learning: Challenges and opportunities. Educational
Psychologist, 57(3), pp.131-147.
References