E-learning: Situation and perspectives

Abstract

This paper analyzes the process of learning by using ICT as a platform the goal of which is to facilitate accessibility and flow of information as well as interaction among participants involved in learning, which aims at improving the learning process itself. Special stress is placed on distance learning in a web- based environment. Proposals for a faster and easier integration of such type of learning are given and both its advantages and shortcomings are discussed. The paper also presents an analysis of the approach to e-learning and distance learning at engineering faculties that might be generalized and applied to other branches and learning levels. Changes necessary for introduction of distance learning and e-learning are proposed as well. Shortcomings of the current approach to teaching are pointed out, but possible shortcomings that might occur as a result of e-learning are also emphasized.