Proper synchronization between e-learning content and visuals

I have always been fascinated with visuals more so in e-learning content. Hence; it was natural for me to write a blog depicting proper synchronization between both these aspects to blend a completely attractive package deal for the target audience.

Ever wondered how there is an easy synchronization between dialogue delivery and lip sync between movie co-actors? This is because they work really hard to get their act together and put together a performance which is ever-lasting and creates a never ending impression on the viewers. In the same vein; e-learning courses need an initial push to make their course content visually attractive. The only way to make it possible is by merging pictures and visuals with the content so that the overall impact of the content goes through a tremendous change for the better of course! But the point is to make sure that the videos and visuals are synchronized in such a manner, that the students do not feel that visuals are irrelevant to the course curriculum.  The only way to do that is by including the images and videos only in the portions where they are of utmost importance. I have dedicated this blog on providing useful reasons that will help you understand the relevance of visuals in e-learning course and how they can these visuals be given a proper treatment in terms of the course design? This is a very big question and will be answered in this blog.

But first of all let us look at the reasons for including visuals in the e-learning course content:

• Images add new dimension to the content: No matter what your course is all about without images it would be like a dry canvas without any color. If you add images to the course it will give a new dimension to the course. It will also make the students enjoy the course more with the help of proper images and diagrams. Moreover; layout is of prime importance to the course pattern; whether you are the writer of the course or the designer this aspect cannot be missed at any cost.

• Arouse interests in the target audience with minimal attention: Whether you want to depict a tragic massacre or a violent conflict these things can be depicted through images which arouses interest in the minds of the students. It also makes students feel the emotions in less time. Please understand that words are more important at intellectual level whereas for emotional connection visuals are quite necessary.

• Visual is the new trend: Pick up any industry there is always a way to communicate visually with the help of images. Imagine an image of a large medical transcription company depicting happy employees, following protection of patient information as a part of their training. Hence; through visual images anything and everything is possible. This also shows that the company is following HIPAA law.

• Show the intangibility aspect of the product through visuals: In every business there are tangible and intangible aspects. Concentrate on the intangible aspects and depict them with the help of visuals. For example; in a medical transcription services protection of patient information is of prime importance depict it with the help of an image which showcases the benefit of hiding the information from others.

Gone are the days when you required a perfectly great visual to depict your industry standards. You do not have to use Hollywood graphics to show your services; the most important thing is to include or integrate interesting visuals to make it attractive for the target audience. This way you will attract more and more end users who will like to view your course content. In the end I would like to end this blog through an interesting quote from Orson Welles,

“Create your own visual style….let it be unique for yourself and yet identifiable for others.”

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Points that distinguish thriving e-learners from successful classroom students

There has always been a huge debate over classroom education and e-learning courses. In this blog; I have tried to integrate some points that distinguish between thriving e-learners from successful classroom students.

Initially online education was regarded as a burden; because you had to research a lot on decent courses on internet and then enroll them. But with times, technology has evolved; and now we are seeing e-learning courses everywhere. In fact there is no restriction of age group to enroll for online education. Now this is great news for people who wish to be learners throughout their lives irrespective of their age. Now even K-12 students are using e-learning courses to make their creativity sound. This is a welcome change and there is many more to come in near future. But what are the distinguishing points that make e-learners different from successful classroom students? This blog will answer this question by providing some valid points of difference between both these teaching mechanisms. In the end you will be able to be answer the question whether online education is better than classroom education or vice versa? So let me start off with the points:

• Personal responsibility: As far as classroom teaching is concerned the personal responsibility of the students’ lies with the ability of doing the things that are explained in the class by the teacher; nothing more or less. Whereas; in case of e-learning students have to take charge over their learning. They cannot depend on anyone to explain them what to do next. They need to complete their task on time without any supervision, facilitate the work by submitting it to the teachers hence; there is more personal responsibility in e-learning courses than in classroom learning.  

• Guidance and direction: In a typical e-learning course the student will wait for the teacher’s guidance to complete the task but will not entirely depend on it. But in classroom education, students have been taught to follow what has been taught in a rigid manner. There is no scope for improvisation.  Good self direction is a very important component in education and learning. I have also emphasized this point several times in my blogs that self learning is the best learning. Hence; e-learning courses are a step ahead as they make students independent and think creatively while resolving the problem which is quite impossible in classroom education.

• Working independently vs. in group: Now this is a big point. Because as you know in e-learning courses the scope of doing group activities is minimal. You can interact with each other by organizing an online discussion forum but that personal touch of one-on-one interaction is missing from e-learning courses. Moreover, the time factor is also an important component and the students have to achieve their goals in specified period set up by the tutor. Whereas; in classroom education teachers can use this as an opportunity to make students work in group. This also makes them cover up each other’s weaknesses and built on their strengths. Hence; in terms of group activities class room education is far better than e-learning.

From the points mentioned above; we can say that e-learning has a key role in the future of education section. Hence; there is no way to confirm that classroom education is better than e-learning courses. But this is a huge debate which will never end. I would like to conclude this blog by inferring a quote from Arthur C. Clarke,

“Any teacher that can be replaced by a machine….should be!”

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