E-learning apps for education in India

From residing in gurukuls under the supervision of gurus; to Macaulay’s colonial schooling system, to using ICT (information and communication technology), the Indian education and learning system has been transformed in a great way. With the advancement of technology, various new techniques of learning are being developed.

E-learning apps are one such innovation; where anyone can access the required knowledge, and information using portable platforms like a smartphone, a tablet etc. These learning applications are boon for the modern generation who are unable to go to the regular classes due to the paucity of time or be in front of their computers on a specific schedule. It eliminates the need for fixed time, to attain classes; learned teachers who are punctual or labour of carrying voluminous books and journals. 

In fact, the advancement of E-learning apps, with more effective use of technologies, has transformed the pedagogy from the teacher-centric classrooms, lessening all its physical, social and economic limitations, to a more pragmatic and integrated level of learning in the most favorable environment.

For a geographically vast, linguistically diverse and economically developing nation like India, E-learning apps are very beneficial to enhance learning and teaching. Indian education system is marred by lack and absenteeism of qualified teachers. By using an E-learning application a substantial number of pupils can be educated simultaneously. So a single E-learning app. can fulfill the need of hundreds of teachers and scores of classrooms.

E-learning apps simplify the need for expensive study material, manuals and books to be provided to each student individually. Any student can access the learning material via a handy device and can surf all the desired information available at that point in time. The communicative E-learning offers Interactive education and promotes quality studies for students.

However, every new technology has demerits too. Use of E-Learning apps will reduce employment for regular teachers. Students might feel disinterested or get confused due to lack of motivation or human interaction. Poor technical infrastructure and high internet cost can limit its acceptability among some sections of the society.