1. ONLINE ASSIGNMENT
TOPIC:
NEED AND IMPORTANCE OF WEBSITE,EDUCATIONAL
CD’S, AND LEARNING MODULE.
SHELIN ELIZABETH VARGHESE
B.Ed MATHEMATICS
REG NO: 13304013
NSS B.Ed TRAINING COLLEGE

2. INTRODUCTION
The invention and evolution of the computers as the developed micro electronic
devices has almost revolutionalized the field and aspects of information
technology.It has made the task of information collection storage, retrieval and
transformation quite easy and effective. Infact computers now a days represent
the latest fine tool in the hands of the users to make use of all the available fruits
of information technology like different types of network, internet and website
for the exchange and use of all types of information needed by the learner as a
part of his self-learning or class room instruction.Owing to the application of
technology , our standard of living has increased. Our needs are met with
greater ease. Now a days learning is easy through websites , educational cd’s ,
learning modules.
1. WEBSITE
A website is a term that describes a collection of web pages, media files and
other digital assets that are all combined in the URL. It’s usually a single web
server that hosts a website and can be accessed via the Internet. In the present
days, most businesses, educational establishment and just ordinary people create
a website to showcase and manage their activities over the web. The enormous
popularity of the internet as a social networking, business and education tool
paved its way for the rise of web pages that make it possible to strengthen their
brand and professional positions in the industry. It is a collection of web pages,
media files and other digital assets that are all combined in the URL. It’s usually
a single web server that hosts a website and can be accessed via the Internet. In
the present days, most businesses, educational establishment and just ordinary
people create a website to showcase and manage their activities over the web.
Now-a-days the need for education institution to have a reliable, effective and
attractive web presence is increasing as online technology is becoming an
important part of the educational process.The higher education institutions play
a vital role in the development of a society while higher education websites
have a lot of roles to fill. They need to provide information for prospective

3. students, current students,parents of students , faculty and alumini. They often
need to include reams of information in a way that makes everything easy to
explore and it’s a great challenge.
Importance of a website
An effective website help with attracting new students as well as for serving the
needs of current students.Higher education institutes needs to make a website to
globally in print the opportunities provided by their institute so it can
be accessed world widely. Higher education institutions and programs can
elect to go through a peer reviews process that is coordinated by private and
state accredits organizations. These organizations are made up of higher
education professionals who evaluate quality based on the organization's
established standards.Higher education web sites provide all the information
about the courses that could boost a student's career prospects and earning
potential, while giving them the chance to immerse themselves in a subject that
really of their interests.
In this technology era, the passion of internet is boosting among the students.
For any search they usually like to use the Google to collect the information.
Similarly in the case of education, it is often helpful to use education websites
as a means of collecting the relevant information about the concerned subject.
Well, it has become very necessary for any new business to promote over the
web. The concept of education websites is still new in India but owing to its
growing need, it is gaining popularity at a fast pace. Students have become
more conscious about their career so that picking right course is necessary as it
is the merely way that ensures their good professional life. In this regard, they
visit education websites and openly discuss their areas of interest and seek all
significant info. Students also visit these education websites to get the
information about the various college or institute; they want to take admission
in like medical colleges in India.
These education websites are especially best for those students who live in the
remote areas and don't able to reach the colleges. They can add their request by
mailing these education websites and fetch the instant responses. It is always

4. advisable to visit education websites as this can help you make sensible decision
concerning your career.
2. EDUCATIONAL CD’S
The extent to which e-learning assists o replaces other learning and
teaching approaches is variable. Now a days CD’s play an important role
in the educational field. Compact Disc Read Only Memory (CD-ROM)
refers to a technology in which a range of data types, such as text,
graphics, audio, photographs, and video can all be stored in digital form
and accessed by conventional Personal Computers.In the past, learning
and simply meant face to face lectures, reading books or printed
handouts, taking notes and completing assignments generally in the
form of answering questions or writing essays. In short, education
,learning and teaching were considered impossible without a teacher,
books and chalkboards. Today education and training have taken on a
whole new meaning. Computers are an essential part of every classroom
and teachers are using DVDs CD-ROMs and videos to show students how
things work and operate. Student can interact with the subject matters
through the use of suchweb based tools and CD-ROMs. Moreover , each
student can progress at his/her own pace.
IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATIONAL CD’S
Students can become active participants as opposed to passive ones where they
simply receive instructions or information.Trust is anotherfactor that enhances
the learning ability of students. Teachers can establish credibility in what they
are teaching.Web based tools can be used for providing demonstrations and
examples that can help students credence in what they are learning.The role of
educational cd’s in the field of education is four fold :it is included as a part of
curriculum, as an instructional delivery systems,as a means of aiding
instructions and also as a tool to enhance the entire learning process. Education
has gone from passive and reactive to interactive and aggressive. It is geared
towards creating curiosity in the minds of students. It helps students to
understand and retain concepts better.CD allows distant learning which literally

5. means that it deliver a ‘classroom’ in the homes. Teacher can establish
credibility in what they are teaching. Web based tools like cd can be used for
providing demonstrations and examples that can help students establish
credence in what they are learning.It provide distance learners with online
communities, live chat rooms and bulletin boards.It allows students to
collaborate and communicate even though they are isolated in their own
space.CD-ROM based training have helped eliminate the need for an instructor
based lesson plans. Students can grasp concepts faster ,proceed and move along
, without being held back by ones who need more time and help for
learning.Such individual pacing is beneficial to all.It allows students to put into
practice information quickly and with better results. Students can save time and
increase their productivity. Educational cd’s can include demos ,feedbacks that
can help the students to reflect on what they have learned.In all these ways
educational cd’s plays a major role in a student’s life.
3. LEARNING MODULES
Learning Module is a tool that provides course materials in a logical,
sequential, order, guiding students through the content and
assessments in the order specified by the instructor. Instructors can
insert formatted text, files, weblinks, Discussion Topics, Assignments,
Tests & Quizzes, and soon, Assessments. Content can be structured in
such a way as to require students to complete content before they are
allowed to proceed to the next content. It is also possible for instructors
to set up a place for students to add content to the Learning
Module.Learning modules are made by educators.
Learning Modules are used to package and present content and allow
instructors to organize related course materials in a Table of Contents.
All types of content, such as items, Assignments, and Tests can be
included in a Learning Module. Learning Modules are edited like any
other item in a Content Area. Content within a Learning Module is added
and managed just like content in a folder or Content Area. The Learning
Module is a shell to which other types of content, such as files, are
added..

6. Instructors can add folders and subfolders to a Learning Module to
impose a hierarchical structure over the content. This hierarchy is an
outline view that appears in the Table of ContentsDepending on how an
instructor sets up a Learning Module, students can view content in one
of two ways:
 Sequentially: material is viewed in a specific order.
 Non-sequentially: material is viewed in any order.
Learning Modules can be viewed sequentially or non-sequentially. If
sequential viewing is enforced, Students view the Learning Module in
the order listed. Students cannot advance to a page within the unit
without having viewed the previous page. If sequential viewing is not
enforced, items in the Learning Module can be viewed in any order.
Sequential viewing is set in the options for the Learning Module and can
be changed at any time.
A Learning Module is a logically structured collection of course content.
Conceptually, it is similar to a chapter in a textbook. A Learning Module may
consist of several sections and activities. Faculty members can add folders and
sub-folders to a Learning Module and impose a hierarchical structure over the
content. The Table of Contents displays the hierarchy in an outline view and
enables students to easily comprehend the scope and structure of a lesson.
IMPORTANCE OF LEARNING MODULE
It’s a packet of teaching materials consisting of behavioral objectives , a
sequence of learning activities , and provisions for evaluation.
1) The objective are written in behavioral terms are specific.
2) Sequence of learning acivities is designed to :
a) Provide instant feedback to the learner on his achievement.
b) Proceed from lower to higher cognitive levels.
c) Contain materials with intrinsic interest for the learner.
d) Provide optional and recycling paths to achieve the objective.
e) Be self continuative to the conclusion of the module.
f) Equip the learner to achieve the stated behavioral objective.
3) The evaluation procedure focuses on the stated behavioral objective. It
enables the instructor to determinewhether the learner has achieved the
objective.

7. Purpose of learning module
1) To individualize (or to permit use of teams of learners in) instruction.
2) Less stress on verbalized instruction
3) To provide a conceptual model for learning that minimize the need for
conventional , verbalized , instructional techniques.
4) To enable (or require) teachers to analyze the learning process.
5) To improve instruction through improved evaluation, resulting from
the formulation and measurement of learning outcomes expressed in
measurable terms.
6) To maximize the effective use of instructional media and group
exercises.
7) To permit learning to occur outside the presence of the teacher.
8) Increased skills of teacher in analyzing the learner process.
Modules help to individualize instruction by
a) Providing mediated (teacher free ) activities for one or more
learners simultaneously.
b) Permitting students to work at their own rate of learning .
c) Providing immediate feedback to the learner and educator.
d) Using intrinsic interest materials (relevant materials)
e) Enhancing learners chance of successful achievement.
The ideal instructional model ( using modules ) would make each
‘course’ or program of study a collection of concepts to be
internalized through ‘performance’ or ‘competency-based’ activities
by learners.Responsibility for achievement of preset goals is placed
on the learner .The instructor in such a system coordinates,
evaluates,help in logistic requirements, counsels , and guides . Such
activities are assumed to enhance the professional status of the
teaching role.

8. CONCLUSION
Technology, as we have discussed above helps us to have any type of desired
information at our command.With less time and less efforts we can do wonder
in creating, gathering , processing, storing, presenting and disseminating
information in our desired way with the help of the newly developed
sophisticated tools of information technology.