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Week 3 Response Tanmay Parikh 998112493

__**E-Learning**__ I believe that E-learning will definetely become more popular but it would not be able to totally replace physical learning environments. E-learning is a great way to utilize technology for educational purposes. It has many benefits but just like with all technologies, there are some drawbacks as well.

E-learning would benefit the educational system in many ways. First of all would be cost reduction. It costs less to provide e-learning instead of having physical class rooms. This reduced cost would obviously lead to lower tuition fees. This would make education more affordable to students or at least help students save more money during their study years. E-learning would also help universities and colleges to offer their services to anyone around the globe. It is a common thing for people in developing countries to get their education in developed countries. However, the cost of doing so is very high. For example, tuition fees for international students are very high, cost of living on campus or in an apartment are also high. This presents a big hurdle for bright students in developing countries to get an education from a highly respected university or college in a developed country. E-learning can help solve this problem and can provide ample opportunities for students in developing countries.

E-learning also has its drawbacks. Studying in a virtual world might not be as beneficial or easy compared to studying in a physical classroom. It takes a lot more work studying virtually. For example, in the video we watched during tutorial about Enron University. If a student wants to say something, he or she has to right click on the avatar, than choose the option of raising their hand. Only after the teacher acknowledges you can a student post a comment. All this little things can prove to be very annoying at a time when concentration is a must. E-learning would not provide the students with the skills to interact. In a physical setting, students can interact with each other, make comments, and speak in front of a large crowd. This activities help a lot when the student goes into a workplace. E-learning would not be able to provide this skills to students and the students will become totally reliable to technology to communicate.

Therefore, e-learning can be a great tool to help students who are not able to afford education. However, it does not provide the skills that students will need to interact with the colleagues in the workplace.