The Challenges of eLearning | Jamil Geor
Jamil Geor highlights the challenges that come with eLearning.
Over the years, learning has always been on a one-on-one basis, also called physical learning. However, in recent years the system has changed. This change has been inspired by the vast development in the field of technology and the prevailing changes because of Covid-19. These factors have led to electronic learning systems (eLearning). This mode of learning has had its share of challenges, as discussed below.
Lack of clarity
The internet is full of information on various topics causing the students to explore different sites of knowledge and access numerous sources. This is detrimental to the students because they may get disoriented with irrelevant information. Too much information at times may lead to confusion, causing a lack of clarity.
Lack of motivation
Engaging students in eLearning at times demotivates them. This is because students’ motivation depends on how much their online courses are. If the course is not interesting, they lack motivation, unlike in class, where they are motivated by the teachers and fellow peers.
Decrease knowledge retention
In eLearning, the courses are designed in a condensed manner. Big chunks of information are separated into small portions that can be learned over a short time. It is important to note that the educator’s effort might not be meaningful if they fail to incorporate micro learning into their online courses. In eLearning, students might not be assessed adequately compared to physical education. This leads to decreased knowledge retention.
Adjustment
Most learners are addicted to classroom education. They might find it hard to adapt to eLearning. This acts as a challenge.
Expensive
eLearning requires the use of the internet and costly technological devices such as computers and smartphones. Equally, being connected to a stable network requires money. Therefore, it is challenging for people who cannot afford these electronic devices and a stable internet connection.
Weakened logical and intellectual abilities
Most students rely on the internet to provide solutions and solve their problems. This has a significant impact because it reduces their ability to think and innovate. This illustrates the disadvantage that eLearning has brought.
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Living and working in Auckland, New Zealand, Jamil Geor is a skilled entrepreneur, tech professional, and software developer who has more than two decades of experience working with companies ranging from Fortune 500 to startups to build and deliver software solutions. Now serving as the Director of Pattern, a software and technology consulting firm, Jamil Geor first started building the foundation of his knowledge and career at Auckland University of Technology – the third-largest university in New Zealand – where he enrolled in 1997. During his academic career, Jamil studied Business Computing and Applied Science with a specialization in Software Development.
While a student, Jamil worked with AA Insurance Ltd. as an Analyst Programmer who developed solutions and help manage IT infrastructure. Jamil Geor co-founded Cereteq Ltd. in 2002, where he worked as a Developer, offering psychometric and data analysis tools to enterprises both large and small throughout New Zealand. Later, Jamil left to join Deep Animation – where he started as a 3D Animator and Developer it was here that he started working for Go Virtual Medical as a Lead Developer. In this role, which he held for nearly three years, Jamil was responsible for developing and designing most of the platform code for his project while also assisting other developers.
From there, Jamil joined Ogilvy NZ Limited as a Senior Developer before joining SIMTICS in 2009 as Principal Architect. His duties included software architecture, project management, and managing customer and third-party relationships and day-to-day developments. In January 2011, he left SIMTICS Ltd. to found Pattern, a software development consultancy, which he has been running for the past decade.
As someone who’s dedicated most of his career to working in software development, Jamil Geor loves that the industry is always changing. He’s always developing new things and learning more about new business problems by understanding how organizations operate differently. Since there are constantly new developments and improvements, there are always new things to learn and more innovative ways to solve problems and create solutions.
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