VIRTUAL VS ELECTRONIC

A virtual learning environment (VLE) is an education systems based on the Web that models conventional real-world education by integrating a set of equivalent virtual concepts for tests, homework, classes, classrooms,and the like, and perhaps even museums and other external academic resources.

The lecturer is able to present lessons through video, PowerPoint, or chatting. The students are able to talk with other students and lecturer, as well as collaborate with each other, answer question, or pose questions.

E- learning comprises all forms of electronically supported learning and teaching. The information and communication systems, whether networked learning or not, serve as specific media to implement the learning process. The term will still most likely be utilized to reference out-of-classroom and in classroom educational experiences via technology, even as advances continue in regard to devices and curriculum. Content is delivered via the Internet, intranet, audio or tape, satellite TV, and CD-ROM.

IMPACT

Impact	Virtual Learning		Electronic learning
Advantages	Help people build relationships and lead complex tasks across boundaries.            Enable people to develop essential influencing, networking and team skill in virtual world.		Reduces travel cost and time.            Learners can study wherever they have access to a computer and Internet.        Class work can be scheduled around personal and professional work.
Disadvantages		Learners with low motivation or bad study habits may fall behind.            Slow Internet connections or older computers may make accessing course materials frustrating.	Unmotivated learners or those with poor study habits may fall behind.           Students may feel isolated or miss social interaction.

SITUATION:

Nowadays, many institution in Malaysia are using this learning style in their place. Virtual learning and Electronic learning give many advantages to students but it is also have disadvantages. In your opinion, do you think this learning style suitable for student in secondary school?