Recently, the word “MOOC” has emerged. This is an acronym
for “Massive Open Online Course” and refers to “online education” where you can
take a massive lecture online. In addition to being able to take video and
video chat lectures on the Internet over the Internet, it is also an advantage
that you can repeat it over and over again.
It also meets the needs of studying in a limited time,
where you can't go to university because of distance or time. There are
services that can be taken on smartphones and tablets as well as PCs, so you
can study at your own pace, so it's perfect for busy professionals who want to
acquire qualifications and improve their skills.
Genres you can learn with online education
services
Online education services are currently available for
lectures in various genres. There are lectures offered by universities and
vocational schools, courses recommended by public research institutions and
academic societies, and courses offered by companies.
The content covers a wide range of genres such as
statistics, presentation material creation, management for leaders,
programming, and design thinking. There are many opportunities for students to
improve their knowledge and skills.
While “ICT in education” is recommended in Japan, the new
field “EdTech” that uses digital technology for learning styles and teaching
materials is growing.
EdTech is a combination of “Education” and “Technology”.
Typical examples include Skype English conversation, study
supplements for elementary and junior high and high school students, live
classes at preparatory schools using tablets, and recurrent education for
working adults.
“Online lessons” are educational methods that can be
performed remotely over the Internet and are not restricted by time or place.
It has been adopted by famous schools such as Harvard
University in the United States, and recently it is spreading in places such as
compulsory education in Japan and training for general companies.
In the future, it is said that the 5G era will be entered
and the way of education will change drastically.
In fact, in recent years, there has been an increase in the
style in which classes are distributed live and instructors and students
interact interactively.
Online classes will become more common in societies where
high-speed communication, which allows users to download 3 hours of movies in 3
seconds on a typical mobile device, is the norm.
Therefore, in this article, we will summarize the online
classes, merits and demerits, and introduce examples of their use and tools
necessary for use.
Don't you know it unexpectedly? What are online
classes?
Online lessons are systems that deliver lessons using the
Internet or satellite communication lines.
Until now, classes have been gathered in classrooms, and
the physical distance has limited the number of people who can participate.
On the other hand, online classes can be easily attended by
anyone with a device such as a computer or smartphone.
Currently, there are two main types:
- Online classes (recording)
- Online classes (LIVE distribution)
Online class (recording): Distribution of recorded video in
one direction over the Internet
Recorded online classes are often used in cram schools and
prep classes, as well as e-learning systems for company employee education.
■ Merit
You can study at your own pace at any time
You can rewind and save the video so you can watch the
parts you don't understand
■ Demerits
Unable to exchange data in both directions in real time
Concentration tends to be interrupted because it is not
under the supervision of anyone's eyes
Online lessons (LIVE distribution): Online lessons with
LIVE distribution using internet or satellite lines
The LIVE version of the online class is a live broadcast
class using online English conversation using Skype, a high-performance Web
conference system, and a video conference system.
■ Merit:
You can see each other's face in the video
Efficient learning with questions and answers in the chat
box and screen sharing function
A high-performance web conference system and video
conference system can deliver high-quality online classes and webinars to a
large number of people.
■ Demerits:
Even if there is an unknown part of the learning process,
it cannot be rewound or repeated.
All participants must have a communication environment
5 main uses and examples of online education
Let's take a look at the cases where online education is
being implemented. Typical examples include the following usage methods.
