Opinions of B. Ed Students in the Cuddalore District of Tamil Nadu about E-learning Materials for the Course of Understanding Disciplines and School Subjects in B.Ed
S. Padmini
Department of Education, C. K. College of Education, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Pramila Ramani *
Department of Education, Central University of Education, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Understanding the research problem and structuring the study is more accessible with a conceptual framework. Technology-driven teaching and learning are transforming education in the digital age. E-learning, which uses internet platforms, digital documents, and electronic resources, has transformed education. In this context, B. Ed students—future educators—must be asked about e-learning materials for professional development. Recent years have seen a rise in e-learning and digital instructional tools. E-learning resources' perspectives and use by B.Ed students are examined in this study. It is relevant when higher educational institutions integrate technology into their teaching methods. Course-Specific Evaluation: This study focuses on 'Understanding Disciplines and School Subjects,' which makes it relevant to education. The study's findings can help B.Ed students determine whether e-learning materials fit their course requirements. Research objectives: To understand B.Ed students' perception of the content quality, accessibility and usability of e-learning materials for this subject. Population of the Study: All B.Ed. Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University students in the Cuddalore district of Tamilnadu during 2023 constituted the study population. Sample of the Study: The investigators selected five hundred and twenty-three B.Ed. Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University students as the study sample using a cluster sampling technique. The questionnaire was used to collect data for this study. A significant proportion of students responded affirmatively to the inquiry regarding their prior experience with e-learning, affirmatively to the inquiry regarding their prior utilisation of e-learning resources in their B.Ed programme, comfortable using technology for learning purposes, and most preferred 'Video lectures'. Recommendations: B.Ed students recommend e-learning diversity. Multimedia, interactive modules, and real-world images can meet diverse learning styles and interest students. Higher educational institutions should collect student feedback on e-learning products. This feedback enables quick student-specific modifications.
Keywords: E-learning, accessibility, usability, content quality, preferences