CBL (computer-base learning) means the use of computer in the learning process in the classroom or outside the classroom. CBT (computer-base training) gives access to the self-paced educational activities via computer. The students are graded via online assessments like multiple choice questions or other written assessments that can easily be scored with the help of using a computer. The score of these assessments are recorded online and the learners can print the achievement record as a certificate. It provide great stimulus than traditional methods of learning in the classroom from textbook or manual instructions. It enables to get more skills and knowledge with modern methodology which is more affective to individual learning. Visual learning advantages can be achieved with the help of animation and video. The online material can be distributed at a very low cost to a number of learners. Therefore, it needs some enormous resources to create effective computer-base training which is sometime more complex to use for a learner or a teacher.

The most recent developments in CSCL (computer-supported collaborative learning) are known as E-Learning 2.0. It enables the students to work together and learn through group activities. There are chat-rooms for the learners to discuss and share their ideas and experiences in the presence of an online instructor or without him.

The technologies used in the process of E-Learning have been divided in to asynchronous and synchronous activities. The technologies like blogs, discussion boards are used in asynchronous activities. The main purpose of asynchronous activities is to exchange ideas and information without the presence of other participant. Electronic mail can be received or sent without the involvement of any other participant at the same time. Synchronous activities contain the exchange of knowledge and ideas with one participant or more than one participant. These activities could be more useful if all the course-mates join the online chat-session or meetings at the same time and have face to face discussion. Here the learners express their thoughts and responses to the statements using emoticons during the virtual classrooms. Small groups are also set to complete a task given to the learners. Text notes and breakout sessions are also available here to make them good learners.

Computer aided assessments like a series of questions and multiple choice questions tests are used to know about the learning of a student. Formative online assessment is used to sifting out the wrong answers. The instructor explains the correct answer later. Some other types of assessments are used to grade the students. EPSS provide information and advice on- the- job to enhance the productivity of the workers.

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Life has always posed questions to the thinking mind… Who we are, what we are, what we are born to do and how life should be lived, are some of the question. If there was one word to describe human beings, it will be ‘curious’ and if there was a single solution to quench his thirst of knowledge, it would be ‘education’.

Plato had said the direction in which education starts a man will determine his future life. It is an era of advancement, technology, change and intense competition. Survival of the fittest is the rule. One must seek knowledge and wisdom on constant basis and must strive to explore new disciplines and experience new cultures. Studying abroad is an excellent platform that changes one’s life and rewards in an unexpected way opening new horizons in one’s life.

Reasons why one should seek to study abroad may prove this fact. Studying abroad:

§ Grooms you as a Globally Literate individual

§ Increases the Value of your Degree

§ Enhances Employment Opportunities

§ Expands your worldview

§ Provides you with Valuable Global Knowledge

§ Increases Cultural Understanding

§ Influences Subsequent Educational Experiences

§ Enables you to Better Serve the Country

§ Provides excellent opportunity of Networking

§ Transforms you in an entirely different individual (Changing for the best of courseJ)

These are the reasons for an overwhelming number of students opting study abroad. The most popular fields of study for this purpose are business, medicine, engineering and computer sciences and information technology.

With the increase in number of interested students there are appearing more and more universities on the horizons of education with various offers for students. This makes it easy for a student having more than ever number of options but at the same time makes it difficult to break the clutter and chose the program best suited to his needs.

The most important thing in this regard is self awareness and clarity of mind. One must be focused and clear of what goals one needs to achieve through this experience. A divided mind is always fatal to life. How many years one can spend abroad and what outcome one desires from studying abroad are the basic questions one must answer to before deciding anything. One must also keep in mind one’s financial position and financing requirements of the program.

However, there are factors that should be considered before selecting one program over the other:

§ Program Length (It should be at least a semester length)

§ Application Processing Time

§ A well-developed pre-departure orientation and in-country support (To help adjust to living and studying abroad)

§ Study Features (Courses, Study tours, Practical Experience)

§ Scholarships and Financial Support

§ Hostel Facility

§ Foreign Language Learning Opportunity

Top destinations for the students to study abroad include UK, Italy, Spain, France, Australia, Mexico, Germany, Ireland and China etc.