Using and Applying Badrul Khan's Web-based Framework

Using and Applying Badrul Khan's Web-based Framework

Introduction

In modern-day world where acquiring prominence is complex, knowledge is a powerful tool that enhances a person's wellbeing and enables an individual to standout and makes his significance. Acquisition of knowledge is now no longer confined in the boundaries of time and space (www.dreamweaver-courses). Advancements made in this century in the field of information technology, has provided access of knowledge to people dispersed globally. Any person located anywhere in the world can benefit from the online study programs (www.ehow.com). Many universities are now providing online education. Emergence of virtual schools has transformed acquisition of knowledge, which was previously limited by class room boundaries being only accessible to those having a physical presence (onlinecourse.co.uk). Online learning is now also employed by organizations to provide training to the employees. Many authors have debated on the concept of online learning, but a clear understanding can be obtained through a Global e-learning framework proposed by Badrul khan. This framework helps to analyze how efficient an online learning system is. Among many online learning courses available, the Chinese language course offered by touchchinese.com has been chosen for analysis.

Chinese language course

General Chinese language course offered by the touchchinese.com is a language learning course for the students desiring to the language. It is specially designed for students at different level who want to learn Chinese language. It aims to equip the students of schools, undergraduate and graduate levels, to develop the fundamental abilities to converse in Chinese. This course is spread over nine levels distributed in three degrees for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, with each degree comprising of three levels. It includes pronunciation, grammar structure and vocabulary for naive students. It helps them to do the basic reading and writing necessary to understand the language. By familiarizing the students with the basics of Chinese language, it enables them to do basic conversation. At the intermediate level it caters the students who can understand the basic concepts and converse on basic topics. At the advanced level it enables the students to fluently converse on a broad array of topics. The course is offered by native Chinese speaking professional teachers who guide the students in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Chinese.

Interactivity and communication between the instructor and the learner

The teaching methodology adopted for imparting the know how of the language is one to one method. It creates an on line class with the teacher to give a live experience while at the same time have a dedicated trainer to get the maximum results. The mode of teaching is online with audio and video lectures and also involves text. Progress of students is assessed and monitored on continuous basis. Interactivity between the instructor and the learner is high.

Collaborative opportunities

The course is spread over 90 - 108 lessons with different pricing plans according to the needs of the various students. There is no registration, monthly or course material fee. Moreover, free lessons are also given as a ...