Abstract

Educational technology has changed the entire scenario of the teaching learning process. When the web-based learning amalgamates with conventional classroom, it is referred as blending learning. In COVID -19 pandemic situation education had a drastic change leading to online classroom and self-learning. It has become the new normal in the present education approach. Virtual learning is online learning with the use of internet. Virtual learning initiates a culture of learning and encourages the adoption of constructive learning habits. The different ways of virtual learning are synchronous, asynchronous, and hybrid learning. Virtual learning is a student- centric method of learning process. This paper highlights the importance of virtual learning and how it develops a learning culture among learners.

Keywords: Virtual learning, synchronous, asynchronous, hybrid learning, learners, education, self-learning.

[1] Assistant Professor of Education, St. Christopher’s College of Education, Vepery, Chennai.