Ubiquitous mode of learning: the need of the hour

Ubiquitous Mode of Learning is the learning process that happens on an everyday basis, and is enhanced by the use of technologies. The major benefit of this type of learning is that learning is possible at any time and any place. The learning process needs techniques and tools to present the knowledge, interact with it and share it with others. Even though e-learning has been in existence since 1990 with the advent and spread of the internet, it has got more significance in now-a-days. In the present context of pandemic and lockdown, learning by using technology has become more popular and it became an important tool to support the learning system to achieve its goals. Since Covid-19 demands us to keep physical distance in all walks of our life, educational system found technology based learning as the one and only resort to rely on to make teaching-learning process to happen. Thus we can see a great paradigm shift from traditional physical mode to a ubiquitous mode of learning. Thus ubiquitous mode of learning is an everyday learning environment supported by devices such as computers, mobile phones, networks etc. Types of delivery in this type of learning includes both synchronous and asynchronous learning where learners of different backgrounds can be accommodated and are able to manage their time and continue in their learning as and when they needed it. During this lock down period all these facilities are very effective to cater to the needs of the leaner. This article deals with the nature and advantages of e-learning that happens with the help of technology, and the necessity of this mode of learning and its ubiquity in the present day scenario.