The Department of e-Learning at Sankara Nethralaya: Advancing Ophthalmology, Optometry, and Eye Care Sub-Specialties

E- Learning

The Department of e-Learning at Sankara Nethralaya was established in March
2003 to provide a centre of excellence focused on the development of
Ophthalmology, Optometry & other sub-specialities of eye care.

Principally, the Department of e-Learning is responsible for sharing Sankara
Nethralaya’s classroom sessions with institutes/clinics all over India.

Objectives

1. Through electronic media

Provide eye care expertise and knowledge
Networking – National & International
Stay connected with SN Alumni
Take steps to reach out to a large number of Ophthalmologists, Optometrists and other eye care professionals
Serve the community as a self-assessment on Ophthalmology, Optometry and Nursing

2. Archival of electronic version SN Knowledge

3. To establish itself as a financially self-sustain model.

In September 2003, the Department of e-learning launched a web portal www.ekalavya.org to share the classroom sessions through flash-based content, which can be accessed by all registered members. As of today, the web portal has more than 5000 registered members and has the following features

Video on Demand
Online Quiz
Grand Rounds
Guest Lecturers

Department of E-Learning

E- Learning

Objectives