e-Learning; what it is, and how it affects the new

world

Koik Shuh Jie

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What is e-Learning?• Used to be known as online learning.• Also known as CBT (Computer-Based Training),

IBT (Internet-Based Training), WBT (Web-Based Training) and virtual learning.

•Mostly referred to as e-Learning.•But a variety of spelling are also accepted as it condones the same intended meaning.

• The term e-Learning can be made up of a lot more than online learning, virtual learning, distributed learning, networked or web-based learning.

•The letter “e” in e-learning stands for the word “electronic”. Therefore, e-Learning would include all educational activities that are carried out by individuals/ groups working online or offline through computers or tablet/ smart phones with the use of the internet.

• Individualized self-pacede-Learning offline

• Individualized self-pacede-Learning online

• Group-basede-Learning synchronously

• Group-basede-Learning asynchronously

e-Learning modalities

• e-Learning can be defined as gaining knowledge and/or educating through the use of electronics.

• e-Learning is basically referred to the use of the computer or tablet/ smart phones and the internet for communication through communicative technology in order to transfer the skills and knowledge involved in one’s field.

• With the use of internet, it involves Web-based learning and also virtual education.

• E-learning is growing in popularity in all areas and levels of education and training.

•E-learning affords opportunities to design learning environments that are authentic, situated in the learning context, and also problem-based in order to provide students with “learning by doing” experiences.

Who uses e-Learning?

• People of the world• Most of the e-Learning participants are of tertiary

education level (college, university).• Public universities and private universities alike are

active in using e-Learning as a learning tool.• Some secondary schools participate but have yet to

succeed.• Also used in the business sector for training

purposes.

Tertiary Education in e-Learning

When, Where and How

e-Learning enables learners and educators alike to enquire knowledge and impart knowledge at their preferred time and location with ease.

It can be self-paced and also instructor-led.

Tools used for e-Learning

Tools such as video/audio, animation, social networking sites, blogs, online games and CD-ROM , all with the use of text, are used in this area.

More Informationhttp://www.e-learn-dot.com/

e-Learn-Dot.com targets pre-school education

http://elearningmalaysia.blogspot.com/Talks about e-Learning in Malaysia

References• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-learning• http://cemca.org/e-learning_guidebook.pdf