Learning that is facilitated by the use of digital tools and content. Typically, it involves some form of interactivity, which may include online interaction between the learner and their teacher or peers.
Education offered on-line, or through videoconferencing. The only qualifying factors are that the student and the teacher are not in the same room, and that electronic communication is the basis for the learning experience.
The use of innovative technologies and learning models to transform the way individuals and organizations acquire new skills and access knowledge.
The use of an electronically based network or Internet technology to design, deliver, select and extend learning. Included in this category are TV and satellite broadcasts, Internet delivered video-on-demand, audio-on demand, and any other computer-based form of learning and training.
The delivery of content via all electronic media, including the internet, intranets, extranets, satellite, broadcast, video, interactive TV, and CD Rom. E-learning encompasses all learning undertaken, whether formal or informal, through electronic delivery. See also Distance Education/learning; On-line Learning
Self-study training material that is provided electronically (typically, over the Internet).
E-learning (Online Training, Online Learning) - The delivery of a learning, training or education program by electronic means. E-learning involves the use of a computer or ( mobile phone) in some way to provide training, educational or learning material. E-learning can involve a greater variety of equipment than online training or education, for as the name implies, "online" involves using the Internet or an Intranet. CD-ROM and DVD can be used to provide learning materials. Distance education provided the base for e-learning's development. E-learning can be "on demand". It overcomes timing, attendance and travel difficulties.
Refers to training, education, coaching and information that is delivered digitally. e-Learning is normally delivered through a network or the Internet but it may also be delivered via CD-ROM. In most organizations, personal computers are used to deliver e-learning digitally but personal digital assistants (PDAs) and other wireless devices are increasingly being used. e-Learning therefore includes multimedia CBT (computer-based training) and other forms of technology-assisted learning.
Learning activities based on any electronic format.
Creation, storage, management and collaboration around educational materials (publications, videos, etc.) used in the ongoing education of an employee base.
A method of instruction that is generally computer assisted and is delivered via CD/DVD ROM, audio, videotape or the internet. E-learning can be taught either synchronously (real-time interaction between instructor and student) or asyncronously (student can learn on their own time).
Learning that is done online, through the Internet
E-Learning is like distance learning, but with course materials being sent electronically on the internet.
The facilitation of learning via electronic delivery mechanisms, e.g. computers, CD/DVD, internet.
The use of electronic technologies to support learning and teaching. A variety of learning opportunities can be offered through e-learning. For example, secondary school credit courses may be taught by teachers online, and electronic learning resources may be used in all grades, from K-12, in regular classrooms. The technology includes computer-based learning modules, videoconferencing, electronic whiteboards, digital projectors, e-mail, threaded discussions, and more.
Learning and teaching using computer-based resources
learning with the aid of information and communications technology tools. These may include the Internet, Intranets, computer based technology and interactive television.
Learning that takes place in the context of using the Internet and associated web-based applications as the delivery medium for the learning experience.
Learning that is done via a computer.
Web-based training and competence development distributed via the Internet to support self- studies and/or instructor-led courses.
Education offered using electronic delivery methods such as CD-ROMs, video conferencing, websites and e-mail. Often used in distance-learning programmes.
Interactive online tutorials, accessed via the Internet or company intranet.
E-learning is any form of learning that utilises a network for delivery, interaction, or facilitation. The network could be the Internet, a school or college LAN or even a corporate WAN . The learning could take place individually (guided or instructed by a computer) or as part of a class. Online classes meet either synchronously (at the same time) or asynchronously (at different times).
Education using electronic media. This can include internet-based learning.
The delivery of formal and informal training and educational materials, processes and programs via the use of electronic media.
Any technologically mediated learning using computers whether from a distance or in face to face classroom setting (computer assisted learning).
Taking a course or training via the Internet, usually the World Wide Web.
Covers a wide set of applications and processes such as web-based learning, computer-based learning, virtual classrooms, and digital collaboration. It includes the delivery of content via Internet, intranet/extranet, audio and videotape, satellite, and CD-ROM. However, many organizations only consider it as a network-enabled transfer of skills and knowledge.
Electronic learning. Most often this refers to learning over the internet, but this may also include other computer based learning tools such as CD ROMS and other software.
The HEFCE e-learning strategy of March 2005 (paragraph 20) describes this is any learning that uses ICT, as a communications and delivery tool, to support students, or improve the management of learning. E-learning is basically any use of electronic technologies to deliver or support teaching and learning. This includes 'online learning' (which some people do use as synonymous with e-learning), but also includes the use of Powerpoint and data projectors, or even e-mail and SYD! The University's choice platform for delivering e-learning is WebCT –See also WebCT. To go beyond these, paragraphs 23&24 (pp. 6&7) in the QAA Code of Practice Section 2 are helpful in making sense of 'flexible and distributed learning'. http://www.qaa.ac.uk/academicinfrastructure/codeOfPractice/section2/default.asp#partA
E-learning is online correspondence courses that give students a chance to learn foreign languages or other subjects, and obtain certification. The great advantage is that anyone can easily participate with a personal computer and an Internet connection at home or at work. The domestic e-learning market is expected to expand to about 200 billion yen in fiscal 2006, seven times that of fiscal 2001, according to an estimate by the Posts and Telecommunications Ministry. Companies are increasingly adopting e-learning for employee training, but demand from individual consumers has been slow, accounting for only about 10% of the market. To give people easier access to e-learning the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry plans to establish 2,000 e-learning bases throughout the country--mainly at places where people can easily stop by on their way home from work or school--starting in fiscal 2005.
Information delivery, training employees by sending the training directly to the work station or to their home computers where they can access it anytime.
A term referring broadly to technology-based learning. Seems to focus on web-based delivery methods but often used in a broader context. Used initially by corporate universities, now being embraced by academia.
Software created to teach the user new skills and delivered using web technology and methods.
The use of electronic information systems (especially internet technologies) to deliver learning and training.
An umbrella term that is used for providing computer instruction (courseware) online over the public Internet, private distance learning networks, or in-house via an intranet. See also WBT (Web Based Training).
(Electronic Learning) is education delivered via the Internet, a network or a stand alone computer. Video conferencing is also used for Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Nursing Education. The term 'Continuing Practical Education' is also used. Digital can develop secure educational Websites and Video conferencing networks for this purpose.
Broad definition of the field of using technology to deliver learning and training programs. Typically used to describe media such as CD-ROM, Internet, Intranet, wireless and mobile learning. Some include Knowledge Management as a form of e-learning. Took awhile for the right term to come about, circa 1995 it was all called "Internet based Training", then "Web-based Training" (to clarify that delivery could be on the Inter- or Intra-net), then "Online Learning" and finally e-learning, adopting the in vogue use of "e-" during the dot com boom. The "e-" breakthrough enabled the industry to reaise hundreds of millions from venture capitalists who would invest in any industry that started with this magic letter.
Education via the Internet, network, or standalone computer. Network-enabled transfer of skills and knowledge. e-learning refers to using electronic applications and processes to learn. e-learning applications and processes include Web-based learning, computer-based learning, virtual classrooms, and digital collaboration. Content is delivered via the Internet, intranet/extranet, audio or video tape, satellite TV, and CD-ROM.
Employee development and qualification program based on the new media, such as Intranet and Internet.
Any learning that utilizes a network (LAN, WAN or Internet) for delivery, interaction, or facilitation. This would include distributed learning, distance learning (other than pure correspondence), CBT delivered over a network, and WBT. Can be synchronous, asynchronous, instructor-led or computer-based or a combination.
Learning through electronic means, such as via the web (see world wide web), an intranet, or other multimedia materials
E-Learning is a component of distance education that employs a form of technology (e.g., Internet or other information a communications technologies) to enhance learning experiences (Source: E-learning and Distance Education Practices, November 24, 2002, University of Victoria School of Health Information Science). In this study, e-learning projects refers to the use of the Internet and/or other ICTs to provide health care professionals and health care service providers with the opportunity to continue their education and to upgrade their skills.
The use of electronic technologies to deliver cognitive information and training that improves understanding and competency.
Covers a wide set of applications and processes, such as Web-based learning, computer-based learning, virtual classrooms, and digital collaboration. It includes the delivery of content via Internet, intranet/extranet (LAN/WAN), audio- and videotape, satellite broadcast, interactive TV, and CD-ROM .
This term covers a wide set of applications and processes, such as Web-based learning, computer-based learning and virtual classrooms.
Learning that is accomplished over the Internet, a computer network, via CD-ROM, interactive TV, or satellite broadcast.
The use of digital resources for teaching and learning: currently a major agenda item for the DfES and HEFCE. Considerable resources were recently put into the ill-fated UK e-University, which aimed to generate overseas earnings through distance learning. The current emphasis is on 'mixed-mode' e-leaning, combining the use of digital resources with direct-contact teaching. Universities now make extensive use of Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs), software systems (e.g. Blackboard) for managing and delivering digital resources for teaching and learning. A VLE can in turn be part of a Managed Learning Environment (MLE), a larger-scale system that makes all the datasets relevant to a student's learning process seamlessly accessible through a single portal: student records and registration, information on university programmes and facilities, library catalogues, etc., as well as the VLE. There are interesting potential overlaps between the development of MLEs and Virtual Research Environments.