e-learning concept
E-Learning is electronic learning, in which the learner uses a computer to learn a task, skill, or
process. It is also referred to as computer-based training, web-based training,
and online learning. E-learning is a new education concept
by using the Internet technology, it deliveries the digital content, provides a
learner-orient environment for the teachers and students. E-Learning is
the use of technology to enable people to learn anytime and anywhere.
E-learning (or eLearning) refers to the use of electronic
media and ICT in education.
E-learning can occur in or out of the classroom. It can be selfaced, asynchronous learning or may be instructor-led, synchronous learning. E-learning is suited
to distance learning .E-learning is
classified as two types online learning and offline learning
Online e-learning (Synchronous and
Asynchronous)
Synchronous learning(at
the same time)
Synchronous learning, which means at the same time
requires interacting with an instructor through the internet in real-time.
Synchronous means that an instructor is present when the course is
delivered, even though the course might be delivered remotely over the
Internet. Synchronous e-Learning lets teachers conduct
classes over the Internet. The synchronous technologies also allow people to
interact with peers and experts.
Examples include:
n listening to a live
radio broadcast
n watching live a
television broadcast
n audio/video
conferencing
n Internet telephony
n online lectures
n two-way live
satellite broadcast
Asynchronous learning
Asynchronous,
which means, "not at the same time," allows the learners to complete
the web based training on his own time and schedule, without live interaction
with the instructor. Asynchronous type classes are completely the opposite of
synchronous classes which means that the instructor does not need to be
present, therefore allowing learners to learn anytime, at their
convenience. Characteristic
for asynchronous learning is the fact that that the trainer prepares the
courseware material before the course takes place. The learner is free to
decide when he wants to study the courseware
n Examples include:
n self paced courses taken via Internet or CD-Rom
n videotaped classes
n stored audio/video Web presentations or seminars
n recorded audio tapes
n Q & A mentoring
reading e-mail messages