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e-Learning; what it is, and how it affects the new world. Koik Shuh Jie 106355. 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.
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e-Learning; what it is, and how it affects the new world KoikShuhJie 106355
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.
e-Learning modalities • Individualized self-paced e-Learning offline • Individualized self-paced e-Learning online • Group-based e-Learning synchronously • Group-based e-Learning asynchronously
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 Information http://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