E-learning

E-learning

Studies and confusion

Technology-driven definitions

Delivery-system-oriented definitions

Communication-oriented definitions

Educational-paradigm-oriented definitions

Studies and confusion

• E-learning studies attempt to provide an inclusive or umbrella definition for e-learning.

• Definitions cause confusion and create contradictions.

One inclusive definition.

Umbrella concept Confusion Contradictions

Technology-driven definitions

E-learning is …

• The use of electronic media for learning purposes.

• To add-on functions in conventional classrooms.

• To fully substitute face-to-face meetings.

• To provide a course online using a modem, wireless or cable connection to access academic material.

• Distance education through remote resources.

• The use of technology to deliver learning programs.

Electronic media Online course

Delivery-system-oriented definitions

E-learning is …

• The delivery of educational content through electronic media.

• On-line education defined as self-paces or real-time delivery of training over the Internet to end-user devices.

• The delivery of learning program by electronic means.

• Education delivered by Web techniques.

Communication-oriented definitions

E-learning is …

• Education that use computerized communication systems for communication, exchange of information and interaction between students and instructors.

• Learning based on information and communication technologies with pedagogical interaction between student and content, student and the instructor and among students on the Web.

• Learning facilitated by the use of digital tools and content that involves some form of interactivity, that may include online interaction between the learner and teacher or peers.

Educational paradigm-oriented definitions

E-learning …

• Is the use of new multimedia technologies and the Internet to improve the quality of learning by facilitating access to resources and services as well as collaboration.

• Is a combination of processes, content and infrastructure to use computers and networks to improve learning including management and delivery.

• Is information and communication technologies used to support students to improve their learning.

• Refers to educational processes that utilize information and communication technologies to mediate synchronous as well as asynchronous learning and teaching activities.