eLearning consists of all forms of electronically supported learning and teaching. eLearning has evolved as computers have slowly become an essential part of the modern day learning process. There has been a significant trend involving the integration of learning services for computer based activities to into the traditional classroom learning environment. Examples of eLearning applications include but are not limited to: Web Based Learning, Computer Based Learning,Virtual Internet Opportunities, and Digital Collaborations. Content for eLearning processes are delivered from various platforms such as the internet, intranet/extranet, video tapes, satellite TV, and CD-ROMS. The eLearning process can either be self paced or instructor led. eLearning includes media in various forms of text, image, animation, streaming video and audio. Studies have shown that the concept of eLearning is most effective on kinesthetic learners. Computer-Based Training, Web-Based Training, and Internet-Based Training are terms that are often used as synonyms and interchangeably for the eLearning.
I actually had a chance to work for an eLearning organization during a stay in Korea. They provided streaming videos, audio tracks, and downloadable videos of lectures provided by professors and professionals. By going this route they were able to provide a variety of subjects people could learn. Including academics, cooking, languages, tech skills and many more. I really think that this is a great route, because people are so busy that who knows when they will have time to sit down and take a class. By providing this service people are able to watch or listen to a lecture at their convenience, such as when they are riding the bus or subway.
ReplyDeletethere is a nice eLearning technology that I really like. I would call it eTeaching. There is a new university in my country, Saudi Arabia, where the students go to class and the professor do his/her lecture while he is actually staying in his/her country. the professors are connected online at their homes and teach the class and the students can ask question and get a response as the professor in class. the use a 3D projector that make the professor like he/she is really at class.
ReplyDeletecheck this video I know you won't understand the language but go to 3:20. the short guy is a real person on the stage where the other person is someone live in 3D staying in somewhere else
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzMiMXMewN4&feature=related