This document discusses e-learning and provides definitions and concepts related to it. It defines e-learning as using internet technology to deliver and enhance knowledge, skills, and know-how, with learners having control over what, when, and where they learn. E-learning is commonly referred to as using networked information and communications technology in teaching and learning. It can involve the use of electronic devices, networks, synchronous and asynchronous learning, knowledge management, and the internet. E-learning provides exploration, experience, engagement, ease of use, and empowerment. It can take the form of distance learning, an online learning tool, and involve presenting, facilitating, pedagogical innovation, learning media, and effective learning both online
4. MEANING
E-Learning comes from the word root
“electronic” and “learning”
E-Learning refers to use of internet
technology to delivery and enhance
knowledge skills and know – how
It is a new approach to learning where the
learners has control over what, when and
where he/ she learns
5. DEFINITION
“E-Learning is commonly referred to the
international use of networked information
and communications technology in teaching
and learning” -som Naidu (2006)
“E-Learning is the use of internet and digital
technologies to create experiences that
educate our fellow human beings”-
Horton(2001)
9. NATURE OF E-LEARNING
Empowered by digital technology
Computer enhanced learning
Technology enhanced learning
Online learning
CBL and CAL (computer based learning and computer assisted
instruction)
More than online learning
Not synonymous to audio visuals & multimedia learning
Confined to web-based and internet based learning
Exclusion of non-internet and non-web technology
10. MODES OF E-LEARNING
The essential condition for calling a particular learning
as e-learning lies in characteristics of delivering the
instructional contents through advanced electronic
means. While fulfilling this condition, various e-learning
situations may be seen to adopt any of the following
delivery modes.
Support learning
Blended learning
Complete e-learning
11. CONCLUSION
From the above discussion we conclude the
e-learning is an innovative technique or a from
of ICT ( information and communication
technology) used in providing learning
experiences to the students on-line through the
use of internet service and web-technology of
computers on the same lines as witnessed by us
in the form e-mail, e-banking, e-booking in our
day to day life.
