2. History of e-learning
• The term "e-learning" has only been
around since 1999 when it was first used
at a CBT systems seminar. Other words,
such as "online learning" and "virtual
learning," began to emerge in search of
an accurate description. The principles
underlying e-learning, on the other hand,
have been well documented throughout
history, and there is even evidence that
early forms of e-learning existed as far
back as the nineteenth century.
3. E- learning
A learning system that is focused on
formalized teaching but utilizes
digital tools.
4. Impact of e-learning in
education
Improves efficiency
both in learning
and teaching
Increases
motivation
Deepens
understanding
Promotes
collaborative
learning
Gives a new
approach to
learning and
working
Provides new ways
of interacting
Paves way for
personality
development
Increases social
skills
Creates interest in
learning
5. Advantages of e-
learning
• Classwork can be scheduled around personal and
professional obligations. This saves money and time
traveling to and from school.
• Learners may be able to choose learning materials based on
their level of knowledge and interest.
• Learners can study from any location where they have
access to a computer and the Internet.
• Learners can work at their own pace with self-paced learning
modules.
• The ability to join discussions in threaded discussion areas
on the bulletin board at any time, or to communicate with
classmates and instructors remotely in chat rooms.
• Different learning styles are addressed, and learning is
facilitated through a variety of activities.
• Development of computer and Internet skills that can be
applied to other aspects of the learner's lives
• Successfully completing online or computer-based courses
build self-knowledge and self-confidence and encourage
students to take responsibility for their learning
6. Disadvantages of e-
learning
• Learners who are unmotivated or have
poor study habits may fall behind.
• Students may become isolated or miss
out on social interaction.
• The instructor may not always be
available on short notice.
• Slow or intermittent Internet
connections can be aggravating.
• Managing learning software can be
challenging.
• Traditional hands-on courses, for
example, can be difficult to simulate.
8. Three basic styles of e-learning
interaction
• Henderson (2003) outlines the following
three basic styles of e-learning interaction
• Synchronous learning
• Self-directed learning
• Asynchronous (collaborative) learning
9. E-LEARNING PURPOSE
• To increase spare energy from students
on material that learned.
• Increase active participation from them.
• Increase independent learning skills.
• Increase learning material quality.
10. Click the links
for more e-
learning content
E-LEARNING IN
SOUTH AFRICA
E-LEARNING
COMPANIES IN
SOUTH AFRICA
THE CHALLENGES
OF E-LEARNING
IN SOUTH AFRICA
11. Click on the link to watch
the video about e-learning
E-LEARNING DURING COVID-19
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