This presentation provides a brief history of E-Learning.

1. The EvolutionThe Evolution
ofof
E-LearningE-Learning
ByBy
Renee RiceRenee Rice

2. DefinitionDefinition
E-learning (or eLearning) is the use ofE-learning (or eLearning) is the use of
electronic technology in learning andelectronic technology in learning and
teaching.teaching.

3. EvolutionEvolution
Desktop computers allowed training toDesktop computers allowed training to
be conducted without instructors.be conducted without instructors.

4. EvolutionEvolution
Employers used desktop computers toEmployers used desktop computers to
train employees without trainers.train employees without trainers.

5. EvolutionEvolution
Networks allowed computers to beNetworks allowed computers to be
joined electronically.joined electronically.

6. EvolutionEvolution
The Internet allowed computers to beThe Internet allowed computers to be
joined globally.joined globally.

7. EvolutionEvolution
Families started using computers atFamilies started using computers at
home to teach without teachers.home to teach without teachers.

8. EvolutionEvolution
Teachers started using computers in schools toTeachers started using computers in schools to
supplement traditional classroom instruction.supplement traditional classroom instruction.

9. EvolutionEvolution
Wireless technology allowed E-Learning toWireless technology allowed E-Learning to
be used on other devices.be used on other devices.

10. EvolutionEvolution
What’s next? Only time will tell.What’s next? Only time will tell.