E-learning refers to the use of technology for educational purposes and can take various forms. It includes using tools like the internet, intranets, audio/video media, and software/applications to deliver course content and facilitate communication. E-learning can support traditional classroom learning, be used as a teaching medium, be its own subject of study, or be used for administrative purposes like education management systems. It can be self-paced and individualized using offline content, or involve synchronous or asynchronous online group interactions. Key advantages include improved access to education and tools for independent problem-solving, while potential challenges include distractions, cheating, lack of social interaction, and technical difficulties.

2.  E-learning includes numerous types of media that
deliver text, audio, images, animation, and streaming
video, and includes technology applications and
processes such as audio or video tape, satellite
TV, CD-ROM, and computer-based learning, as well as
local intranet/extranet and web-based
learning. Information and communication
systems, whether free-standing or based on either
local networks or the Internet in networked
learning, underlies many e-learning processes.
 E-learning refers to the use of technology in learning
and education.

3.  E-learning as an educational approach or tool that supports
traditional subjects;
 E-learning as a technological medium that assists in the
communication of knowledge, and its development and
exchange;
 E-learning itself as an educational subject; such courses may
be called "Computer Studies" or "Information and Communication
Technology (ICT)";
 E-learning administrative tools such as education management
information systems (EMIS).

4.  Individualized self-paced e-learning online refers to
situations where an individual learner is accessing learning
resources such as a database or course content online via an
Intranet or the Internet.
A typical example of this is a learner studying alone or conducting
some research on the Internet or a local network.
 Individualized self-paced e-learning offline refers to
situations where an individual learner is using learning resources
such as a database or a computer-assisted learning package
offline (i.e., while not connected to an Intranet or the Internet).
An example of
this is a learner working alone off a hard drive, a CD or DVD.

5.  Group-based e-learning synchronously refers to
situations where groups of learners are working together in real
time via an Intranet or the Internet. It may include text-based
conferencing, and one or two-way audio and videoconferencing.
Examples of this include learners engaged in a real-time chat or an
audio-videoconference.
 Group-based e-learning asynchronously refers to
situations where groups of learners are working over an Intranet
or the Internet where exchanges among participants occur with a
time delay (i.e., not in real time).
Typical examples of this kind of activity include on-line discussions
via electronic mailing lists and text-based conferencing within
learning managements systems.

6.  Fact - unique data (e. g., symbols for Excel formula, or the parts
that make up a learning objective)
 Concept - a category that includes multiple examples (e.
g., Excel formulas, or the various types/theories of Instructional
Design)
 Process - a flow of events or activities (e. g., how a
spreadsheet works, or the five phases in ADDIE)
 Procedure - step-by-step task (e. g., entering a formula into a
spreadsheet, or the steps that should be followed within a phase
in ADDIE)
 Strategic Principle - task performed by adapting guidelines
(e. g., doing a financial projection in a spreadsheet, or using a
framework for designing learning environments)

7.  Audio - the radio has been around for a long time and has been
used in educational classrooms. Recent technologies have allowed
classroom teachers to stream audio over the internet. There are
also webcasts and podcasts available over the internet for students
and teachers to download. For example, iTunes has various
podcasts available on a variety of subjects that can be downloaded
for free.
 Video – allow teachers to reach students who are visual learners
and tend to learn best by seeing the material rather than hearing or
reading about it. Teachers can access video clips through the
internet instead of relying on DVDs or VHS tapes. Websites like
YouTube are used by many teachers. Teachers can use messaging
programs such as Skype, Adobe Connect, or webcams, to interact
with guest speakers and other experts. Interactive video games are
being integrated in the curriculum at both K-12 and higher
education institutions.

8.  Computers, tablets and mobile devices - allow students and
teachers access to websites and other programs, such as
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, PDF files, and images. Many mobile
devices support m-learning.
 Blogging - allow students and teachers to post their
thoughts, ideas, and comments on a website. Blogging allows
students and instructors to share their thoughts and comments on
the thoughts of others which could create an interactive learning
environment.
 Webcams - the development of webcams and webcasting has
facilitated the creation of virtual classrooms and virtual learning
environments. Virtual classrooms supported by such technology
are becoming more and more popular, especially since they are
contributing as a main solution to solving problems with travel
expenses. Virtual classrooms with such technology also provide
the benefits of being easy to set up.

9.  Whiteboards - Interactive whiteboards ("smartboards") allow
teachers and students to write on the touch screen, so learning
becomes interactive and engaging.
 Screen casting is a recent trend in e-learning. There are many
screen casting tools available that allow users to share their
screens directly from their browser and make the video available
online so that the viewers can stream the video directly. The
advantage of such tools is that it gives the presenter the ability to
show his ideas and flow of thoughts rather than simply explain
them, which may be more confusing when delivered via simple text
instructions. With the combination of video and audio, the expert
can mimic the one-on-one experience of the classroom and deliver
clear, complete instructions. From the learner's point of view this
provides the ability to pause and rewind and gives the learners the
advantage of moving at their own pace, something a classroom
cannot always offer.

10.  Key advantages of e-learning include:
 Improved open access to education, including access to full
degree programs
 Better integration for non-full-time students, particularly in
continuing education,
 Improved interactions between students and instructors,
 Provision of tools to enable students to independently solve
problems,
 Acquisition of technological skills through practice with tools and
computers

11.  Potential distractions that hinder true learning,
 Ease of cheating,
 Bias towards tech-savvy students over non-technical students,
 Teachers' lack of knowledge and experience to manage virtual
teacher-student interaction,
 Lack of social interaction between teacher and students,
 Lack of direct and immediate feedback from teachers,
 A synchronic communication hinders fast exchange of question,
 Danger of procrastination.

12. Thank You
for Listening!
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13. Jhoanne Estrella Rafon