E-learning refers to electronic learning or learning facilitated and supported through the use of internet and digital technologies. It allows for multimedia content like text, audio, video and animation to be integrated into learning. E-learning can be synchronous, occurring in real-time, or asynchronous, allowing learners to engage with content on their own schedule. While e-learning reduces costs and increases access to learning, it also requires reliable internet access and computer skills. When implemented effectively, e-learning can improve the efficiency of teaching and learning while increasing learner motivation and understanding.

1. E - LEARNING
By : Muhammed Abdulaziz Alghurery

2. E – Learning
• The letter `e’ in e-learning stands for the word
`electronic’. So it is stated as “Electronic Learning”
• eLearning refers to the use of Internet, Intranets to
deliver a broad array of solutions that enhance
knowledge and performance.
• It is a store house of education, information,
communication, training, knowledge and performance
management.
• The eLearning environment makes use of networking
technologies to create, foster and deliver learning
content and services, anytime and anywhere.

3. E – Learning
• Any eLearning environment can be CD-Based,
Network Based, Intranet Based or Internet Based. It
enables the inclusion of text along with audio, video,
animation as well as virtual environment in learning.
• It provides a rich learning experience that far surpasses
the level of learning and training being imparted in any
crowded classroom. It provides for a self -paced and
hands –on learning.

4. Traditional & E-learning Approach
Traditional Classroom E-Learning
Classroom • Physical – limited size
• Synchronous
• Unlimited
• Anytime, anywhere
Content • Notes
• Textbooks/library
• Multimedia / simulation
• Digital library
• On demand
• Syn & Asyn.
Communication

5. Integrating Media and
Interactivity
• Various kinds of audio, video,graphics, multimedia and animation
effects can be included within course material that enrich the
content and make it more appealing to the learners. Benefit of
Integrating media with interactivity provides a very useful edge to
eLearning domain as far as the field of imparting education and
training is concerned.
• Incorporating text
• Incorporating audio
• Incorporating video
• Incorporating animation
• Incorporating quizzes and tests

6. Features of E- Learning
 E-learning is dynamic
 E-learning is individual i.e. centered across the learner
and personalized to the individual.
 E-learning operates in real time that is available for 24*
7days Anywhere-Anytime Learning
 It is network assisted and often learning is done within
the fraction of time.
 Varying the types of content
 Blend of learning methods such as—virtual classroom,
simulation, community and even a classroom

7. Types of E-learning
ASYNCHRONOUS
SYNCHRONOUS

8. Synchronous E-Learning
 Synchronous learning: learning and teaching takes
place in real time (same time) while the trainer and
learners are physically separated from each other.
 Examples include:
• listening to a live radio broadcast
• watching live a television broadcast
• audio/video conferencing
• Internet telephony
• online lectures
• two-way live satellite broadcast

9. Synchronous E-Learning

10. Asynchronous E-learning
 Asynchronous learning is the fact that that the trainer prepares the
courseware material before the course takes place. The learner is
free to decide when he wants to study the courseware.
 In other words Asynchronous e-learning where people are not
online at the same time and interaction does not occur without a
time delay, allowing people to participate on their schedules.
 Examples include:
• self paced courses taken via Internet or CD-ROM
• videotaped classes
• stored audio/video Web presentations or seminars
• recorded audio tapes
• Q & A mentoring
• reading e-mail messages

11. Asynchronous E-learning

12. ADVANTAGES
 Reduced overall cost
 Increased retention
 Consistent delivery
 On-demand availability
 Self-pacing
 Interactivity
 Transportation Cost and time

13. DISADVANTAGES
 Learners need to have access to a computer as
well as the Internet.
 Learners also need to have computer skills with
programs such as word processing, Internet
browsers, and e-mail.
 Students may feel isolated from the instructor
 Bias towards tech-savvy students over non-
technical students
 Asynchronous communication hinders fast
exchange of question

14. DISADVANTAGES
 Slow or unreliable Internet connections can be
frustrating
 Teachers' lack of knowledge and experience to
manage virtual teacher-student interaction
 Lack of direct and immediate feedback from
teachers

15. Impacts on Teaching Learning
Process
 Improves efficiency both in learning and
teaching
 Increases motivation
 Deepens understanding
 Provides new ways interacting
 Creates interest in learning
 Helpful for self-evaluation
 Wide reach and consistent
 User convenient
 Flexible and rich medium for students

16. Some E-Learning Sites

17. CONCLUSION
E-learning is not intended to replace
conventional methods and learning in
classroom. Its aim is to create an augmented
learning environment where technology is
used to deliver a combined range of teaching
and learning techniques aimed at maximizing
the individual’s participation and achieving
the goals in the learning and teaching process
as a greener world

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