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What is E-Learning?

I think that we already know what "learning means,"  but what is the "e"?  The e stands for electronic, so in its simplest sense, e-learning is any learning that is facilitated by electronic means.  This has come to mean the same thing as computer-based training (CBT), and would include CD-ROM, web-enabled, and Internet learning.

In the spirit of being a portal, here are some other definitions of e-learning:

American Society for Training and Development ASTD  "E-Learning refers to anything delivered, enabled, or mediated by electronic technology for the explicit purpose of learning. The term includes online learning, web-based learning, and computer-based training. It excludes things that might fit under "distance learning" BUT are non-electronic, such as books. It also includes learner-to-learner interactions, as occur in our online learning community."  

Other definitions:

 

bulletThe term e-learning is ambiguous to those outside the e-learning industry, and even within its diverse disciplines it has different meanings to different people Dublin, L. (2003). If You Only Look Under the Street Lamps... Or Nine e-Learning Myths. The eLearning Developers' Journal, 1-7. . ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elearning

 

bullete-learning - learning conducted via electronic media, especially via the Internet
en.wiktionary.org/wiki/e-learning

 

bulletInternet-enabled learning that encompasses training, education, just-in-time information, and communication.
www.eng.wayne.edu/page.php

 

bulletis any virtual act or process used to acquire data, information, skills or knowledge. In the context of our research, eLearning is enabled learning, learning in a virtual world where technology merges with human creativity to accelerate and leverage the rapid development and application of deep ...
www.mountainquestinstitute.com/definitions.htm

 

bulletto take a course online using a modem, wireless, or cable connection to access academic course material from a computer, phone, or handheld device.
www.govst.edu/elearning/default.aspx

 

bulleta concentration of the Online Masters of Education.
education.illinois.edu/hre/online/orientation/terminology.htm

 

bullete learning - Learning that is facilitated by the use of digital tools and content. Typically, it involves some form of interactivity, which may include online interaction between the learner and their teacher or peers.
www.digitalstrategy.govt.nz/Resources/Glossary-of-Key-Terms/

 

bullete learning - Learning activities based on any electronic format.
www.teach-nology.com/glossary/terms/e/

 

bullete learning - Learning that is done via a computer.
www.fastfind.com/Education/EduGlossary.aspx

 

bullete learning - The HEFCE e-learning strategy of March 2005 (paragraph 20) describes this is any learning that uses ICT, as a communications and delivery tool, to support students, or improve the management of learning. ...
www.uclan.ac.uk/information/services/sss/quality/glossary_of_terminology.php

 

bullete learning - E-Learning is the learning process created by interaction with digitally delivered content, services and support.
www3.imperial.ac.uk/ict/services/teachingandresearchservices/elearning/aboutelearning/elearningglossary

 

bullete learning - Any learning that utilizes a network (LAN, WAN or Internet) for delivery, interaction, or facilitation. This would include distributed learning , distance learning (other than pure correspondence ), CBT delivered over a network, and WBT . ...
local.justcolleges.com/e_Learning_Glossary_Omaha_NE-r1350760-Omaha_NE.html

 

bullete learning - A catch-all term for training experiences on the computer. ISITE Design has specialized in Web-Based Training (WBT) development since 2001. ...
www.isitedesign.com/services/e-learning/e-learning-glossary

 

bullete learning - services which are delivered, enabled or mediated by ICT for the purposes of delivering education, and the technology and services which help create, manage and deliver those activities.
www.ict.ox.ac.uk/strategy/plan/plan.xml.ID=appF

 

bullete learning - e-Learning refers to formal and non-formal education that uses electronic delivery methods such as internet-based learning delivery packages, CD-ROM, online video conferencing, websites or email to manage the relationship between teacher and learners. ...
www.educationcounts.govt.nz/publications/series/2531/54560/2

 

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