What is e-learning?

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Task

You have a set of six definitions of e-learning/ILT (Information and Learning Technologies) taken from a variety of sources. In your groups discuss these definitions and their individual merits. Decide which one you favour as a group and give a rationale for your decision.

 

Definitions

1.

E-learning is seen as “learning supported or enhanced by the educational exploitation (utilisation) of ICT.” (adapted from Alan Noble)


2.

www.e-learningsite.com

The delivery of formal and informal learning and training activities, processes, communities and events via the use of all electronic media like Internet, intranet, extranet, CD-Rom, video, DVD, TV, cell phones, personal organisers etcetera


3.

BECTA FPP Demonstrating Transformation

ILT is the application of IT/ICT to the core business of further education. In learning, ILT is characterised by the use of ICT to deliver learning materials/experiences and may extend to on-line guidance, assessment and recording of progress. Alternatively, it may support traditional/off-line learning.


4.

JISC Effective Practice with E-learning 1

Learning facilitated and supported through the use of information and communications technology

5.

JISC Effective Practice with E-learning 2

E-learning is no longer simply associated with distance or remote learning, but forms part of a conscious choice of the best and most appropriate ways of promoting effective learning.


6.

Distributed and Electronic Learning Group (DELG)

The latest in a well-established tradition of learner-centred approaches.

 

Your decision

Which definition have you chosen of the ones given above?
Why? What are your reasons?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

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