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It's important to understand the difference between learning and training. Of course they are inextricably linked, but they are unique aspects of any educational process. Training is the giving of information and knowledge, through speech, the written word or other methods of demonstration in a manner that instructs the trainee. Learning is the process of absorbing that information in order to increase skills and abilities and make use of it under a variety of contexts. Whatever the goals, the quality of the learning will rely largely on the quality of the training, and so the role of trainer is very important as it can have a huge effect on the outcome Let's look at the characteristics of each, and see what makes an e-learning environment work. The characteristics of learning As   mentioned   above,   learning   is   the   process   of absorbing information and retaining it with the goal of increasing skills and ...

Online learning can offer a wide range of benefits. However, the knowledge that a student is able to acquire this way depends not only on the course material that is offered, but also the practices used to provide them with this  information.  Here  are  just  a  few  of  the  best practices   of   online   training   which   help   to   better facilitate the e-learning process: A supportive community Teachers and e-learning establishments should encourage a strong sense of community amongst their online  students.  This  will  enable  students  to  interact with one another and the instructors, as well as with the resources  provided,  making  for  an  enhanced educational experience! Clear expectations Students should be aware of what they will be receiving from  the  virtual  class  i...

One  of  the  most longstanding  debates  in  the  field  of education has been whether or not we can benefit from e-learning to actually learn. Do we, as human beings, have the ability to soak up information in this fashion, and can we truly learn new skills and expand our knowledge by learning virtually? We realize the reservations of people who will argue that computers promote procrastination and offer distractions, however we owe it to ourselves to dig a little deeper and see the other side of the coin that pinpoints the unique advantages of learning online. It's true that as individuals we don't all respond to one teaching method in the same way - some learn visually, and others learn with repetition or writing; some prefer to learn by themselves, whilst others need someone to guide them all along the way; some are extroverts and feel comfortable talking in front of people, whilst others are introverts and are afraid to communicate openly ...

Whether you're a high-school teacher looking to engage your students in a more interactive way, or a corporate trainer  hired  by  a  large  company  to  design  training curricula, e-learning packs a punch when it comes to benefits  that make the creation and delivery processes easier and hassle-free.  Important benefits are outlined below: No Boundaries, No Restrictions Along with locational restrictions, time is one of the issues that learners and teachers both have to face in learning.   In   the   case   of   face-to-face   learning,   the location limits attendance to a group of learners who have the ability to participate in the area, and in the case of time, it limits the crowd to those who can attend at a specific time. E-learning, on the other hand, facilitates learning without having to organize when and where everyone who is interested in a course c...

The term “e-learning” has only been in existence since 1999, when the word was first utilized at a CBT systems seminar. Other words also began to spring up in search of an accurate description such as “online learning” and “virtual learning”. However, the principles behind e- learning    have   been   well   documented   throughout history, and there is even evidence which suggests that early forms of e-learning existed as far back as the 19th century. An e - lea r ning t i mel i ne Long before the internet was launched, distance courses were being offered to provide students with education on particular subjects or skills. In the 1840′s Isaac Pitman taught his pupils shorthand via correspondence. This form of symbolic writing was designed to improve writing speed and was popular amongst secretaries, journalists, and other individuals who did a great deal of note taking or writing. Pitman, who was a qualified teacher, was sen...

When it comes to education, the model has been pretty straight forward - up until the early ‘00s education was in a classroom of students with a teacher who led the process. Physical presence was a no-brainer, and any other type of learning was questionable at best. Then the computer evolution happened and it radically changed the learning landscape. In essence, e-learning is a computer based educational tool or system that enables you to learn anywhere and at any time. Today e-learning is mostly delivered though the internet, although in the past it was delivered using a blend of computer-based methods like CD-ROM. Technology has advanced so much that the geographical gap is bridged with the use of tools that make you feel as if you are inside the classroom.  E-learning  offers  the ability to share material in all kinds of formats such as videos, slideshows, word documents and PDFs. Conducting webinars (live online classes) and communicating with professors via c...

While the term “e-learning” has been thrown around quite a lot in recent years, many are still unaware of what it actually means and how it can help them achieve success  in  both  their  professional  and  personal  lives. This short e-book aims to provide an introductory level overview of the e-learning field for those people. This e-book is divided into five main topics. The first topic  sets  the  case  for  e-learning  by  dealing  with subjects such as its history, its advantages and any drawbacks, and whether it can actually lead to learning. The   second   topic   describes   important   types   of learning tools that are available today. The third topic deals with the characteristics of online courses and how one can create successful learning communities.   The fourth topic is about emerging learning trends. Here we explain themes s...