e-learning Por: Juan Carlos Ortiz Escobar Rosario Yasmín Rizo Rodríguez

José Carlos García Alvarez

e-Learning

E-learning comprises all forms of electronically supported learning and teaching.

The information and communication systems, whether networked learning or not, serve as specific media to implement the learning process.

The term will still most likely be utilized to reference out-of-classroom and in-classroom educational experiences on technology, even as advances continue in regard to devices and curriculum.

e-Learning

E-learning is essentially the computer and network-enabled transfer of skills and knowledge.

E-learning applications and processes include

Web-based learning, computer-based learning, virtual education opportunities and digital collaboration.

Content is delivered on Internet, intranet/extranet, audio or video tape, satellite TV, and CD-ROM. It can be self-paced or instructor-led and includes media in the form of text, image, animation, streaming video and audio.

Benefits

Increased productivity.

Timely.

Flexible Training.

Cost savings per participant.

Disadvantages

Unmotivated learners or those with poor study

habits may fall behind.

Lack of familiar structure and routine may take getting used to.

Students may feel isolated or miss social

interaction.

Instructor may not always be available on

demand.

Slow or unreliable Internet connections can be

frustrating.

Managing learning software can involve a

learning curve.

Some courses such as traditional hands-on courses

can be difficult to simulate.

conclusions

e-learning is a model for self-earning using new information technologies.

students can stay in touch with their peers in other parts

of the world talking about it.

The use of internet based e-learning gives the student an

opportunity to find points of view and different

perspectives, thanks to the diversity we can find on the

subject.

e-learning used responsibly is a good tool for who

Mailing of views, the use of time andresource savings.