Why e-Learning

e-Learning is the broad term describing the learning done while on a computer that is usually connected to a network.  This type of learning has several advantages, (check out Eric Dent, University of Maryland Top 10 Reasons for Online Learning), perhaps the biggest is that you can connect anytime, anywhere that you have a signal strong enough to connect to the internet.  For the learner, this means that you can connect when it is convenient for you rather than a professor or learning institution. 

e-Learning classes are self-paced so the learner can determine how much time is spent at each point along the way.  An opportunity to return to the content to clarify meaning helps learners solidify the concepts.  Discussion groups can support learning with threaded discussions which allows questions and responses to flow between learners.  This webchat and threaded discussion capability make the learning experience rich and as valuable as any other classroom experience. 

Some e-Learning environments have virtual classrooms where learners can come together to communicate in real time through a webinar format with instant messaging and audio conferencing.  In either case, a Learning Management System tracks where you’ve been and in the case of quizzes and tests, how well you’ve done. 

No single e-Learning method is best for everyone.  That being said, the ability to connect when you are ready to learn makes the e-Learning option a strong one. 

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