Premesis of virtual learning

Hello again,

during the recent lesson of our course we talked about trackbacks and how to use our weblogs.

Part of our second task is to find a definition of e-Learning which suits to our personal opinion about it.

I´d like to mention two definitons here. Firstly, e-Learning is `the use of new multimedia technologies and the Internet to improve the quality of learning by facilitating access to resources and services as well as remote exchanges and collaboration´ (European E-Learning Action Plan in: Holmes and Gardner, e-Learning concepts and practise, 2006: 14). I chose this definition, because in my opinion e-Learning is a great opportunity to supply and improve attendance learning. On the other hand I have to admit that the definition is pretty broad.

Secondly, `the use of technologies in learning opportunities encompassing flexible learning as well as distance learning; and the use of information and communication technology as a communication and delivery tool, between individuals and groups, to support students and improve the management of learning (Andrews and Haythornthwaite, The SAGE Handbook of E-Learning Research, 2007: 2). I decided to include the second definiton in my article because it mentions more concrete aspects of e-Learning e.g. flexibility and communication.

I didn´t manage the whole task 2 so far and will continue tonight.

Comments are welcome.

Martina

http://loveitorchangeit.com/seminars/summer2008/2008/04/08/task-2-what-is-elearning/

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