E-LEARNING CONCEPTS
By: Jamwaale Shehama
2015
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Define the following e-learning terms
Learning
Training
LMS
• Is the process of absorbing information in order to increase skills and
abilities and make use of it under a variety of contexts.
• Is the giving of information and knowledge, through speech, the written
word or other methods of demonstration in a manner that instructs the
trainee.
• LMS stands for Learning Management System and it is a global term for a
computer system that is specifically developed for managing online
courses, distributing course materials and allowing collaboration between
students and teachers.
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Define the following e-learning terms
Synchronous
e-learning
• Are any learning tools that are in real- time e.g instant messaging
that allows students and teacher to ask and answer question
immediately.
Asynchronous
e-learning
• Is a type of e-learning trend that can be carried out even when the
student or teacher is offline typically allowing them to complete the
lessons on their own and merely use the internet as a support tool
rather than venturing online solely for interactive classes.
SCORM
• A specific way of constructing Learning Management Systems and
training content so that they work well with other SCORM
conformant systems.
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Define the following e-learning terms
Blended
Learning
Collaborative
Learning
Gamification
• Is a combination of offline (face-to -face ,traditional learning) and
online learning in a way that the one compliments the other.
• Is an e-learning approach where students are able to socially interact
with other students, as well as instructors.
• Is the use of game-based mechanics, aesthetics and game thinking to
engage people, motivate action, promote learning and solve problems.
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Define the following e-learning terms
Micro
Learning
• Implicates learning in smaller steps, and goes hand-in-hand with
traditional e-learning providing students with bits information and
teaching them a broad subject at once.
Rapid elearning
• Indicates the pace at which an e- learning course is develop meaning
the learning can be completed in shorter amount of time than it is
expected.
Continuous
Learning
• Is the constant expansion of skills and skill-sets through learning
and increasing knowledge.
How relevant is e-learning
to you as a professional
teacher?
• Allows both learners and educators to
learn every where and at any time
engaging them what they are doing
thus improve their learning
• Allows users to share materials of all
kinds enabling communication
• Teaches digital literacy
• Teach learners to be independent and
not rely on teachers
• Enable learners to be thinkers
• Broaden their horizon, exposed to
many things outside the town or
country.
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