Since the First Use of the Term E-Learning in 1998, It Has Been Used Extensively to Tutor

Since the First Use of the Term E-Learning in 1998, It Has Been Used Extensively to Tutor

<p> E-Learning</p><p>E-Learning is essentially the learning assisted by the use of digital tools. Typically, it involves some form of interactivity, which may include online interaction between the learner and their teacher or peers. This very interaction is facilitated by the use of Internet, intranet/extranet, audio or video tape, satellite TV and CD-ROM. </p><p>Since the first use of the term E-Learning in 1998, it has been used extensively to tutor learners worldwide. Companies nowadays use computers, specialized software and networking to train and assist employees. Moreover universities and educational organizations worldwide are using the internet’s connectivity power to offer off-shore and distant learning programs for students. In fact, it is now possible to connect learners and tutors located across great distances, into a single virtual classroom. To add to all these, everyday around the world more institutions are welcoming the use of videos, TVs, computers, handheld devices and alike to further assist various forms of learning. </p><p>E-Learning has the ability to instruct learners about an extensive array of subjects due to several advantages. Firstly, it is a relatively inexpensive method of teaching. Using various digital tools means the large hiring costs for professional tutors are avoided. Secondly, the duration of educating is shortened due to the efficiency and swift lesson delivery. Thirdly and perhaps most importantly, the advantage of being in one location and attaining knowledge through digital mediums from another location is what makes E-Learning so popular. Learners can join lessons from wherever they have a computer with internet connection and can decide to participate whenever they want to. </p><p>The popularity of E-Learning over the internet has given rise to numerous firms offering various websites for learners. From tips on daily domestic chores to language codes on software programming, the internet is abounding with E-Learning sites on all types of subjects. Some of the best include:- </p><p> FindTutorials - http://www.findtutorials.com/</p><p> BeginnersUK - http://www.beginners.co.uk/</p><p> WorldWideLearn - http://www.worldwidelearn.com/</p><p> HowStuffWorks - http://www.howstuffworks.com/</p><p> Learn - http://my.learn.com/learncenter.asp?id=178409</p><p> AutoDidact - http://www.autodidact.net/</p><p> OnlineSapiens - http://www.autodidact.net/</p><p> CreativityPortal - http://www.creativity-portal.com/</p><p> E-How - http://www.ehow.com/ E-Learning makes knowledge of all sorts, more accessible to the population. This implies that in near the future more and more people will depend on it. Furthermore due to information being made more abundant and easier to reach through E-Learning, education will reach the most remote parts of the world. In conclusion, E-Learning will pave the way for tomorrow’s global development. </p><p>Questionnaire</p><p>1. What range of subjects do you want to offer your users, through your E-Learning website? </p><p> House-hold & Domestic Solution Based.</p><p> Technological Solutions Based.</p><p> Practical Skill Based.</p><p> Professional Skill Based.</p><p> If Others. Please specify ______</p><p>2. What age group of the population do you want to target using your E-Learning website? </p><p> 10 years and below.</p><p> 11 – 15 years.</p><p> 15 – 21 years.</p><p> 21 – 26 years.</p><p> 26 – 30 years and above. </p><p>3. What methods of interaction and communication are you expecting to incorporate into your site?  Audio Visual Based.</p><p> Flash Content Based.</p><p> E-Mail.</p><p> Live Online Conferencing.</p><p> Text/Manual Based.</p><p> If Others. Please specify ______</p><p>4. How do you wish to add significance, if any to the completion of a given course by users in your site? </p><p>5. Will you involve expert professionals and their knowledge while planning out the lessons for your site?</p>

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