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eLearning Glossary: Definitions for the Most Commonly Used Terms

Association eLearning

For many, their first experience with eLearning was educational computer games delivered via CD Rom. Asynchronous/ Self-Paced Learning- Asynchronous refers to eLearning offerings you take on your own. Grab a spoon, and let’s dig in to the soup, with this eLearning glossary.

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Terms e-Learning Designers Should Know

Mindflash

e-Learning: e-Learning is a broad term used to describe learning that occurs through the use of electronic means, which can include web-conferencing, CD-ROM, and web-based training. Asynchronous learning is also known as self-paced learning. E-Learning can be live or self-paced. Learners choose when to participate.

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eLearning Defined

Tony Karrer

), so I decided to look at the different definitions of eLearning in the various glossaries: eLearning / E-Learning - learning that is accomplished over the Internet, a computer network, via CD-ROM, interactive TV, or satellite broadcast. Typically used to describe media such as CD-ROM, Internet, Intranet, wireless and mobile learning.

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How do you create a perfect blend of the various learning components?

Origin Learning

NetMeeting – Centra – etc.). · Video presentations. · Interactive Computer-based Training (CD-ROM). · Distance Learning. · On-line mentoring. · On-the-job-training. · Chat-rooms. · In-person mentoring. · Web-based community. · Knowledge Management System.

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Technology Advancement and Learning – Help or Hindrance?

Integrated Learnings

However, in that 10 years, here are a few of the learning advancements that I have experienced in my career: Transition from an overhead projector and transparencies to using a PC with PowerPoint and a connected projector Transition from CBT (computer-based training) courses on CD ROMs to internet-based WBT (web-based training) courses Alternatives (..)

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The Various Modes of E-learning for Corporate Training

CommLab India

CD-ROM based learning. Today, eLearning has come a long way from CD-ROM to mobile-based learning. This uses various synchronous technologies such as web conferencing, video conferencing, etc. In simple terms, it is a blend of synchronous and asynchronous learning. Collaborative learning.

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What is elearning?

Elucidat

These factors include: The rise of the internet – previous to this, many relied on the use of printed manuals, CD-ROMS, and other restrictive methods for learning and training. The rise of elearning has been facilitated by several factors to allow it to become the most popular way of delivering training. .