online learning
Description
Online learning applications and processes include Web-based learning or computer-based learning where content is delivered via the Internet. It can be self-paced or instructor-led and includes media in the form of text, image, animation, streaming video and audio.
Online learning applications and processes include Web-based learning or computer-based learning where content is delivered via the Internet. It can be self-paced or instructor-led and includes media in the form of text, image, animation, streaming video and audio.
Non-internet alternatives
- CD-ROM - TV/ Visual animations - Audio tapes; the radio has been around for a long time and has been used in educational classrooms. - Video tapes; Videos allow teachers to reach students who are visual learners and tend to learn best by seeing the material rather than hearing or reading about it. - Interactive whiteboards "smart boards" allow teachers and students to write on the touch screen, so learning becomes interactive and engaging. |
Target audience
It is used for all age groups, for beginners, school students, for the elderly citizens and even for employee training or re-training purposes. Currently it is mostly employed in the developed world, but efforts are being taken for use in the third world countries.
It is used for all age groups, for beginners, school students, for the elderly citizens and even for employee training or re-training purposes. Currently it is mostly employed in the developed world, but efforts are being taken for use in the third world countries.