Research

=Research=

Elearning
 * Blended: F2F with Distance
 * Networked: anytime, anywhere
 * Delivered via computer
 * Constructivist: Student based learning

First generation eLearning was a flop.” Jay Cross is credited with coining the term ‘eLearning’ in1998. He says: “We thought we could take the instructor out of the learning process and let workers gobble up self-paced (i.e. ‘don’t expect help from us’) lessons on their own. We were wrong. First generation eLearning was a flop!”

The Open and Distance Learning Quality Council of the UK produce a simple definition. It recognizes the differences between the content of learning and the process. “E-Learning is the effective learning process created by delivering digitally delivered content with learning support and services. ”The language used to describe digital learning is varied and used interchangeably: Web-based learning, online learning, virtual classroom, asynchronous learning, face-to-face,virtual university, open learning, distributed learning, distance learning. **Elearning** seems to be used the most frequently however we see M-learning (mobile Elearning) on the horizon. ** Blended ** learning is the term many people are using now to define the concept of F2F learning combined with distance learning. Mlearning (mobile) is very strong (use of smart phones, iPods).

Elearning has grown up. People expect multi-media and lots of support, based on constructivist principals of learning and cognition.
 * Dialogue: communication/chat/CONNECT/threaded discussions-synchronous training is emerging
 * Involvement: structured tasks/problem solving
 * Support: F2F/online support and tools/phone/FAQ
 * Control: participants have control of learning activities