E-Learning

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.

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.

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.

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:-

 FindTutorials - http://www.findtutorials.com/
 BeginnersUK - http://www.beginners.co.uk/
 WorldWideLearn - http://www.worldwidelearn.com/
 HowStuffWorks - http://www.howstuffworks.com/
 Learn - http://my.learn.com/learncenter.asp?id=178409
 AutoDidact - http://www.autodidact.net/
 OnlineSapiens - http://www.autodidact.net/
 CreativityPortal - http://www.creativity-portal.com/
 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.
 Questionnaire

1. What range of subjects do you want to offer your users, through your E-Learning website?

 House-hold & Domestic Solution Based.

 Technological Solutions Based.
 Practical Skill Based.
 Professional Skill Based.
 If Others. Please specify _________________________________________

2. What age group of the population do you want to target using your E-Learning website?

 10 years and below.

 11 – 15 years.
 15 – 21 years.
 21 – 26 years.
 26 – 30 years and above.

3. What methods of interaction and communication are you expecting to incorporate into your
site?

 Audio Visual Based.

 Flash Content Based.
 E-Mail.
 Live Online Conferencing.
 Text/Manual Based.
 If Others. Please specify _________________________________________

4. How do you wish to add significance, if any to the completion of a given course by users in your
site?
5. Will you involve expert professionals and their knowledge while planning out the lessons for
your site?