Types of e-Learning

e-Learning is comes in many variations and often a combination of the following:

Purely online - no face-to-face meetings
Blended Learning - combination of online and face-to-face
Synchronous
Asynchronous
Instructor-led group
Self-study
Self-study with subject matter expert
Web-based
Computer-based (CD-ROM)
Video/audio tape

Delivery Methods

e-Learning is done over the WORLD WIDE WEB or by CD-ROM, and some variations (distance learning) incorporate traditional media. Here are common delivery methods used in e-Learning:

Print

e-text

textbooks

e-zines

Video

streaming video

video tape

satellite transmission

cable

Audio

streaming audio

audio tape

Review and Exams

electronic

interactive

paper

Communication
Asynchronous

email

listservs

threaded discussion, weblogs

forums

Synchronous

chat

videoconferencing

teleconferencing

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