e-learning Taking lesson or study through the internet you can find a lot of references and you can communication with other, friends and teacher to discus a subject or a material. In the other hand it’s easier and faster than normal learning.

Types of e-learning 1.Reading materials provided electronically 2.Interactive materials 3.Computer-assisted assessment 4.Computer-based formative assessment 5.E-communication 6.Web-cam or video links 7.E-moderated learning 8.Virtual learning environments

Reading materials provided electronically This is the most common form of electronic support. Reading material may include: a website or web pages for your programme. copies of lecture notes related websites or electronic journals Revision notes and activities a programme newsletter

Interactive materials Interactive materials are expensive to produce, and are therefore not suitable for all types of learning. They may include: Programs for practicing technical skills interactive videos to enable you to see locations that are expensive or difficult to visit Learning structured as games simulated case studies.

Computer-assisted assessment Part or all your programme may be assessed through your answering questions on a computer. Computerised assessment is demanding: You usually need to revise more of your coursework than for essay-based exams.

Computer-based formative assessment Your course may offer computerised assessment for practice. If so, you can test your knowledge and identify any aspect than need more work.

E-communication E-communication includes: to and from tutors between students with students on other brogrammes delivery noticeboards or bulletins.

Web-cam or video links You may be given opportunities to learn at a distance using a camera linked to the internet, or through video links.

E-moderated learning E-moderated learning can include discussion groups using an electronic forum, conference or chat room. The tutor may ‘moderate’ interactions in a number of ways, including: setting up the forum so that relevant people can get in touch with each other stimulating debate by asking key questions or offering material for discussion allocating tasks to group members monitoring who is taking part in discussions contacting and supporting individuals.

Virtual learning environments Some universities are introducing virtual or managed learning environments (VLE or MLE) these include Web-CT, Blackboard, and specially designed electronic environment. Such learning environments offer a range of possibilities: You may be able to long onto a page that is relevant only to you. All content – such as social events, job opportunities, result, records of achievement – can be managed through a single system. Reminders and guidance, such as lectures, event, and assignment deadlines, can be given when you log on Some or all of the other activities mentioned on thispage can be built in. lecturers can monitor electronically your level of activity and involvement.