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  1. e-learningnoun

    learning conducted via electronic media, especially via the Internet

  2. Etymology: e- + learning

Wikidata

  1. E-learning

    E-learning refers to the use of electronic media and information and communication technologies in education. E-learning is broadly inclusive of all forms of educational technology in learning and teaching. E-learning is inclusive of, and is broadly synonymous with multimedia learning, technology-enhanced learning, computer-based instruction, computer-based training, computer-assisted instruction or computer-aided instruction, internet-based training, web-based training, online education, virtual education, virtual learning environments, m-learning, and digital educational collaboration. These alternative names emphasize a particular aspect, component or delivery method. E-learning includes numerous types of media that deliver text, audio, images, animation, and streaming video, and includes technology applications and processes such as audio or video tape, satellite TV, CD-ROM, and computer-based learning, as well as local intranet/extranet and web-based learning. Information and communication systems, whether free-standing or based on either local networks or the Internet in networked learning, underly many e-learning processes.

Editors Contribution

  1. e-learning

    An online system for learning.

    E-learning websites are available for a variety of different purposes.


    Submitted by MaryC on March 14, 2020  

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of e-learning in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of e-learning in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of e-learning in a Sentence

  1. Alec Ewing:

    The waters surrounding Texel are littered with shipwrecks, and we expect that divers will always be on the lookout, these other wrecks, mostly Dutch merchant vessels from the 17th and 18th centuries, are invaluable treasure troves for learning more about history and heritage as well. We definitely expect that one or more new wrecks will be spotted over the coming year.

  2. Evan Matthews:

    This is because it is likely a familiar movement, removing the learning curve that occurs with a new form of physical activity and the intimidation factor many feel when starting out.

  3. Scott C. Holstad:

    what society dictates, we consume, cattle gathering around learning devices called television, mouths opening wider while addictive morsels of consumerism are violently jammed into us and we lose more bits and pieces of our collective identity daily.

  4. sindiswa matyobeni:

    Without consequences there is no room for learning.”

  5. Pano Anthos:

    Stores are proud of their heritage, their whole model is, ‘we’ve been around for 150, 200 years.’ But that heritage means they don’t change very much, very fast, and when they put something in, if it doesn’t succeed right away, it’s considered a failure. … Startup companies think of failure as a learning experience. That never crosses the mind or the culture of a retailer.


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  • Judith Zimunya
    Judith Zimunya
    yaa know its here too in my own nation and being introdeced in schools very soon .good for distance learning too,dont hv to leave families for a degree on phd knw we can do it in our homes kkkkkkk
    LikeReply12 years ago

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