E – Learning Tools and Techniques

E-learning comprises all forms of electronically supported learning and teaching, which are procedural in character and aim to effect the construction of knowledge with reference to individual experience, practice and knowledge of the learner. Information and communication systems, whether networked or not, serve as specific media to implement the learning process. E-learning is essentially the computer and network enabled transfer of skills and knowledge. E-learning applications and processes include synchronous(Web-based learning, computer-based learning, virtual classrooms) and asynchronous (digital collaboration) . Content is delivered via the Internet, intranet/extranet, audio or video tape, satellite TV, and CD-ROM. It can be self paced or instructor led and includes media in the form of text, image, animation, streaming video and audio.