What is E-Learning?

I think that we already know what "learning means," but what is the "e"? The e stands for electronic, so in its simplest sense, e-learning is any learning that is facilitated by electronic means. This has come to mean the same thing as computer-based training (CBT), and would include CD-ROM, web-enabled, and Internet learning.

American Society for Training and Development ASTD "E-Learning refers to anything delivered, enabled, or mediated by electronic technology for the explicit purpose of learning. The term includes online learning, web-based learning, and computer-based training. It excludes things that might fit under "distance learning" BUT are non-electronic, such as books. It also includes learner-to-learner interactions, as occur in our online learning community."

The term e-learning is ambiguous to those outside the e-learning industry, and even within its diverse disciplines it has different meanings to different people Dublin, L. (2003). If You Only Look Under the Street Lamps... Or Nine e-Learning Myths. The eLearning Developers' Journal, 1-7. . ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elearning
e-learning - learning conducted via electronic media, especially via the Internet
en.wiktionary.org/wiki/e-learning
Internet-enabled learning that encompasses training, education, just-in-time information, and communication.
www.eng.wayne.edu/page.php
is any virtual act or process used to acquire data, information, skills or knowledge. In the context of our research, eLearning is enabled learning, learning in a virtual world where technology merges with human creativity to accelerate and leverage the rapid development and application of deep ...
www.mountainquestinstitute.com/definitions.htm
to take a course online using a modem, wireless, or cable connection to access academic course material from a computer, phone, or handheld device.
www.govst.edu/elearning/default.aspx
a concentration of the Online Masters of Education.
education.illinois.edu/hre/online/orientation/terminology.htm
e learning - Learning that is facilitated by the use of digital tools and content. Typically, it involves some form of interactivity, which may include online interaction between the learner and their teacher or peers.
www.digitalstrategy.govt.nz/Resources/Glossary-of-Key-Terms/
e learning - Learning activities based on any electronic format.
www.teach-nology.com/glossary/terms/e/
e learning - Learning that is done via a computer.
www.fastfind.com/Education/EduGlossary.aspx
e learning - The HEFCE e-learning strategy of March 2005 (paragraph 20) describes this is any learning that uses ICT, as a communications and delivery tool, to support students, or improve the management of learning. ...
www.uclan.ac.uk/information/services/sss/quality/glossary_of_terminology.php
e learning - E-Learning is the learning process created by interaction with digitally delivered content, services and support.
www3.imperial.ac.uk/ict/services/teachingandresearchservices/elearning/aboutelearning/elearningglossary
e learning - Any learning that utilizes a network (LAN, WAN or Internet) for delivery, interaction, or facilitation. This would include distributed learning , distance learning (other than pure correspondence ), CBT delivered over a network, and WBT . ...
local.justcolleges.com/e_Learning_Glossary_Omaha_NE-r1350760-Omaha_NE.html
e learning - A catch-all term for training experiences on the computer. ISITE Design has specialized in Web-Based Training (WBT) development since 2001. ...
www.isitedesign.com/services/e-learning/e-learning-glossary
e learning - services which are delivered, enabled or mediated by ICT for the purposes of delivering education, and the technology and services which help create, manage and deliver those activities.
www.ict.ox.ac.uk/strategy/plan/plan.xml.ID=appF
e learning - e-Learning refers to formal and non-formal education that uses electronic delivery methods such as internet-based learning delivery packages, CD-ROM, online video conferencing, websites or email to manage the relationship between teacher and learners. ...
www.educationcounts.govt.nz/publications/series/2531/54560/2