The evolution of eLearning background, blends and blackboard....
This review of eLearning is divided into three sections: the first charts the evolution of eLearning from early correspondence courses to the current computer mediated approaches to distributed learning. The second section deals with the concept of blended learning; combining best practice in face-to-face and online learning. The final section focuses on current platform technologies in eLearning and outlines the strengths and weaknesses of learning management systems such as Blackboard.
Department of Biological Sciences at Cork Institute of Technology. Roy.sleator@cit.ie
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D004581:Electronics; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D009862:Online Systems; D017215:Satellite Communications / Q000639:trends; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods