The future of e-learning is very bright indeed. This concept has expanded at a very rapid rate as more and more uses of the computer in education have been discovered and attempted. On the traditional university campus, there is a trend towards the development of a virtual learning environment (VLE). The VLE concept integrates the full range of electronic enhancements into the classroom environment. Under the VLE idea, the instructor is not replaced by the computer, but uses the computer to reach more students and to reach them more effectively.
Distance education is becoming more popular as more and more households get personal computers. Many schools have developed the idea of the virtual classroom to a high degree. An instructor located in a central location and using video equipment can teach simultaneous classes at multiple satellite locations. There is no limit to the distance these satellite locations can be from the instructor. Computer-based training can be done in the same way. Items such as emails and chat rooms are used as part of the e-learning arsenal.
Distance education is becoming more popular as more and more households get personal computers. Many schools have developed the idea of the virtual classroom to a high degree. An instructor located in a central location and using video equipment can teach simultaneous classes at multiple satellite locations. There is no limit to the distance these satellite locations can be from the instructor. Computer-based training can be done in the same way. Items such as emails and chat rooms are used as part of the e-learning arsenal.
An important trend in e-learning is the spread of distance education from traditional subjects to all areas of knowledge. Professional and professional schools are entering the field of e-learning. Things like .net training videos have allowed the computer to be used to teach any subject you can think of. Do it yourself manuals have entered the computer age. Informational websites can conduct hands-on training on any topic using videos accessible on the website to illustrate proper techniques. This trend has spread to include everything from dog training to basket weaving.
The last decade has been a time of rapid change, as e-learning has replaced traditional learning methods. It can be expected that we have not peaked and the future will bring innovations that can hardly be anticipated. The Internet access of mobile phones and the widespread use of palm pilots and laptops open up new opportunities for education and learning.
