CHAPTER OUTLINE

  • What Is e-Learning?
  • Is e-Learning Better?
  • The Promise of e-Learning
    • Promise 1: Customized Training
    • Promise 2: Engagement in Learning
    • Promise 3: Multimedia
    • Promise 4: Acceleration of Expertise Through Scenarios
  • The Pitfalls of e-Learning
    • Pitfall 1: Too Much of a Good Thing
    • Pitfall 2: Not Enough of a Good Thing
    • Pitfall 3: Losing Sight of the Goal
    • Pitfall 4: Discovery Learning
  • Inform and Perform e-Learning Goals
    • Near Versus Far Transfer Perform Goals
  • e-Learning Architectures
    • Interactivity in the Architectures
  • What Is Effective e-Courseware?
    • Training Goals
    • Learner Differences
    • Environment
  • Learning in e-Learning

Chapter 1

e-Learning

PROMISE AND PITFALLS

WHAT’S NEW IN THIS CHAPTER?

IN THIS CHAPTER we define e-learning as ...

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