What are the three types of eLearning?
Three Main Types of eLearning
eLearning, or electronic learning, encompasses various methods of delivering education and training through digital resources. The three primary types of eLearning are:
- Synchronous eLearning
- This type involves real-time interaction between instructors and learners.
- Examples include live webinars, virtual classrooms, and video conferencing.
- Learners participate at the same time, though they may be in different locations.
- Asynchronous eLearning
- This type allows learners to access materials and complete activities at their own pace and schedule.
- Examples include pre-recorded lectures, online discussion forums, and self-paced modules.
- Learners do not need to be online at the same time.
- Blended (or Hybrid) eLearning
- This approach combines both synchronous and asynchronous methods, or mixes online learning with traditional face-to-face classroom instruction.
- Examples include courses that have online readings and assignments but also require in-person sessions or live online meetings.
Each type has its own advantages depending on the learning goals, technology access, and preferences of the learners and instructors.