Asynchronous Learning –
Any learning event where interaction is delayed over time. This allows
learners to participate according to their schedule, and be geographically
separate from the instructor. Could be in the form of a correspondence
course or eLearning . Interaction can take use various technologies
like threaded discussion.
Computer Based Training (CBT) – Training
or instruction where a computer program provides motivation and feedback
in place on a live instructor. CBT can be delivered via CD-ROM, LAN
or Internet. Creation is done by teams of people including instructional
designers, and often has high development costs.
Correspondence Course - A course completed from
a distance using written correspondence for interaction and to submit
assignments. Correspondence classes became popular in the 1890’s.
Distance Education – The formal process
of distance learning . This term has traditionally implied the higher
education level.
Distance Learning – Learning where the instructor
and the students are in physically separate locations. Can be either
synchronous or asynchronous . Can include correspondence , video or
satellite broadcasts, or eLearning . Usually implies the higher education
level.
Distance Training - A reference to distance learning
for the corporate or professional levels. More commonly referred to
as distributed learning , WBT or e-Learning .
Distributed Learning – Distance learning
that makes use of information technology. Includes most types of distance
learning but not plain correspondence (very similar to e-Learning
)
eLearning – 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
. Can be synchronous , asynchronous , instructor-led or computer-based
or a combination.
eLearner – Any learner taking part in an
eLearning course or program.
Instructor-led Training (ILT) – A learning
event which is led by an instructor , and either held in a physical
location or delivered via a network ( WBT , eLearning ). Usually implies
the professional or corporate level and synchronous learning.
Online Learning – eLearning over the Internet
(as opposed to a local or wide area network).
Online Training – Same as online learning
, only it implies the professional or corporate level.
Synchronous Learning – Any learning event
where interaction happens simultaneously in real-time. This requires
that learners attend class at its scheduled time. Could be held in
a traditional classroom, or delivered via distributed or eLearning
technologies.
Web Based Training (WBT) - Training which is
delivered over a network (LAN, WAN or Internet). Can be either Instructor-led
or Computer Based . Very similar to eLearning , but it implies that
the learning is in the professional or corporate level.
