Building an inclusive definition of e-learning: An approach to the conceptual framework
By A. Sangrà, D. Vlachopoulos, Nati Cabrera. 2012
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E-learning is part of the new dynamic that characterises educational systems at the start of the 21st century. Like society, the concept of e-learning is subject to constant change. In addition, it is difficult to come up with a single definition of e-learning that would be accepted by the majority of the scientific community. The different understandings of e-learning are conditioned by particular professional approaches and interests. An international project, based on the participation of experts around the world, was undertaken to agree on a definition of e-learning. To this end, two main research activities were carried out. First, an extensive review was conducted of the literature on the concept of e-learning, drawing from peer-reviewed journals, specialised web pages, and books. Second, a Delphi survey was sent out to gather the opinions of recognised experts in the field of education and technology regarding the concept of e-learning with a view to reaching a final consensus. This paper presents the outcomes of the project, which has resulted in an inclusive definition of e-learning subject to a high degree of consensus that will provide a useful conceptual framework to further identify the different models in which e-learning is developed and practiced.
Subfields: Computer Science Applications, Developmental and Educational Psychology, Education
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Citations in the corpus
- Online Teaching and Learning in Higher Education during the Coronavirus Pandemic: Students’ Perspective (2020, background): “Taking the previously mentioned aspects into account, this type of online learning can be viewed as a natural development of the concept of distance learning [20].”
- Relationship Between Student Engagement and Performance in E-Learning Environment Using Association Rules (2018, background): “Several more complex definitions have been given for elearning [14].”
- Trends in Educational Research about e-Learning: A Systematic Literature Review (2009–2018) (2020, background): “[14] found four general categories of definitions of e-learning: (1) Technology-driven: Use of technology to deliver learning and training programs; (2) delivery-system-oriented: The delivery of a learning, training, or education program by electronic means; (3) communication-oriented: Learning faci”