E-learning terminology

Software that is used to organise the administration of learning. It allows instructors to register and track learners, and can record data and provide feedback for all participants

• LMS (learning management system)

• Learning portal

• Online community

Online learning in which instructors and participants are logged in at the same time and instructors and students communicate directly with each other in real time.

• Asynchronous learning

• Distance education

• Synchronous learning

Learning that occurs through the use of digitally delivered content and support.

• E-learning

• Learning environment

• Synchronous learning

Website offering consolidated6 access to multiple sources of educational resources.

• E-learning

• LMS (learning management system)

• Learning portal

A meeting place on the internet for people who share common interests and needs, facilitating contact and collaboration between them.

• Online community

• Learning portal

• Learning environment

Online learning in which students and instructors can participate intermittently at times that suit them individually.

• Asynchronous learning

• Synchronous learning

• Distance education

The physical or virtual context for learning.

• E-learning

• Learning portal

• Learning environment

Education in which the instructor and the student are in different locations and may also be working at different times.

• E-learning

• Distance education

• Learning portal