Form of distance learning in which the instructional material is delivered through different kind of electronic means, such as CD-ROMs or DVDs, over a local area network (LAN), or on the Internet. It includes Computer-Based Training (CBT), Web-Based Training, Electronic Performance Support System (EPSS), distance or online learning and online tutorials, with a two-way form of communication with the trainer. It provides easy access to learners, and focuses on elements like introduction or overview, information presentation, practice items or instructive feedback, assessment, evaluation feedback. The methodology is an authoring approach, using the instructional design of the material. The user interface normally provides real-world applications and examples. [1] |