TITLE : E-Learning Experiences

Contemporary Issues and Trends in Education III 
Submitted by: John Vianey S. Trocio
Submitted to: Dr. Maria Theresa P. Pelones

I. Introduction

In this age of rapid technological advances, one cannot help but come across the reality of E-learning. It is a whole new approach in education where the teaching and learning process is no longer confined to the four cozy corners of the classroom. Instead, the student is brought to a whole new perspective of things with the help of computer technology. As the world continues to spin frantically in the third millennium, more and more importance is being put in the use of the Internet and other technology-aided instruction. E-Learning is “the use of Internet and digital technologies to create experiences that educate fellow human beings” (Horton, 2001). E-Learning was born during the dot-com frenzy, and the term “e-Learning” was not well known until a few years ago. But now the term is common, especially in the University community. In 1999, more than 50 percent of US college students were planning to have Internet access from their dormitory rooms, and virtually all were planning to have access from campus locations. Today, more than 90 percent of students have accessed Internet, with 50 percent accessing Web daily, and nearly 40 percent of all college courses using Internet resources (OECD, 2001).