E-learning is the term used to describe the use of a range of technologies as a supplement or alternative to traditional classroom training. These include self-aced learning, virtual classrooms,
e-mail, discussion boards, online reference material and various multimedia presentations.
A growth market
E-learning has sparked excitement among learning professionals as it is potentially flexible enough to tailor learning to the needs of the individual in a way classroom teaching cannot. Adult learning theory has shown that different people have different learning styles.
