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A common application of e-learning in the nuclear industry is general employee refresher training. Due to the large number of trainees, the relatively high cost of e-learning can be justified, and the flexibility of e-learning is well suited to allowing the trainees to complete the training when they have the time available. Also, a ‘test-out’ feature can allow trainees who already understand the material to complete a pre-test, and if successful to avoid spending time on topics in which they are already competent.
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E-learning, or electronic learning can be used as well in the education as in the training processes. A common application of e-learning in the nuclear industry is the refresher training of the employees. The e-learning uses electronic media not only to store the textbooks and the learning materials, but also uses the electronic media for some (if not all) assessment of the trainees/students. Because the major part is in electronic form, it can be followed from distance - therefore it is an important form of the distance learning. The interaction between the teacher/trainer and the students/trainees also occurs via electronic communication forms: e-mail, messengers, skype etc. In this form of education/training physical presence of the students/trainees is needed only when hands-on, practical measurements/laboratory works have to be performed.
  
 
== Variations ==
 
== Variations ==

Revision as of 15:23, 7 March 2016

Definition

An abbreviation of electronic learning, which uses IT systems to conduct education or training as well as to manage those related activities

Purpose ans benefit

If there is a large number of students/trainees, the relatively high cost of e-learning can be justified, and the flexibility of e-learning is well suited to allowing the participants to complete the education/training when they have the time available. Also, a ‘test-out’ feature can allow the participants who already understand the material to complete a pre-test, and if successful to avoid spending time on topics in which they are already competent.

Description

E-learning, or electronic learning can be used as well in the education as in the training processes. A common application of e-learning in the nuclear industry is the refresher training of the employees. The e-learning uses electronic media not only to store the textbooks and the learning materials, but also uses the electronic media for some (if not all) assessment of the trainees/students. Because the major part is in electronic form, it can be followed from distance - therefore it is an important form of the distance learning. The interaction between the teacher/trainer and the students/trainees also occurs via electronic communication forms: e-mail, messengers, skype etc. In this form of education/training physical presence of the students/trainees is needed only when hands-on, practical measurements/laboratory works have to be performed.

Variations

Several similar expressions are used in the literature, which are slightly different variations of e-learning:

  • m-learning (mobile learning)
  • distance learning
  • cyber learning
  • computer aided learning, etc.

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