THE MEANING OF E-LEARNINING

THE MEANING OF E-LEARNINING Many experts define e-learning according to his point of view. Because e-learning is an extension of electronic learning that interprets existing e-learning as a form of learning that utilizes electronic technology (radio, television, movies, computers, internet, etc.). Jaya Kumar C. Newspapers (2002), defines e-learning as any teaching and learning that uses electronic circuits (LAN, WAN or Internet) to deliver learning content, interaction, or guidance. Others have interpreted the e-learning as a form of distance education is conducted via the Internet. Dong (in Kamarga, 2002) defines e-learning as an asynchronous learning activities through an electronic device to obtain computer learning materials that meet their individual needs. Rosenberg (2001) emphasizes that e-learning refers to the use of Internet technology to deliver a series of solutions that can enhance the knowledge and skills. This is similar to Cambell (2002), Kamarga (2002) which emphasizes the use of Internet in education as the essence of e-learning. Even Onno W. Purbo (2002) explains that the term "e" or an abbreviation of electronic e-learning is used as a term for any technology used to support the efforts of teaching via the Internet electronic technology. In more detail Rosenberg (2001) categorize three basic criteria that exist in e-learning, namely: 1. e-learning is a network, which makes it able to fix quickly, store or retrieve, distribute, and learning and information sharing. This requirement is essential in e-learning, so that Rosenberg called it an absolute requirement. 2. e-learning is delivered to users through a computer using standard internet technology. CD ROM, Web TV, Web Cell Phones, pagers, and other personal digital aids can even set up a message but can not dikolongkan learning as e-learning. 3. e-learning focused on the broadest view of learning, learning solutions menggungguli traditional paradigm in training.
The above description shows that as the basis of e-learning is the use of Internet technology. Thus, e-learning is a form of learning as outlined in the conventional digital format through Internet technology. Therefore e-learning can be used in a system of distance education and conventional education system as well. In conventional education e-learning function is not to replace, but rather reinforce conventional learning models. In this case, Cisco (2001) describes the philosophical e-learning as follows: 1. e-learning is the passing over of information, communication, education, pelatihansecaraon-line. 2. e-learning provides a set of tools that can enrich the value of learning in the conventional (conventional learning models, a review of textbooks, CD-ROMs, and computer-based training) so as to answer the developmental challenges of globalization. 3. e-learning is not meant to substitute for the conventional model of learning in the classroom, but strengthen the model of learning through enrichment of educational content and technology development. 4. The capacity of students vary greatly depending on the content and manner of its delivery. The better the alignment between the transmitter and tools Conten with learning styles, the better the capacity of students who in turn will give better results.