What specifically is e-learning good for?
Last week I attempted to answer the question 'what is e-learning good for?' and came up with a very simple answer:
E-learning, in its many and varied forms, is suitable for any learning activity which does not have to be conducted face-to-face.
I went on to explain what the circumstances would be in which a face-to-face solution would be needed, but I probably didn't go far enough to satisfy most learning professionals. The reason is that you can't generalise about e-learning because it comes in so many forms. Computers and networks provide so many opportunities to enhance learning in the workplace, but the opportunities are dependent on the use you are making of these tools. So, here's a more specific response to the question, categorised by type of e-learning: