Although e- learning can offer interactive and engaging learning experiences, the creative ideas that are necessary to create such environments are not always easy for us to come up with when we are designing, developing , or teaching e- learning courses. And while instructional designers and trainers can see the benefits of including engaging activities in e- learning courses, the ideas (and the details) for how those can be developed and integrated within instruction regularly escape. As a result, there is a tendency to develop courses that do not capitalize on engaging e- learning activities that can result in both active learning and the achievement of course objectives. Yet, by capitalizing on the unique capabilities of Web-based technologies, online courses can facilitate e- learning that is exciting, interactive, purposeful, and beneficial. With imaginative ideas we can develop e- learning activities that lead to meaningful learning experiences and engage students in most any course that uses online technologies. guideliens for setting up e- learning activities are presented.