E-learning: theory and practice
Santrauka
It is not easy to find out when e-learning concept was started. Apparently, it began from the development of the first learning tools. In long term, tools that are more sophisticated emerged and brought advance e-learning systems. This also involved understanding that e-learning means much more than just organisation of course. In the beginning of popularity of the topic, e-learning was called just as interaction with students. Development processes helped work out platforms which delivered great elearning results. The author collected requirements for virtual environment, also presented the variety of e-learning platforms and their specifics. The author of the article investigated e-learning, its static and dynamic approach, and main principles. As a result, learning pyramid was identified, for which construction, scientific literature analysis and synthesis methods were used in the paper. The author presented a learning cube which integrates learning material system, course content management system and virtual learning environment. Finally, the assessment framework for elearning tools is given.