E-learning concepts,
trends, applications

Synchronous

Real-time activities

Possibility to interact
with other students
and the teacher simultaneously
and the teacher simulteanosly

No flexible schedules

Asynchronous

Communication via web, email,
messages, forums

No schedules

No real interactive educational
environment

SCORM

Shareable content object reference model

Packaging content

A file which contains every
piece of
information required
by the LMS

Exchanging data at
run-time

Delivery and tracking data and
content

Content can be used in
many situations

Find content for LMS

Get and set calls

Associate vocabulary

Content can be sold and delivered
to the user more quickly, more
efficiently, and at a lower
price.

TinCan

Provides simplicity, extra security
measures

Better support for offline and
mobile learning

Instant messaging

Message forums

Social networks

Software that adds white board
on video conferences tool

Screen-sharing

Data bases

Instructor presence:
Feedback, LMS content
and material

Instructor presence:
feedback

Encourage, inspire
and ensure learning
process

Through instant messages
and e-mail

LMS Content
and material

High quality material

Well-organized

Hassled-free tasks

Test delivery methods-
online quizzes

Test delivery methods

Availabilty of material
posted in each web
browser or platforms

Online quizzes

Students' progress is
tracked by the teacher
and students as well

Less work to be done,
unique text, instant
grading

Less work to be done

No specific hour or time
for testing

Automated corrections with
a LMS

Unique text

Randomizing question
and answer order

Avoid to complete a
test by memory

Instant grading
and feedback

A comment about
strengths and
weakenesses

Multiple choice test or quiz

Saves time for the instructor

In-depth analysis,
environmentally friendly,
self-assessment tool,
further consideration

In-depth analysis

Thtough graphic organizers
the teacher has the possibility
to analize scores and progress

See trends and posible
improvements

Environmentally friendly

Less use of paper

Self-assessment tool

Results instantly

Further consideration

Different kind of tools
to assess students' progress

Look for needs
of different learnig styles

Vary type of test
and quizzes

Learners encouragement
to go beyond.