I am still having a hard time with the definition Mayer gives for e-learning – “defined as instruction delivered via a computer that is intended to promote learning.” If “e” means electronic shouldn’t the definition include video, radio, iphones etc. He says that “instruction refers to content and instructional methods.” So shouldn’t the term be e-instruction or e-teaching?
It seems like he is saying e-learning means instruction which means content and methods. To me, learning, instruction, and content are three separate things. I am interpreting this wrong?
Mayer, R. A. (2003). Elements of a science of e-learning. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 29(3), 297-313. Library Portal Access.
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