Vivian Nwaocha

There is a growing consensus to dismiss the view that computer-mediated communication lacks adequate social cues and fosters impulsive behavior. Recent surveys have revealed a great deal of social interaction in some computer conferences and bulletin board systems and show the development of numerous personal relationships and socio-emotional behavior in computer-mediated communication. This mode of communication provides the possibility of equal participation by obscuring the

Basically, there are three universal strands of mobile learning implementation., each seeking to enhance learning environments.The first uses mobile learning to support communications between instructors and students as well as between peers. The second utilizes mobile learning to improve learning environments while the third uses it to deliver educational materials to learners.

Despite the fact that communication is often a vital element of collaboration tools, it is not the only feature. Any tool that allows interaction on a shared resource has the potential to be a collaboration tool. Determining the factors that increase the likelihood that a tool can attract a critical mass of users may shed light on what facilitates effective collaboration.

One of the unique values of Open Educational Resources is that the content is open for modification and change. Consequently, lecturers have the opportunity to adapt the content for local contexts. Student learning and creativity are supported by the opportunity for content creation. Open Educational Resources offers students the opportunity to participate in online study groups, have access to course instruction as well as interact with their course mates and lecturers.

Multimedia is a technology that has taken business, industry, and education alike by storm. The proliferation of educational and training materials, incorporation of digitized sound, speech, images, and full motion video, with high speed computers and videodisc players that break the paradigm of linear, teacher-driven instruction promises to revolutionize the way we learn.

The emergence of a novel tutoring system known as the intelligent tutoring system has facilitated the task of training and evaluation. Intelligent tutoring systems provide numerous benefits and have the potential to ease training and assessment both in the educational as well as corporate organizations.

This article proposes Intelligent Tutoring Systems as the valuable tool, to provide practice-based instruction to support corporate training, high school and college education as well as military training.

To the learner, open and distance learning means more freedom of access, and thereby a wider range of opportunities for learning and qualification. The barriers that may be overcome by open and distance learning include not only geographical distance, but also other confining circumstances, such as personal constraints, cultural and social barriers and lack of educational infrastructure.

These trends in e-learning are intended to provide you with a framework to consider the e-learning needs of your establishment. In the months and years to come, smart organisations will bring together executive decision makers from all parts of their company to understand the corporate needs for e-learning and make purchase and buying decisions based on an understanding of today's business needs and tomorrow's requirements for growth and evolution.

Teaching and learning in educational institutions can be promoted through the use of interactive whiteboards. They incorporate a variety of teaching techniques that support a range of preferred learning styles. Consequently, the use of this 21st century instructional tool in schools can undoubtedly enhance educational and instructional opportunities for both students and teachers.