Why is information technology (IT) important in eLearning?
IT is what makes eLearning work; in fact, it is a large part of the “e” in eLearning. IT provides the underlying tools to manage eLearning, content, deliver instruction, provide multimedia enrichment, secure access to student records, and allow for collaboration. In a sense, the effectiveness of eLearning is directly related to the relevance of the IT products selected for implementation as well as the environment within which they operate. Therefore, it is important to be cognizant of the preferred learning style of the students as well as the constraints of the systems upon which those students will experience the eLearning. See The Role of IT.
