Impact of Elearning and Online Information Resources on Students Learning Outcome Academic Performance and Creativity A Study

Abstract

1 Introduction newlineE-learning is a potentially new technological development. Definitions of eLearning around the web have newlinedifferent perspectives and emphasis. The term eLearning is coined by Jay Crossed in 1998. True e-learning is newlinebased on six philosophies: newlinei. e-learning is leaning on internet-age newlineii. e-learning embraces the learning process from assessment through testing and sometimes certification newlineiii. Web-delivered, typically assembling learning experiences on the fly from the freshest information newlineiv. provide a mix of learning methods-virtual classroom, simulation, and collaboration newlinev. Incorporates registration, payments, and charge-backs, monitoring learners progress, administering tests newlineand exams, maintaining learners records newlinevi. Learner centric, personalized newlineStudents learning outcome is based on students learning styles. The study examined possible impact of newlineeLearning on attainments of students learning outcomes, academic performance. The study further measured newlinecreativity in four dimensions: fluency (the ability to produce numerous and abundant ideas); originality (the ability newlineto produce new and unusual ideas; elaboration (the ability to pay attention to details, and; flexibility (the ability newlineto produce ideas using various and diverse methods newline