Table 1 Definitions of key terms in technology-enabled dementia education
Term | Definition |
|---|---|
TEDE | A collection of methods that use the application of some form of digital technology for teaching and/or learning in the dementia education context. |
E-learning | Learning via any electronic medium. E-learning refers to the application of information communication technology in its widest sense to support and improve the learning experience. Online and non-networked computer-based learning are subsets of e-learning. |
Online learning | Online learning refers to any e-learning that is conducted online. Internet-based learning and web-based learning are subsets of online learning. The terms are often used interchangeably. |
Computer-based learning | This is a non-networked approach for e-learning that emphasises the use of a computer (or computerised device) as the delivery platform. |
Blended learning | A mixed mode of delivery combining face-to-face learning with e-learning techniques. It is especially relevant to introducing elements of flexibility into traditional courses. |