The 4 Roles of eLearning
(From the simple to the complex.)
Level
Role
Function
1 Explain
  • Presenting the content
  • Showing flow charts
  • Detailing models
  • Showing a short video clip
  • Explaining theories and concepts
2 Exercise
  • Doing and performing
  • Solving problems
  • Working through case studies
  • Playing games
  • Answering questions
3 Exchange
  • Reading and posting bulletin board messages
  • Sharing ideas during chat sessions
  • Brainstorming during group webcasts
  • Using instant messaging
  • Communicating with instructors and peers
  • Hosting a webcast
4 Explore
  • Finding other related sites
  • Researching best pactices
  • Discovering new resources
  • Searching keywords
  • Examining the competition
  • Indexing new topics
Not every lesson uses all four roles. It will depend upon the topic, the audience, the resources, time, and budget.

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