FAQs

e-learning is learning on-line and means that you can study at a time that suits you and wherever you have internet access.

It is a flexible means of learning that enables you to progress at your own pace with the subject split into manageable topics.

The e-learning courses developed by getlearning.net and partners use audio and video to create a dynamic and interactive learning experience.

The e-skills course has been developed by getlearning.net as an introduction to e-learning and is designed to provide you with the skills to become an e-learner.

Topics included are:

1. Introducing the Internet
2. Using the Internet
3. Learning On-line
4. getlearning.net

Following the introduction, you will learn how to use the internet in your study, leisure and work. The third topic looks at the development of e-learning and how it differs from face-to-face training. The fourth topic introduces you to Virtual Learning Environments (VLE’s) and shows you how to get the most out of Learnwise, the getlearning.net VLE.

You will need an email address to register on getlearning.net and be able to purchase courses. Email is also the main means of communication between you and getlearning.net and your course tutor.

If you don’t have a current email address, you can set this up with Hotmail, Yahoo and many others. See about: getting onboard – Step 1

getlearning.net is a centre for on-line learning and is leading a new wave of e-learning in Scotland!

The courses developed by getlearning.net are media rich which makes for an interactive learning experience that includes quizzes, animations, audio, video clips and tutor support that bring the subject to life.

getlearning.net offers exciting new ways of learning a whole range of academic, vocational and fun courses. You can engage in this virtual world of learning from wherever you have access to the internet from home or work at a time and place that’s convenient to you.

You’ll be amazed at what you can learn! For example, learn how to:

• repair your own car
• create jewellery from junk
• design a garden
• use different make-up techniques

There are lots of subjects that are brought to life by getlearning.net.

You can also study for the internationally recognised qualification, Advance ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) as well as other certificated courses.

Most internet connections will be sufficent to allow you to experience the media rich content of the getlearning courses to the full.

One of the advantages of e-learning is it’s flexibility, allowing you to study when and where it suits you. Courses vary in length. The actual time it takes is dependant on your own learning preferences and how much time you have to devote to your course.

We recommend regular study – a minimum of 3 hours a week - so that you can easily follow the thread of the course and maintain a momentum.

Most e-learning courses use continual and self-assessment where you are tested at the end of each study module and get instant feedback.  Accredited courses like the European Computer Driving Licence have different testing requirements and will require you to sit an exam at your nearest test centre.

To get started on the e-skills course all you have to do is to register with getlearning.net and purchase any course.

Registration is FREE and when set up you will be sent your unique LoginID and password and then you are ready to purchase a course and get started with your e-skills course!

You can register: on-line.