Muse #1
I went to the first lecture with some degree of apprehension about what exactly constituted to the word, "e-learning". As much as I would like to say that I have been enlightened after the lecture, that would be a lie. However I have certainly picked up a few pointers about the topic thanks to the readings, lecture and group activity.

E-learning is a multi faceted topic that entails many different perspectives and encompasses a range of applications and technologies. For example, some believe that because of the letter "e" representing "electronic", it should include all electronic applications but others argue that "e-learning" only refers to Web-based technologies, leaving out film, television etc. There are also those who propose alternative meanings of "e" such as "experience", "extended" and "expanded". As my group decided to pick the activity on the historical timeline, I also gained insights into the chronological lead-up to the advent of e-learning.

I hope that with future lectures and group activities, I will better understand the various aspects of e-learning, its benefits and/or possible implications, and its role in the future that lies ahead.