Joe is a 35-year-old with a bachelor's degree in architecture who is taking e-learning classes to obtain an endorsement in solar conductors. He prefers an interactive e-learning environment that allows him to access lessons as needed using multimedia and non-linear presentations. Joe works best with factual information and likes that e-learning provides a self-paced environment where he can re-trace steps if needed due to his slower reading speed and shorter attention span. The variety of media, ability to re-direct himself using questions, and opportunity to interact with a diverse group of peers from different backgrounds makes e-learning ideal for Joe.

1. Bio of an e-Learner

2. Name: Joe Anyone
Age: 35 years old
Education: Bachelor of Science in Architecture
Reason for e-Learning classes: to obtain
an endorsement in solar conductors

3. Joe wants the following from his
instructor:
 To use technology – Joe works best
with interactive and networked media, and
lessons presented in a non-linear, multi-
sensory fashion. This way, he can access
lessons when he needs them, and challenge
his senses with new material.

4.  To use known data – Joe wants
the facts. He does not want
information given to him that is
hearsay or relayed in useless
activities. He is very biased towards
experimental acts, and e-learning is very “down
to the level”.

5.  Joe discovered that he enjoys
e-learning because he knows how
to multi-task, and could focus on
several lesson points at one time.
 He also has a slower reading speed, lower
level of reading accuracy and shorter
attention span. However, he found that the
self-paced environment of e-learning enabled
him to re-trace his steps if needed.

6.  He is also easily distracted, and
does not have a natural ability to
reflect on what he has learned.
However, with his preference for
pictures and videos, whether or
not they are the highest of quality,
he can re-direct himself when looking
at material, and use reflection questions
to help him process in e-Learning.

7.  Plus, his techno savvy side
makes it easy for him to interact
with the lessons, and his ability to
scan multiple documents and
glean information make him
adept at processing and learning
with interrupted information flow. He
appreciates structure, so he creates it.

8.  E-learning provides an eclectic
room of learners, and the
opportunity to interact with one
another in entertaining and
exciting ways. Most peers
are from all walks of life. Joe appreciates
all different races and cultures, and varying
opinions and ideas, which make e-learning
for him ideal.

9. This is why Joe does well in an e-Learning
environment