eõpet

eõpet refers to teaching and learning conducted with electronic and digital technologies, primarily over the internet, and often combined with traditional classroom instruction. It encompasses online courses, digital course materials, learning management systems, video lectures, interactive exercises, assessments, and virtual classrooms. In Estonian education discourse, eõpet covers both asynchronous and synchronous methods, enabling flexible pacing, access for remote learners, and scalable delivery of educational content.

Common tools and environments include learning management systems such as Moodle or Canvas, video conferencing platforms, cloud storage, and access to open educational resources. Eõpet is applied across primary, secondary, and tertiary education, as well as vocational training and professional development, supporting blended learning, distance courses, and supplementary materials.

History and development: the concept grew with the spread of the internet and digital resources in the late 20th century, with formalization through LMS adoption in schools and universities during the 2000s, and substantial expansion during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, eõpet has continued to evolve with advances in mobile access, analytics, adaptive learning tools, and collaborative platforms.

Benefits and challenges: eõpet increases accessibility, enables flexible scheduling, and facilitates scalable content delivery, but also raises concerns about digital equity, privacy and data protection, quality assurance, instructor training, and sustaining student engagement in online environments.