Issue S in Informing Science and Information Technology University Enhancement System Using a Social Networking Approach: Extending E-learning

The proliferation of e-learning systems in both lea rning institutions and companies has contributed a lot to the acquisition and application of ne w skills. With the growth in technology, especially the internet, e-learning systems are only ge tting better and having more impact on the users. This paper suggests an approach to e-learning that emphasizes active and open collaboration, and also the integration of other services that aid or contribute to the learning process. This approach aims at having an extended and enhanced learning environment that is tied or connected to other systems within the immediate environment or otherwise.