E-mentoring: a novel approach in the use of technology in education

Education technology is changing the way we learn. Since we are not any more concerned with the transfer of information, we believe that mentoring can enhance the education process. The emphasis should be on motivation. The relations developed should assure a life long perspective for the learner. In order to make this relation of benefit to all parties we need the cooperation of all the stakeholders in education. Our recent experience shows that technology can bridge the communication gap between the instructor and learner. The paper covers a theoretical background to education, recent developments and case studies where the importance of mentoring is exposed.