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Online Learning Works – So Why are Schools Failing at it?

eLearning 24-7

Clearly online learning in elementary and secondary schools were well on their way by the early 2000’s, which puts a big dent into the whole “new experience of learning online” argument. . Distance learning IMO was an absolutely horrible way to learn regardless if you were in K-12 or higher education.

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History of the LMS

eLearning 24-7

Corporate wasn’t really there at the time, some places did it, but it was edtech, the launched the WBT scene, removing the distance learning debacle (which was the key player, think tv to tv or monitor, with people looking at other people, or the instructor, and yes it was very popular even into the 2000s). Blackboard.

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Mobile Learning: e-learningnext

ID Reflections

Ten years back, Clark Quinn’s statement about mobile learning seemed wishful thinking. Today, mobile learning is no longer a buzzword. In ten years, mobile learning moved from being a “buzz word” and “yet-another-technology-hype” to a medium of learning and performance support that is here to stay. It has arrived.

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CCK08: Connectivism, Equity, and Equality

Experiencing eLearning

In the US, NCLB is a prime example of this: every child is expected to meet the grade level goals, regardless of learning or other disabilities. We start from the assumption that everyone will learn and be assessed equally. I want to scrap that system. No exceptions should be made for individuals to bend the rules.

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What Can You Expect in 2013?

CLO Magazine

Here’s a summary of how it works: Foundational learning consists of short modules that teach concepts, process, policies and methods. It typically involves distance delivery models such as Web-based tools. Webcasts, for example, are used to discuss ideas and provide access to experts.

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JOE GANCI – CRYSTAL BALLING WITH LEARNNOVATORS

Learnnovators

As an example, HTML5 was added to most development tools only after it was clear that Flash was on its way out and as it became evident that more people were browsing the web on their mobile devices than on their desktop computers. How encouraging is the new learning landscape? What would future (organizational) learning look like?

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Joe Ganci – Crystal Balling with Learnnovators

Learnnovators

As an example, HTML5 was added to most development tools only after it was clear that Flash was on its way out and as it became evident that more people were browsing the web on their mobile devices than on their desktop computers. How encouraging is the new learning landscape? What would future (organizational) learning look like?