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#CoronaVirus, class closures and communication

Learning with e's

It appears then that face-to-face education, at least in the short term, is going to be imposed due to the infection risks. As teachers come to terms with what this means, many will turn to tried and trusted methods of education that involve distancing. Many others have achieved similar awards at a distance.

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The survival of higher education (1): Changing roles

Learning with e's

So what will be the future of higher education, and how will it survive against this hostile backdrop? Such change and disruption has been in the background of my thinking about learning technology for the past decade. Online Learning and Teaching in Higher Education. Continued tomorrow References Bach, S., and Moonen, J.

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5 papers every learning professional should read

E-Learning Provocateur

On Two Metaphors for Learning and the Dangers of Choosing Just One. Educational Researcher , 27(2), pp. The latter metaphor reminds me that learning is not about the consumption of information; it’s about making sense. Connectivism: A Learning Theory for the Digital Age. Cook‐Greuter, S. I elaborate here.

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SCORM Compliant LMS: What Does It Mean to be ‘SCORM-Compliant’?

eLearningMind

SCORM began as an initiative from the Department of Defense, which wanted to modernize technology-based education and training and expand distance learning initiatives. Harness the power of the Internet and other virtual or private wide-area networks (WANs) to deliver high-quality learning. The future of SCORM.

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10 Great Moments in eLearning History

SHIFT eLearning

Commercial software companies were quick to develop computer-based educational materials and learning games as well. The future of the Internet as an education medium became certain. Others in the industry have already used the term "online learning," which basically points to the same concept. Yes, the Web 2.0

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SCORM Compliance and LMS: What Does It Mean to be ‘SCORM-Compliant’?

eLearningMind

SCORM began as an initiative from the Department of Defense, which wanted to modernize technology-based education and training and expand distance learning initiatives. harness the power of the Internet and other virtual or private wide-area networks (WANs) to deliver high-quality learning. Share on email.

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SCORM Compliance and LMS: What Does It Mean to be ‘SCORM-Compliant’?

eLearningMind

SCORM began as an initiative from the Department of Defense, which wanted to modernize technology-based education and training and expand distance learning initiatives. harness the power of the Internet and other virtual or private wide-area networks (WANs) to deliver high-quality learning. Share on email.

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