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e-Learning Acupuncture: Technology, Colleges and Community Online Conference

E-Learning Acupuncture

All the presenters and attendees stay in their current locations yet everyone joins together in synchronous and asynchronous activities for three days (April 15-17, 2008). Ive heard some good things about this very unique conference. Its a completely virtual conference. Personally I think this is a really great idea!

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SMBs and Social Learning Technologies

Janet Clarey

Presence - Some ways to use presence tools to enhance education: Allow learners to reveal (or conceal) their presence both synchronously and asynchronously. 2, 2005, pp. 17th Biennial Conference of the Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia, 2005. 34 (1) 5-32, 2005-2006. Provide a way to filter information.

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What is Online Learning? Brief History, Benefits & Limitations

learnWorlds

2005 YouTube was founded, providing a platform for educational video content. Continued Innovation and Expansion Online learning continues to evolve rapidly today, driven by advancements in technology, pedagogy, and learning science. 1970s Introduction of PLATO system for computer-assisted instruction.