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

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E-Learning (the actual term) for online education started in 1993. In the late 90’s led by Blackboard, more institutions of higher education and even some schools were joining the online learning experience. Here is some data to consider (about this supposedly new learning approach). Distance Learning 2.0.

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Growth of online learning

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Research undertaken by the National Center for Education Statistics revealed that, between 2002 and 2005, 65% more K-12 students enrolled in online distance learning programs. More and more educational resources began to emerge from this point, including BlackBoard in 1997 and SmartThinking in 1999.

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Interview with Terry Anderson

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He is one of the pioneers of online and distance learning, and currently serves as the editor of the influential online open access journal International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning ( IRRODL ). Second,to follow from Marshall McLuhan the Medium is the Pedagogy (first coined by Cousin (2005).

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What is Online Learning? Brief History, Benefits & Limitations

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Period/Year Key Developments in Online Learning 1960s Beginnings of computer-based training (CBT) using mainframe computers. 1980s Emergence of teleconferencing and satellite-based distance learning. 1997 Launch of Blackboard, a pioneer in online course management systems.