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The persistence of distance (learning)

Learning with e's

In a formal sense, distance learning has been a familiar concept since at least 1837, when Sir Isaac Pitman began teaching his shorthand system using typed instruction cards mailed through the universal Penny Postal service to his students across England. The term ''distance education'' may well be anachronistic in the digital age.

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Recent Research on Interactive Learning

Vikas Joshi on Interactive Learning

This list of existing research and articles on interactivity in learning was put together by Janhavi Padture, Director of Research, Analysis and Strategy at Harbinger Knowledge Products. That is the Question!!!

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5 papers every learning professional should read

E-Learning Provocateur

I don’t read as many journal articles as I’d like. And that’s a problem because as a practitioner, I consider it important to inform my work with the latest science. And that’s a problem because as a practitioner, I consider it important to inform my work with the latest science. Cook‐Greuter, S.

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Interactivity

Kapp Notes

There are many advantages of having learners interact with the subject matter they are learning. Studies, as well as common sense, indicate that interactivity helps the learner retain information as well as increasing the learner’s willingness to spend time with the material. In The 2000/2001 ASTD Distance Learning Yearbook.

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11 Benefits of Using Online Interactive Learning Modules

Kitaboo

However, research shows that online interactive learning modules significantly improve information retention rates. A study published in the Journal of Educational Psychology found that interactive learning modules resulted in a 20% increase in long-term knowledge retention compared to passive learning methods.

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11 Benefits of Using Online Interactive Learning Modules

Kitaboo

However, research shows that online interactive learning modules significantly improve information retention rates. A study published in the Journal of Educational Psychology found that interactive learning modules resulted in a 20% increase in long-term knowledge retention compared to passive learning methods.

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Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | August 14, 2020

Mike Taylor

We live in a time of abundance when it comes to information, but some bits contradict others. In this short video, Chris Do walks you through the basic cycle that will help you stay on top of the avalanche, and help you to learn anything. I love talking about learning, design, and technology. Tools & Resources.