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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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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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The Decline of Student Education in the Era of Great Education Technology Solutions

Jigsaw Interactive

Because we live in an era of great education technology solutions such as VILT, artificial intelligence, machine learning, internet research, cloud computing, webinars, podcasts, virtual reality, and a long list of other innovations, one might assume that effective online education has become accessible to virtually (excuse the pun) everybody.

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eLearning Conferences

Tony Karrer

All the information below was obtained from Internet sources and announcements in educational journals. If possible, please do not remove the contact information when you re-distribute the list as that is how I receive updates and corrections. Note also that some events will be cancelled at a later date. link] com.au./sb_clients/iog/bin/

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The survival of higher education (1): Changing roles

Learning with e's

My main recommendation however, was one grounded in the technology mediated learning approach. I drew upon my experience working in British and American schools to describe some of the new technologies and media methods that were emerging, and outlined their applications in teaching and learning. Distance Learning 1(3), 11-17.

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eLearning Conferences 2011

Tony Karrer

If possible, please do not remove the contact information when you re-distribute the list as that is how I receive updates and corrections. link] December 4-7, 2010 Technology Information Education Services (TIES) Educational Technology Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. If you publish the list on the web, please note its source.