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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. m-Learning, or mobile learning focused on the use of personal technologies.

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

eLearning 24-7

If you believe what many school districts, governmental officials, and even some folks in the media, the whole idea around online learning, as a result of the closing of schools, is not only a fiasco, but something so new that it has sped up its usage by 15 years. . E-Learning (the actual term) for online education started in 1993.

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11 Benefits of Using Online Interactive Learning Modules

Kitaboo

Online interactive learning modules have revolutionized education by providing an engaging and immersive learning experience. Traditional passive learning methods are being replaced by interactive modules that foster active participation and knowledge retention.

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11 Benefits of Using Online Interactive Learning Modules

Kitaboo

Online interactive learning modules have revolutionized education by providing an engaging and immersive learning experience. Traditional passive learning methods are being replaced by interactive modules that foster active participation and knowledge retention.

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When CEs Aren’t Enough: How to Engage and Empower Learners

Association eLearning

He can obtain his CEs by attending meetings, reading journals, and taking instructor-led or online classes. Activities and classes are often selected based on ease and convenience to complete, not because they sound interesting or appeal to his learning style.

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Serendipity

Learning with e's

It was quite exciting to appear on the front cover of Training Journal this month. I was approached by the editor of the journal after my presentation in London at the Learning Technologies annual conference. I was quite new to distance learning, but I was suddenly elevated to ‘expert’ status.

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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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