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What is Distance Learning? Definition, Examples and Types To Expect In 2021

Academy of Mine

Distance Learning refers to the act of learning or being taught in a way that is considered nontraditional; specifically in that the teaching and learning are done asynchronously in different times and locations than would be typical, for example teaching and learning from within one’s own home instead of in a classroom.

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Meridian Knowledge Solutions Joins Federal Government Distance Learning Association (FGDLA) Board of Advisors

Meridian

Learning industry veteran Patrick Devlin, Chief Business Development Officer for Meridian Knowledge Solutions, has joined the Board of Advisors of the Federal Government Distance Learning Association (FGDLA). Holden, Executive Director, FGDLA. We are pleased to welcome him to our Advisory Board.”. About FGDLA.

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Using Wikis to Stop Brain Drain

Dashe & Thomson

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS Using Wikis to Stop Brain Drain by Jolene on February 23, 2010 in Wikis In his December Training Magazine article Training in a Web 2.0 Properly d.

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The Theory and Practice Gap in eLearning

eFront

The truth is that, as an eLearning professional, you may be missing out on research that demonstrates a gap between the growing research base for eLearning and the policy-making for educational and training institutions – the theory and practice gap. The question is, how to bridge the theory and practice gap in eLearning?

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Using Wikis to Stop Brain Drain | Social Learning Blog

Dashe & Thomson

Social Learning Blog Training and Performance Improvement in the Real World Home About Bios Subscribe to RSS Using Wikis to Stop Brain Drain by Jolene on February 23, 2010 in Wikis In his December Training Magazine article Training in a Web 2.0 Properly d.

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The Theory and Practice Gap in eLearning

eFront

The truth is that, as an eLearning professional, you may be missing out on research that demonstrates a gap between the growing research base for eLearning and the policy-making for educational and training institutions – the theory and practice gap. The question is, how to bridge the theory and practice gap in eLearning?

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How Technology Brings Inquiry To The Forefront Of Learning— Especially In A Crisis

eLearning Industry

All the theory about innovative methods in education is now called to action, at least for those of us who have the privilege to implement distance learning programs. There is no doubt that many members of the educational community thought that this would put our work on hold until the crisis is over—and for some, it will.