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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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mLearning: The Latest Trends and Why You Should Care

The Logical Blog by IconLogic

by Rosie Hausler Mobile Learning (mLearning) has been around for quite a while now. As a subset of Distance Learning and eLearning it has promised a more immediate and more flexible approach to those bleeding-edge providers that have wanted to deliver more complete blended training programs.

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Digital Badges for Educational Achievement

Web Courseworks

Issuers can send badges directly to the backpack, and earners can organize their badges into groups and decide which ones they want to share on social media sites like LinkedIn and Twitter. The latest version of Blackboard Learn as well as recent versions of Moodle and our own CourseStage all have badging capabilities.

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Distance Learning and the LMS: Advice From a Higher Education Expert

Talented Learning

Many colleges and universities have launched distance learning programs, but student success rates remain inconsistent. In this interview, distance learning veteran Nancy Rubin, Ph.D. You can connect with Nancy on LinkedIn or on Twitter. TL: What are the hallmarks of a highly engaging online learning program?

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A-Z of Digital Learning

The Learning Rooms

The inclusive practice of removing barriers and making learning content usable and accessible to everyone. Asynchronous Learning. A flexible approach allowing learners to access online course content at a time that suits them. Alternative text describing the content of an image on a website or in an eLearning course.

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How to use GoConqr for distance learning and tools that can help you

GoConqr

There is growing pressure on teachers to implement distance learning and online learning strategies for their students in these difficult times. As we work together to bring the best in online collaboration and learning tools students around the world need to be able to continue with their school year.

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: Instructional Design and Market Sector Differences

Learning Visions

Im guessing youre designing online distance learning courses. Christy.would you categorize the courses you develop as "distance learning"? not totally comfortable with the term "distance learning" because it really focuses on the geography. If youre an ID in the academic sector, what does that mean?