ALSO CALLED: Distance Education, Teletraining, and Virtual Classrooms DEFINITION: Distance learning, sometimes called e-learning, is a formalized teaching and learning system specifically designed to be carried out remotely by using electronic communication. Because distance learning is less expensive to support and is not constrained by geographic considerations, it offers opportunities
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WHITE PAPER:
This white paper considers some of the reasons that institutions and enterprises are turning to eLearning to engage learners with ideas and information. It also gives suggestions for creating digital learning experiences that engage learners.
DISTANCE LEARNING DEFINITION (continued): … in situations where traditional education has difficulty operating. Students with scheduling or distance problems can benefit, as can employees, because distance education can be more flexible in terms of time and can be delivered virtually anywhere.
Popular distance learning technologies include:
Voice-centered technology, such as CD or MP3 recordings or Webcasts
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