What is Distributed Learning

Learning is spread throughout the learning period. Learn more in: From Adaptive Learning Support to Fading Out Support for Effective Self-Regulated Online Learning

Using a wide range of information technologies to provide learning opportunities beyond the bounds of the traditional classroom. Learn more in: Data Communications and E-Learning

Using technology to facilitate learning. Learn more in: Establishing Considerations for Universal Design for Learning and Accessibility in Online Courses

Decentralized instructional model in which teachers, students, and the resources are located in different places. Sometimes a synonym for distance learning. Learn more in: Case Study - "Can You See Me?": Writing toward Clarity in a Software Development Life Cycle

Distributed learning is a term used to describe educational experiences that are distributed across a variety of geographic settings, across time and across various interactive media (Dede, 2004). It is a culture of learning in which everyone is involved in a collective effort of understanding. Distance learning is characterized by four characteristics, such as the diversity of expertise among its members who are valued for their contributions and given support to develop, shared objective of continually advancing the collective knowledge and skills, emphasis on learning how to learn, and incorporate mechanisms for sharing what is learned (Utsumi, 2005a, b) Learn more in: Collaborative Learning: An Effective Tool to Empower Communities

See mixed mode learning. Learn more in: A Classification of Approaches to Web-Enhanced Learning

Learning through a variety of networks of people and tools without being instructed Learn more in: Learning Together: Reducing Distance in Distance Education

Learning situations in which the students and instructor are located in different localities; a bit broader than distance education, as it can be used to refer to both education and training. Learn more in: Innovation and Technology for 21st Century Education

Educational activities orchestrated via information technology across classrooms, workplaces, homes, and community settings and based on a mixture of presentational and “constructivist” (guided inquiry, collaborative learning, mentoring) pedagogies. Learn more in: Using E-Learning to Increase Opportunities in CTE and Adult Education: Integrating Face-to-Face with Two-Way Interactive Video Instruction for Career and Technical Educators

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This is a synonym of the online distance education model. The term is also used to refer to an advanced form of online distance learning. Learn more in: Blockchain Technology as a Bridging Infrastructure Among Formal, Non-Formal, and Informal Learning Processes

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It could be said that Distributed learning is a form of distance learning; however distributed learning refers to idea of connecting the different elements involved in the learning process through the use of computer networks. These different elements can be persons—not just teacher and learner but a whole range of others—and content, all of which could be dispersed in different locations whether very distant from each other or not. One of the advantages of doing this is that students in special programs do not have to move to special schools—which can be located far away—because all the resources can be accessed online. Another advantage is that schools could offer a wider variety of courses without having to physically bring professors into the classroom, especially when the class size is small. Learn more in: Disruptive Technologies and Education: Is There Any Disruption After All?

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Although there are numerous similarities between “distance education” and “distributed learning,” there is one important characteristic that distinguishes these two models of education. Whereas “distance education” emphasizes the geographical separation of students and instructor, “distributed learning” is usually associated with the relative flexibility of access to course content. Students are able to decide when, how, and where they want to interact or engage the course material. Learn more in: Video Technology for Academic Integrity in Online Courses

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An instructional model that allows instructor, students, and content to be located in different, non-centralized locations so that instruction and learning can take place independent of time and place. The distributed learning model can be used in combination with traditional classroom-based courses, with traditional distance learning courses, or it can be used to create wholly virtual classrooms.5 Learn more in: Game Design as a Compelling Experience

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Method of instructional delivery that includes a mix of Web-based instruction, streaming video conferencing, face-to-face classroom time, distance learning through television or video, or other combinations of electronic and traditional educational models. Learn more in: Preparing Teachers for Mobile Learning Applications Grounded in Research and Pedagogical Frameworks

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Learning situations in which the students and instructor are in different localities. A bit broader than distance education, as it can be used to refer to both education and training. Learn more in: Evolving Technologies Supporting of Collaborative Learning

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A type of learning made possible by technology, that is dependent neither on place nor time. Distributed learning allows students and instructors to be at different locations at the same or different times. Learn more in: Anonymity-Featured Group Support Systems and Creativity

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It emphasizes learning rather than the technology used or the separation between teacher and learner; distributed learning makes learning possible beyond the classroom and, when combined with classroom environments, becomes flexible learning. Learn more in: Adult Education and Adult Learning Processes with ICT

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This term refers to learning environments that use a mixture of tools to navigate the distance between teachers and learners. From a design viewpoint of a learning environment, building a variety of connections between the participants and the learning content is the main objective, as is allowing patterns of participation to develop between teachers, students and learning materials. Technological tools allow these connections to be made easily. Distributed Learning is closely related to Blended Learning and Flexible Learning. Learn more in: The Pedagogical Implications of Web 2.0

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Distributed learning is a system and process that uses a variety of technologies, learning methodologies, online collaboration, and instructor facilitation to achieve applied learning results not possible from traditional education in a truly flexible, anytime and anywhere fashion. Learn more in: Implementation of the Ford PAS Web-Based Curriculum

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Pedagogical strategies that integrate face-to-face with online methodologies. Learn more in: Designing a Distributed Learning Experience

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Any learning that allows instructor, students, and content to be located in different locations so that instruction and learning occur independent of time and place; often used synonymously with the term “Distance learning.” Learn more in: Deepening Understanding of Multicultural Online Education: Teaching Presence for English Language Learners

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Learning situations in which the students and instructor are in different localities. A bit broader than distance education as it can be used to refer to both education and training. Learn more in: Enhancing Student Productivity Using a Creativity Tutorial

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