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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. We have come a long way. There has been a dramatic shift in the last decade.

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Technology and Capstone Courses

Dr. Shannon Doak

Technology can enhance the structure and requirements of the program by enabling students to do more. In “How Does Technology Facilitate Learning? Technology is also able to support the 4Cs of education (Critical Thinking, Communication, Creativity and Collaboration). Education.com,” n.d.)

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