The Transformation of Music Education through Distance Learning Introduction Having grown up in a rural community in Newfoundland and Labrador‚ I was taught by only three different teachers between grades kindergarten and grade six‚ in a multi-grade school structure. These teachers had to do everything from providing canteen services to teaching physical education. I did not have the opportunity to have a music program until I was bussed to another community for junior high. I immediately
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Online Learning and the Adult Learner Christian E. Onuoha College 100 American Public University Jennifer Staley Online Learning and the Adult Learner Knowledge is power‚ therefore it is always a good thing for adults to be involved in continued education. The level does not really matter‚ be it in pursuant of certificate‚ bachelor or doctorate degree‚ but the ability to be involved in the process and going through the rigors of such endeavor‚ irrespective of age‚ family
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Understand the purpose and context of learning and development 1.1 There are many reason why people want to learn and develop themselves‚ to gain more knowledge‚ experience new things‚ gain extra qualifications and to promote and project themselves forward for advancement. Myself‚ I like to gain as much knowledge and understanding of how things work and how to do a job the best that I can as well as gaining as many qualifications as I can also. So with that in mind‚ I have found that pushing
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Chan ( E-Learning Experiences of Hong Kong Students Abstract—The adoption of e-learning in Hong Kong has been increasing rapidly in the past decade. To understand the e-learning experiences of the students‚ the School of Professional and Continuing Education of The University of Hong Kong conducted a survey. The survey aimed to collect students’ experiences in using learning management system‚ their perceived e-learning advantages‚ barriers in e-learning and preferences in new e-learning development
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during the last decade has enabled new educational delivery methods like E-learning. It is the use of technology to enable people to learn anytime and anywhere. E-learning applications and processes include Web-based learning‚ computer-based learning‚ virtual education opportunities and digital collaboration. stakeholders at different levels‚ such as researcher‚ practitioners and institutions understand the value of e-learning [Kira 2009]‚ thus countries all over the world has adapted to this new delivery
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Abstract There are many trends in technology-based learning. These trends include mobile-based learning‚ app learning‚ open content‚ massive open online courses (MOOCs)‚ virtual education‚ video conferencing‚ Web 2.0‚ district based e-learning‚ personal learning environments‚ blended learning‚ proctored exams‚ bundled platforms‚ cloud computing‚ object-oriented content‚ interactive whiteboards‚ documents cameras‚ wireless labs‚ and bring your own device. The first article Massive Open Online
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COMPUTER AIDED LEARNING - will computers replace human teachers? A study on the use of computers as an aid to learning‚ in this age of technology. Also asking the question "Will computers replace human teachers?". A study I did for the 2nd year of my PGCE (UK) teacher ’s certificate. MODULE 7 Acknowledgements Natalia Thomas‚ Librarian‚ Aberdare Campus of Coleg Morgannwg. Steve Tozer‚ ex Computer Technician‚ Aberdare Boys Comprehensive School
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Virtual Reality Learning Environments: Potentials and Challenges Computer graphics technology enables us to create a remarkable variety of digital images and displays that‚ given the right conditions‚ effectively enrich education [Clark 1983]. Real-time computer graphics are an essential component of the multi-sensory environment of Virtual Reality (VR). This article addresses the unique characteristics of emerging VR technology and the potential of virtual worlds as learning environments
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Enhancing student learning using multimedia and web technologies: Students’ perceptions of an authentic learning experience in a Malaysian classroom Heidi Yeen-Ju Tan‚ Joyce Wai-Jing Kwok‚ Mai Neo & Tse-Kian Neo SMILE‚ CEMKA‚ Faculty of Creative Multimedia Multimedia University‚ Malaysia There is still a lack of confidence in the effectiveness of online education as education materials are being developed without proper consideration as to their design and content representation (Chung‚ 2008)
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Meanwhile‚ educators strive to facilitate learning by applying mobile technology and appropriate learning strategies. Nowadays mobile devices‚ such as smart phones‚ have equipped with location information receiver‚ camera‚ RFID reader‚ and other environmental awareness sensors. These can provide rich and interactive multimedia learning content for educational purpose. In addition‚ appropriate learning strategies can help educators facilitate mobile learning process and achieve their educational goals
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