Class at the beach - why not?

I’ve noticed the term mLearning progressively more and more lately.  mLearning is short for Mobile Learning.  It’s likely that due to advances in mobile technology, applications and affordability, that the adoption of mobile learning in education is beginning to accelerate.

So is mobile learning the same as distance learning?  I would argue that not all distance learning is mobile learning, yet all mobile learning is distance learning.

So what does this mean?   Distance learning has already allowed for students to remove themselves from the classroom and substitute learning in their home environment as a matter of convenience and some would say luxury. Read more »

This week, from November 9th – November 13th, marks the official National Distance Learning Week here in the United States.

National Distance Learning Week (NDLW) is officially sponsored by the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA), a valuable hub of distance learning resources that I encourage you to explore.

During this week many online universities across the country will be making a special effort to showcase their distance learning and online degree programs for prospective students.  If you’ve been contemplating distance learning or have been stuck on the fence about it but want to learn more, now may be your best time to contact some prospective schools to see exactly what they have to offer.

The USDLA will also be holding a series of eleven webinars from now through Friday.  The range of topics covered is truly far beyond what I would have expected.  For example, Read more »