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Infographic: Busting Myths About Online Learning

Infographic: Busting Myths About Online Learning | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

This infographic “Busting Myths About Online Learning" complements the paper published by Digital Learning now "Online Learning: Myths, Reality & Promise" (scooped earlier this week here).

Beth Dichter's insight:

This is a great visual that looks at the myths and realities of online learning. The sections include:

* A brief description

* Three advantages of online learning

* Myths vs Reality (some of which are shown above)

* Drivers of Online Learning

* Policy

The infographic may be downloaded as a pdf file and you will find links to additional materials as well.

Online learning is becoming more popular and more schools are requiring students to take at least one course online before graduating. It is time that all of us to learn more about online learning and this infographic provides valuable information in a friendly format.

Yasemin Allsop's comment, July 19, 2013 12:30 PM
I just love it!!!
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How to Implement Blended Learning - New Guide from DLN

How to Implement Blended Learning - New Guide from DLN | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
Beth Dichter's insight:

Check out this new guide from Digital Learning on how to implement blended learning. The image above is an from an infographic, which explores the following areas (after discussing what blended learning is):

* The Process - This area has four sections, Create the conditions for success (what do you do before you launch), Plan (what are the key decisions that must be made), Implement (what are the keys to success) and Improve (what are the next steps).

* Top Features of a Blended Platform

* Steps in the Right Direction

* 10 Drivers of Blended Learning

* Get Blended

This link will take you to the page where you may access the five reports that have been published (at this time). This report is available as a full report, as an executive summary and as an infographic. 

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DLN Launches Myth Busting Online Learning Paper

DLN Launches Myth Busting Online Learning Paper | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
Today DLN, iNACOL and Getting Smart launched a myth busting paper focused on online learning as part of the DLN Smart Series.
Beth Dichter's insight:

Digital Learning Now issued their 8th white paper in their Smart Series, Online Learning: Myths, Reality and Promise. This paper looks at online learning and addresses the misconceptions that arise for teachers, students and the educational system.

In addition to the white paper you may also download an Executive Summary and an infographic.

The infographic addresses ten steps necessary to start an online program, including:

* Clarify goals

* Get to know your state people

* Consider partners

* Leverage online learning tools and capacities to blend schools

You may access the information from this link or go directly to Digital Learning Now and access all the materials in this series to date at http://www.digitallearningnow.com/dln-smart-series/.

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