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Distance learning can be defined as the acquisition of knowledge and skills through mediated information and instruction. Distance learning encompasses all technologies and supports the pursuit of life long learning for all. Providing courses and electronic field trips are among the principal applications for distance learning in Pre-K through grade 12 education. Distance learning is also used to support rural and inner city classes with student enrichment, student courses, staff development and in-service training for teachers and administrators. Further, distance learning is used to share classes among schools for those areas who may not be able to find good teachers to teach honors courses like math and science. Distance learning provides a way to share those types of classes and employ one instructor. In higher education, distance learning is providing undergraduate and advanced degrees to students in offices, at community colleges and at various receive sites. Students for whom convenience may be a crucial factor in receiving college credit are earning degrees by interactive instructional television, ITFS and other means of delivery. These students may be place-bound or time-bound and this type of instruction provides access to all who wish to pursue a degree. In the corporate side of training, America is currently faced with upgrading the training of 50 million American workers. Each year corporations look to the use of technology and distance education to provide that training and continuing education for their workers. This saves them millions of dollars each year using distance learning to train employees more effectively and more efficiently than with conventional methods. Programming for distance learning provides the receiver many options both in technical configurations and content design. Educational materials are delivered primarily through live and interactive classes. Today's technology offers many options for delivering and receiving education over a distance. The ability of the teacher and students to see each other may not be a necessary condition for effective distance learning, but audio is a critical component for interactivity. Teaching strategies based on computer applications are emerging that are also effective. Distance learning provides equity of access to information and opportunities, and can dramatically decrease the costs and inconveniences associated with maintaining a well-trained work force. Telecommunications systems that serve education can also benefit the community at large. In rural areas, especially, telecommunications systems and services are tied increasingly to economic development and community survival. New uses for distance learning include the application of information and educational resources for Pre-K through grade 12 students, adults, senior citizens, local governments, organizations and businesses. (credit: www.azdla.org ) It should be noted that quality of distance learning programs varies widely, and there are hucksters out there selling worthless, unaccredited degrees and programs, sometimes passing them off as legitimate to unwary learners; buyer beware!

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Laragh CourseWare's Office Administration Suite

Laragh CourseWare's 3-CD Office Administration Suite covers the CPS examination curriculum of the IAAP, deliverig key administrative, communication, computer, and bookkeeping competencies.
http://www.officeadmin.com

Indiana State University - DegreeLink Program

Transfer your associate degree credit to Indiana State University, and complete a bachelor's degree via the Internet, live television, correspondence, or videotapes - anywhere in Indiana.
http://web.indstate.edu/degreelink/

PBS Adult Learning

Information on degrees at a distance, including workplace skills, literacy tools, management development and executive education.
http://www.pbs.org/als/

The Malet Street Gazette

Online tutorial program for University of London External Programme (Laws) students.
http://www.malet.com/

The Center for Distance Learning Research

The center's mission is to provide timely and appropriate information on the development, application and maintenance of information technology systems. This information is provided through demonstration, training, publications and technical assistance.
http://www.cdlr.tamu.edu/

Free-Ed.Net

Free online courses, tutorials, study guides and lessons in 120 academic and vocational/technical topic areas.
http://www.free-ed.net/

Centre for Self Managed Learning (SML)

Promotes the wider use of SML and provides a network giving advice and support to people involved in SML.
http://www.selfmanagedlearning.org/

LearnLinc Live Internet Learning

LearnLinc 4.0 software for live online learning via a "virtual classroom" carried over the Internet, corporate or university intranets, or wide area network environments.
http://www.learnlinc.com

Abbycon.com's Directory of Distance Education

The specialized directory of distance learning and educational facilities, worldwide.
http://www.abbycon.com/educational/DistanceEducation.htm

NetWORLD University

NetWORLD University provides online web based training and education on most computer and business related topics.
http://www.networlduniversity.com

PassKey, A Prescriptive Learning System

Self-paced computer-based learning system teaches basic-skills proficiency in reading, writing, mathematics, and science. The program is designed for young adults, but many courses would be appropriate for younger children as well.
http://www.passkeylearning.com
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University of Minnesota - Independent and Distance Learning

Correspondence,Internet, and other distance learning courses offered by the University of Minnesota. You do not need to come to campus or be admitted to any degree program.
http://www.idl.umn.edu/

University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies

Offers correspondence and on-line courses for distance learning.
http://learn.utoronto.ca/uoft/

Project VIEW

Technology Innovation Challenge Grant led by the Schenectady City School District. Harnesses distance learning technologies in a classroom environment.
http://www.projectview.org/

Southeast Online

Southeast Missouri State University's Distance Education site providing access to education through technology mediated courses.
http://online.semo.edu/content/

Distance Learning

News, articles, resources, and discussion of distance learning from About.com.
http://distancelearn.about.com/

Lifelong Learners

Distance learning courses from Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm (Sweden).
http://www.lifelong-learners.com/

Wired News: Virtual Degrees Virtually Tough

Don't expect an OnlineU.com diploma to compete with a Harvard degree anytime soon.
http://www.wired.com/news/school/0,1383,54734,00.html

Wired News: Online Schools Under Scrutiny

Some charter schools are being run in a slipshod manner.
http://www.wired.com/news/business/0,1367,52207,00.html

Teleclass Canada Distance Learning Centre

Teleclasses are live interactive training classes from the convenience of home or office via telephone. Choose from a wide range of topics.
http://www.teleclassinternational.com/

Distance-Educator.com

Links educators, students, retailers, and professionals in a single network.
http://distance-educator.com/

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