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eLEARN Virginia: A New e-learning program for adult Virginians in need of GED and workplace education
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, Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center, United States

EdMedia + Innovate Learning, in Vancouver, Canada ISBN 978-1-880094-62-4 Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Waynesville, NC

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Abstract

Over the past decade, e-learning has become a common educational option for students in post secondary education as well as in corporate training milieus. Yet, e-learning, defined here as learning at a distance via the web using computer technology, is only now establishing a firm foothold in the arena of adult basic education (ABE). One state currently developing a statewide e-learning program for adults is Virginia. eLEARN Virginia (eLEARN-VA) is a new e-learning program created and managed by the Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center in Richmond, Virginia. eLEARN-VA takes a blended approach to online learning, closely coordinating with local ABE program managers across the state, and supporting learners both virtually, with online mentors, and on-site, at the students local adult education center.

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Sebastian, R. (2007). eLEARN Virginia: A New e-learning program for adult Virginians in need of GED and workplace education. In C. Montgomerie & J. Seale (Eds.), Proceedings of ED-MEDIA 2007--World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications (pp. 1305-1309). Vancouver, Canada: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved March 26, 2023 from .

© 2007 Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)

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