Welcome to the Distance Learning Network (akDLN)
Distance Learning means many things. Here, it means that you have numerous INTERACTIVE tools for gaining skills, concepts, & ideas. These tools are selected specifically to meet a goal (learning objective) set by the instructor or facilitator. We call them ‘learning technologies’!
It also means that you take action: experiential learning is the best way to describe it. Nothing "quick & dirty."
Distance Learning has two formats:
- courses
- communities of interest (CoIs or SIGs) for collaborative projects
Courses have learning acitivites & requirements for completion. CoIs are 'virtual coffee houses' replete with 'electronic filing cabinets' & other tools for indepth idea exchange. Think of being on a team working on a project and using a CoI to organize and engage. Or think of a SIG - special interest group - that you may have encountered within your professional organization. The akDLN takes this idea and adds newer apps for your interaction.
The akDLN is “Software-as-a-Service”: costly investment in hardware and software is not required by subscribers
Using colaboration tools, the akDLN offers workplace sharing of
- • Ideas: Suggest, discuss and vote on ideas
- • Questions: Ask questions and share expertise
- • Groups: Create groups on initiatives, topics or projects
- • Recognition: Reward contributions in an open environment
- • Knowledge management: Highlight learning outcomes and discussions
Visit the Alaska Distance Learning Network. Consider how it might assist your organization's training efforts, project management endeavors, and Board communications, among other things. Enjoy your exploration!