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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDistance Learning
/ˈdɪstəns ˈlɜrnɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A method of studying in which lectures and coursework are conducted over the internet or through other remote means, allowing students to learn from a distance.
"Many universities now offer distance learning programs that enable students to earn degrees online." - 2
An educational process that occurs when the instructor and learner are separated by time and/or space.
"Distance learning has become increasingly popular due to its flexibility and accessibility."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'distance learning' combines 'distance', derived from the Latin 'distantia', meaning 'a standing apart', and 'learning', from Old English 'leornian', meaning 'to gain knowledge'. The concept evolved in the late 19th century with correspondence courses and has expanded with the advent of technology.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Distance Learning" is said worldwide
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Apprentissage à distance
Transliteration: Apprentissage à distance
"De nombreuses universités proposent des programmes d'apprentissage à distance."
Fernstudium
Transliteration: Fernstudium
"Viele Hochschulen bieten Fernstudiengänge an."
Apprendimento a distanza
Transliteration: Apprendimento a distanza
"Molte università offrono corsi di apprendimento a distanza."
Aprendizaje a distancia
Transliteration: Aprendizaje a distancia
"Muchas universidades ofrecen programas de aprendizaje a distancia."
Aprendizagem a distância
Transliteration: Aprendizagem a distância
"Muitas universidades oferecem programas de aprendizagem a distância."
दूरी शिक्षा
Transliteration: Dūrī śikṣā
"कई विश्वविद्यालय दूर शिक्षा कार्यक्रम प्रदान करते हैं।"
远程学习
Transliteration: Yuǎnchéng xuéxí
"许多大学提供远程学习课程。"
원격 학습
Transliteration: Won-gyeok hakseup
"많은 대학에서 원격 학습 프로그램을 제공합니다."
遠隔学習
Transliteration: Enkaku gakushū
"多くの大学が遠隔学習プログラムを提供しています。"
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