In a recent article, Nicole Johnson (Canadian Digital Learning Research Association) and Russ Poulin discuss the way definitions are employed across education to describe digital learning modalities. While studies have found some agreement on the definitions for broad concepts, the lines distinguishing modalities have become increasingly blurred, compounded by the fact that digital learning is now a “continuous spectrum of experiences.” The authors argue that the Online Learning Consortium’s recently published “Primer” demonstrates that work must still be done in the areas of definitions and terminology. The authors conclude with a call to action to tackle issues related to definitions.
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