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{{BasicHeader|Welcome to '''Bluepages''', the global historical directory that ''anyone'' can edit!}} |
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Online learning is a method of education whereby students learn in a fully virtual environment. First introduced in the 1990s with the creation of the internet and utilized in distance learning, online learning (also called e-learning) is most prevalent in higher education, enabling students from different geographical areas to engage with an academic institution and other students online and learn flexibly, at their own pace, while working towards a degree or certificate. |
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Our goal is to put together the histories of everyday places – local schools, parks, businesses, and roads, for example – in your neighborhood and all over the world. |
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We currently have '''[[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles]]''', but almost all of them are '''[[Bluepages:Spreadsheets|automatically generated]]''' and need a human being like you to help improve them. |
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To get an idea of the kind of content we're trying to build on this website, take a look at '''[[Perry Avenue (Racine, Wisconsin)|some example articles]]'''. You can also see our '''[[Bluepages:Tables|collections of information on large chain businesses]]''', or our '''[[:Category:Places|category system]]'''. And if you want to get started with helping us grow, check out the '''[[Bluepages:Guide to editing|guide to editing Bluepages]]'''. |
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Online learning refers to an internet-based learning environment that can connect students of diverse backgrounds who boast different perspectives. A higher education institution will use a learning management system, or LMS, to facilitate online learning, which can take the form of asynchronous learning (where students are not required to be online at the same time, and utilize discussion threads and e-mails to complete coursework) or synchronous learning (where students must be online at the same time). |
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As you may have already noticed, Bluepages runs on '''[https://www.mediawiki.org/ MediaWiki]''', the same software used by popular websites like Wikipedia – so if you're still about anything after reading the guide, Wikipedia may have '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents a guide of its own]''' that will help. If you're an experienced Wikipedia editor, you might want to read about '''[[Bluepages:Bluepages and Wikipedia|some of the major differences]]''' between their site and ours. And please see if you can help with our '''[[Bluepages:Long-term goals|to-do list]]''' of long-term goals for a vibrant Bluepages community. |
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Although many people still consider traditional universities as the best way to achieve knowledge and get a diploma, online learning proves to be a great alternative. Students have the chance to study in their own time and especially for free. It represents a great way to study many fields and to boost the level of self-motivation. Online learning is so effective because students can finish their homework quickly, and there is more time left for hobbies or for finding a job. |
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Bluepages is hosted by '''[https://miraheze.org/ Miraheze]''', a non-profit wiki hosting community. They're run by volunteers, and they would really appreciate '''[https://donate.miraheze.org/ your donations]''' to help keep this website and thousands of others running smoothly. |
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An access to all resources of a traditional course helps participants learn wherever they are, leaving them the freedom to choose the time for study. With basically an Internet connection, a person can attend different courses. Among the advantages of online learning there are the responsibility and self-discipline of students. |
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Only in a small group a person can develop properly. At school, students learn how to make friends, be patient, get rid of disappointment, and especially to compete. Competition between colleagues can be very stimulating and students will only benefit from it. Online learning cannot offer human interaction. |
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Another disadvantage refers to the fact that online courses cannot cope with thousands of students that try to join discussions. Also, online learning can be difficult, if it is meant for disciplines that involve practice. |
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https://www.educations.com/study-guides/study-online/ |
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Online learning, Online education, Online graduation, Online environment, E-learning, E-learning benefits, Advantages of Online learning, Disadvantages of Online learning, Virtual classroom, Virtual learning, Future of education, Future of learning, Technology disruption, Learning innovation, Innovation of learning, 21st century skills, 21st century education |
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Latest revision as of 13:36, 22 March 2024
Welcome to Bluepages, the global historical directory that anyone can edit!
Our goal is to put together the histories of everyday places – local schools, parks, businesses, and roads, for example – in your neighborhood and all over the world.
We currently have 417,376 articles, but almost all of them are automatically generated and need a human being like you to help improve them.
To get an idea of the kind of content we're trying to build on this website, take a look at some example articles. You can also see our collections of information on large chain businesses, or our category system. And if you want to get started with helping us grow, check out the guide to editing Bluepages.
As you may have already noticed, Bluepages runs on MediaWiki, the same software used by popular websites like Wikipedia – so if you're still about anything after reading the guide, Wikipedia may have a guide of its own that will help. If you're an experienced Wikipedia editor, you might want to read about some of the major differences between their site and ours. And please see if you can help with our to-do list of long-term goals for a vibrant Bluepages community.
Bluepages is hosted by Miraheze, a non-profit wiki hosting community. They're run by volunteers, and they would really appreciate your donations to help keep this website and thousands of others running smoothly.