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</style><div role="note" class="hatnote navigation-not-searchable">This article is about the instructional model known as 'distributed learning'. For learning that is spaced only over time, see <a href="Spacing_effect" title="Spacing effect">spacing effect</a>.</div>

<p><b>Distributed learning</b> is an instructional model that allows instructor, students, and content to be located in different, noncentralized locations so that instruction and learning can occur independent of time and place. The distributed learning model can be used in combination with traditional classroom-based courses and traditional distance education courses (in which it is also deferred to as <a href="Blended_learning" title="Blended learning">blended learning</a>, or it can be used to create entirely virtual classrooms.<sup id="cite_ref-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup>)

</p><p>There is much confusion globally over distinctions between and definitions of distributed learning, <a href="Distance_education" title="Distance education">distance education</a>, <a href="Open_learning" title="Open learning">open learning</a>, <a href="E-learning" class="mw-redirect" title="E-learning">e-learning</a>, <a href="Blended_learning" title="Blended learning">blended learning</a> and other related terms. Many terms are used more commonly in particular geographies. Distinctions can arise when the chosen model focuses on either or both time and geographic distances. Distributed learning may be dependent on time if it includes synchronous sessions, and further time dependent if the course is paced. The oldest and most commonly used of these terms, <a href="Distance_education" title="Distance education">distance education</a>, can be used to describe distributed learning as defined above. "Distributed education" lacks a correspondence school tone and history and thus is perceived as making more use of communications and especially synchronous communications technologies. Further research using both terms "distance" and "distributed education" returns better results, with considerable overlap.

</p><p>Distributed learning is a viable option for many individuals of all ages who desire to get an education. It holds a number of advantages and a traditional learning environment.

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<div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Advantages">Advantages</h2></div>

<ol><li>Opportunities to study</li>

<li>Networking</li>

<li>Schedules</li>

<li>Money</li>

<li>Travelling</li>

<li>Selection of Professors</li>

<li>Numerous choices for schools</li>

<li>No classroom setting</li>

<li>Effective</li>

<li>Learning while working</li>

<li>Flexibility</li>

<li>Cost-effectiveness</li>

<li>Advanced technology</li>

<li>In-person connections</li>

<li>International Networking</li></ol>

<div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Disadvantages">Disadvantages</h2></div>

<ol><li>Format is not always ideal for all learners</li>

<li>Some employers do not accept online degrees</li>

<li>Requires adaptability to new technologies</li>

<li>Not all courses required to complete the degree may be offered online</li>

<li>Lack of motivation</li>

<li>Can not generate as an alternate learning method</li>

<li>Distributed learning may not offer immediate feedback</li>

<li>Distributed learning does not always offer all the necessary courses online</li>

<li>Internet availability and affordability.</li>

<li>Distributed learning delivered as programmed instruction:

<ol><li>Lack of social interaction</li>

<li>No interaction with teachers and professors</li>

<li>Lack of seriousness, competition and learning environment</li>

<li>Programmed instruction may be isolated & separated from daily practice</li>

<li>Programmed instruction does not give opportunity to work on oral communication skills</li>

<li>Absence of a teacher or an instructor</li></ol></li></ol>

<div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Collaboration">Collaboration</h2></div>

<p>Distributed learning relies on collaboration to share knowledge.

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<div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Technology">Technology</h2></div>

<p>Distributed learning relies on technology to share, store, retrieve, and extend knowledge.<sup id="cite_ref-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup>

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<div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Distributed_cognition">Distributed cognition</h2></div>

<p>Distributed cognition is an outcome of distributed learning (Mindmaps, 2015).<sup id="cite_ref-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup>

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</style><cite class="citation web cs1"><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150224013618/http://education.alberta.ca/teachers/resources/connection/archive/may-2010/curriculum/dlearn.aspx">"Distributed Learning"</a>. <i>Distributed Learning</i>. Government of Alberta. February 23, 2015. Archived from <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://education.alberta.ca/teachers/resources/connection/archive/may-2010/curriculum/dlearn.aspx">the original</a> on February 24, 2015<span class="reference-accessdate">. Retrieved <span class="nowrap">February 23,</span> 2015</span>.</cite></span>

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<li id="cite_note-4"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><b><a href="#cite_ref-4">^</a></b></span> <span class="reference-text">MindMaps (2015). Distributed Cognition and Learning. From <a rel="nofollow" class="external free" href="https://mindmaps.wikispaces.com/Distributed+Cognition+and+Learning#distlvc">https://mindmaps.wikispaces.com/Distributed+Cognition+and+Learning#distlvc</a>. Retrieved October 31, 2015.</span>

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