The Future Of Online Education

November 15, 2019

In the 1990s, digital learning or eLearning started to take off, leading the way into a digital realm of education. The word eLearning was first created in 1998. To put that in perspective, this was the same year that Google was launched. Since 2000, there has been a 900% growth in the eLearning industry. This is significantly more than previously thought. But why did this form of education become so popular? It naturally evolved from the use of technology in everyday life.

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Students, employers and partner organizations rely on Penn Foster to build the skills and knowledge to power the 21st century workforce. For over 125 years, Penn Foster has been dedicated to helping people lead more meaningful and productive lives and to improving social outcomes through education. Penn Foster provides career pathways for opportunity youth and adult learners through diverse and affordable online diploma, certificate and degree programs, offered via its high school, career school and college. With more than 30,000 graduates each year, Penn Foster's online and blended learning programs are delivered in a self-paced, competency-based model wrapped by comprehensive academic, professional and personal support and coaching.

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3 Practical Approaches For eLearning Evaluation

Infographic | March 9, 2020

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Why Should Your School Have An App?

Infographic | March 3, 2020

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Working With eLearning Vendors: The Why, How, And What

Infographic | December 19, 2019

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5 Benefits Of Artificial Intelligence In eLearning

Infographic | December 17, 2019

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Penn Foster

Students, employers and partner organizations rely on Penn Foster to build the skills and knowledge to power the 21st century workforce. For over 125 years, Penn Foster has been dedicated to helping people lead more meaningful and productive lives and to improving social outcomes through education. Penn Foster provides career pathways for opportunity youth and adult learners through diverse and affordable online diploma, certificate and degree programs, offered via its high school, career school and college. With more than 30,000 graduates each year, Penn Foster's online and blended learning programs are delivered in a self-paced, competency-based model wrapped by comprehensive academic, professional and personal support and coaching.

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