Developing Online and Hybrid Courses with the Learning Ecology Matrix
The Learning Ecology Matrix focuses on learner autonomy and instructor guidance and aids in tailoring courses to be learner-centered or teacher-centered.
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The LEM framework focuses on learner autonomy and instructor guidance and aids in tailoring courses to be learner-centered or teacher-centered.
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