When thinking about experiential learning, one might think of laboratories with specialized and expensive equipment, elaborate large projects, or internships.
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Blended Learning (J-WEL Connections)
Resource Visibility: J-WEL pK-12, J-WEL Higher Education, J-WEL Workforce Learning, J-WEL Connections 2020
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Assistant Director, J-WEL Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyLearn More
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