Goals

The Advanced Distributed Learning initiative arose from an increased need for technology driven, on-demand education and training that was both accessible and cost-effective. Prior to ADL, there was a clear need to eliminate proprietary solutions and to achieve a unified learning content model.

Powered by the Internet’s extraordinary growth, ADL set out to meet the need for a common, Web-based framework that permitted interoperability of learning tools and content on a global scale.

The diagram at the right shows ADL's broad goals. ADL is engaged in or has planned projects to serve each of these goals. Place you mouse over each for expanded information.