1
: the act or experience of one that learns
a computer program that makes learning fun
2
: knowledge or skill acquired by instruction or study
people of good education and considerable learning
3
: modification of a behavioral tendency by experience (such as exposure to conditioning)
4
: machine learning
Unsupervised learning, also known as unsupervised machine learning, uses machine learning algorithms to analyze and cluster unlabeled datasets. These algorithms discover hidden patterns or data groupings without the need for human intervention.—
IBM
IBMSupervised machine learning requires labeled data to adjust the parameters of the model during training. … But without quality training data, supervised learning models will end up making poor inferences.—Ben Dickson
Ben DicksonReinforcement machine learning trains machines through trial and error to take the best action by establishing a reward system. Reinforcement learning can train models to play games or train autonomous vehicles to drive by telling the machine when it made the right decisions, which helps it learn over time what actions it should take.—Sara Brown
Sara Browna learning system/model/algorithm
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a computer program that makes learning fun
different methods of foreign language learning
The first year of college was a learning experience.
They were people of good education and considerable learning.
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Complement this with bite-sized learning modules that employees can access on-demand, making continuous learning more manageable and less disruptive to their daily work.
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All of this is part of our mission to promote lifelong learning and foster a sense of community.
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An asynchronous learning day means at least half of the virtual learning is self-paced with little or no live teacher interaction throughout the day.
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Bret Fund, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
As a student ambassador for Wolf Lab, Bailey plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between students and innovative learning experiences, fostering a culture of curiosity and collaboration.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
All of this is part of our mission to promote lifelong learning and foster a sense of community.
—Barbara D. Hathaway, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
An asynchronous learning day means at least half of the virtual learning is self-paced with little or no live teacher interaction throughout the day.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Learning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/learning. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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