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The ubiquitous presence of technology in the everyday lives of this current society has left a generation of learners numb to the novelty, speed, and omnipresence of those same technologies. This study explores the impact of linear and nonlinear navigational schemes on learner knowledge retention. It takes into account how engagement, motivation, and attitude play different roles in how learners interact and ultimately in how successful they are within an online learning environment.

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Dr. Katz has worked extensively in the field of Adult Education for over five years. She has developed many online classes for various institutions including Drexel University and Strayer University. She continues to study and develop better methodologies for the delivery of online adult education.

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