Plug into the Total Learning Architecture (TLA)​

The ADL Initiative will be hosting a free, one-day workshop on the Total Learning Architecture (TLA) for military and civilian distributed learning leaders and industry partners to promote TLA adoption, dialogue, and partnerships among current and potential TLA stakeholders. This hands-on workshop on 27 July at Carnegie Mellon University will include an introduction to TLA standards, plug-and-play sessions, and a TLA discussion. Military and civilian distributed learning leaders who want to learn more about the TLA and Industry partners who want to demonstrate TLA-conformant technologies are welcome to participate in the TLA PlugFest.

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