: designed to permit learning at the student's own pace
self-paced math course

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But the Department of Health Care Services also commissioned one additional option to increase the capacity for initial training, hiring UCSD to create ASCEND, a free and self-paced online program that satisfies the requirement. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026 But so far, Udacity master’s in AI program seems to be the only one with this lowest price point, while also being accredited and self-paced. Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 12 Feb. 2026 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. Jenny Porter Tilley, IndyStar, 26 Jan. 2026 Her studies at the online university are self-paced. Jay Stahl, USA Today, 25 Jan. 2026 Hosting tip: The Mint Museum works for mixed-age groups because art appreciation is inherently self-paced. Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 30 Dec. 2025 Modern methods of skill development—such as online and self-paced personalized learning in the flow of work—will help organizations develop a culture that keeps pace with the changing work world, keeping them ahead of the competition. Amy Cappellanti-Wolf, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 Most online courses tend to be self-paced, which means that your materials and coursework are accessible at any time. Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 21 Jan. 2024 An asynchronous learning day means that at least half of the virtual learning is self-paced, meaning students aren't spending time online live with a teacher. Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Jan. 2024

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First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-paced was in 1947

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“Self-paced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-paced. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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