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Distance education provides an alternate form of learning for those that cannot dedicate themselves to full time study. While it can b e viable alternative to in residence programs, it's important to understand what it is and isn't, how the industry works, and how to distinguish between reputable vendors and fly by night operators.
Evaluation For Distance Educators
By n a - The need to evaluate; types of evaluation; methods; what to evaluate; evaluation tips. (Added: 10-Oct-2007 Hits: 126 )Becoming a "Communal Architect" in the Online Classroom
By Robert Woods & Sameul Ebersole - Research demonstrates that immediacy or pro-social behaviors positively correlate with both affective and cognitive learning in the face-to-face classroom setting. Early findings suggest that similar results may be obtained in the online setting. In short, understanding how to build and manage a positive social dynamic can encourage knowledge construction in ways that extend learning opportunities in the online classroom. (Added: 10-Oct-2007 Hits: 121 )Student Preferences for Academic Structure and Content in a Distance Education Setting (Minton, Willett)
By Tara M. Minton & Lois Schertz Willet - This research describes the preferences for course content and course structure, in addition to the demographic characteristics of those respondents who indicated an interest in distance education. Several significant differences between those who prefer distance education and those who prefer live lecture are discussed. (Added: 10-Oct-2007 Hits: 121 )Librarian and Faculty Partnerships for Distance Education
By Holly Heller-Ross - Distance education programs pose a new opportunity for faculty educators and librarians to form partnerships. While this is certainly not a new concept, it is one that needs to be refreshed and strengthened as distance education is developed on academic campuses. The role of the library is too often an afterthought not considered an integral part of the planning process. Many argue however that the benefits of early planning and an integrated partnership are not to be ignored. (Added: 10-Oct-2007 Hits: 156 )Strategies for Teaching at a Distance
By n a - What is different about teaching at a distance; reasons for teaching at a distance; ways to improve planning & organization; ways to meet student needs; guidelines on teaching skills; methods for improving interaction & feedback. (Added: 10-Oct-2007 Hits: 168 )Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes In Technology Based and Distance Learning Programs
By B. Parker Lindner - Contains a list of references to help distance educators assess student learning. Some of the references are related to assessment in general - since the first report found that most assessment techniques could be applied to all learning regardless of delivery modality. (Added: 9-Oct-2007 Hits: 107 )| Library Home Page |
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