Distance learning : the essential guide / / Marcia L. Williams, Kenneth Paprock, Barbara Covington
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| Autore: |
Williams Marcia L
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| Titolo: |
Distance learning : the essential guide / / Marcia L. Williams, Kenneth Paprock, Barbara Covington
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| Pubblicazione: | Thousand Oaks, Calif., : Sage, c1999 |
| Edizione: | 1st ed. |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (258 p.) |
| Disciplina: | 371.3/5 |
| Soggetto topico: | Distance education - United States |
| Telecommunication in education | |
| Altri autori: |
PaprockKenneth
CovingtonBarbara
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| Note generali: | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Nota di bibliografia: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 157-159) and index. |
| Nota di contenuto: | Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Background and Audience; Overview of the Contents; Our Companion Web Site; Chapter 1 - Distance Education: What Is It? And Why Is It Expanding So Rapidly?; Impacts of Technology on Distance Education; The Prevalence of Distance Education in the United States; Societal Changes Contributing to the Growth of Distance Education; The Impact of Distance Education on Traditional Instruction; Criticisms of Distance Education; Conclusion; Chapter 2 - Attracting Students to Distance Learning |
| How to Assess the Need and Demand for a Distance ProgramTarget Audience; Instructional Design and Mode of Delivery; Strategies for Marketing Distance Courses and Programs; Specific Ideas for Promoting and Marketing Distance Programs; Conclusion; Chapter 3 - Good Practices in Distance Education: How to Promote Student Learning and Development; The Good Practices; Summary Tips; Chapter 4 - The Syllabus for Distance Learning Courses; What Is a Syllabus?; More Than a List; Outline for a Syllabus: Putting It Together; Other Issues; Summary Tips; Chapter 5 - Delivery Methods for Distance Education | |
| Synchronous or Asynchronous?Synchronous Delivery Methods; Asynchronous Delivery Methods; Conclusion; Chapter 6 - Selecting Delivery Methods; Fundamental Principles to Observe in Selecting Delivery Methods; A Decision Tree Approach to Selecting a Delivery Method; Conclusion; Chapter 7 - Support Services; Support Services Prior to Enrollment; Support Services for Enrolled Students; Support Services After Course or Program Completion; Summary; Chapter 8 - Ensuring High Completion Rates; The Problem of Retention; Retention in Distance Education Programs; Strategies for Improving Completion Rates | |
| Summary TipsChapter 9 - Assessing Learning Outcomes; Guiding Principles; Methods of Assessment; Conclusion; Summary Tips; Chapter 10 - Program Evaluation; Evaluating Program Inputs; Program Processes; Assessing Outcomes; Analysis of Costs and Outcomes; Conclusion; Summary Tips; Chapter 11 - Accreditation; Guidelines for Distance Learning; Providing Evidence Regarding the Program's Effectiveness in Meeting the Guidelines; Conclusion; Summary Tips; Conclusion; Author Index; Subject Index; About the Authors | |
| Sommario/riassunto: | Distance Learning is an ideal introduction to the world of new educational technologies. Filled with case studies, and built on an intuitive set of `How Do I ...' questions, it provides a strong foundation for teachers who need to know more about open and distance learning, across any academic discipline. |
| Titolo autorizzato: | Distance learning |
| ISBN: | 1-4522-6252-7 |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910818650003321 |
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