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A Guide to How Distance Learning Works
For those who are new to distance learning, it is imperative to understand how distance learning works. With the onset of the technological revolution, the sphere of distance learning has earned an unprecedented advancement. Read
By: Jim Zorn | 28/05/2006 | Non-Fiction
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Understanding the Link between Distance Learning and Academic Libraries
Distance learning and academic libraries have a symbiotic relationship, and the steady support of library resources is vital in making any off-campus courses a success. It is essential that library personnel are up to date with the mediums of technology being employed for delivering online courses. Read
By: Jim Zorn | 28/05/2006 | Non-Fiction
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Considering the Negatives - Disadvantage of Distance Learning
It helps a student to know the disadvantage of distance learning while considering taking up a course offered through this medium. New Age educational tools like e-courses are a godsend to people who want to study further but do not have the means to do so. Read
By: Jim Zorn | 28/05/2006 | Non-Fiction
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What is Distance Learning?
What is distance learning in terms of student participation? Distance Learning is a democratic process, it gives equal opportunity to anybody with a will to study. With the onslaught of technology, distance learning has become very attractive. Read
By: Jim Zorn | 28/05/2006 | Non-Fiction
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History of Distance Learning
The internet is responsible for changing the way people perceived life, it brought in the element of interaction for the first time in the history of distance learning. Earlier attempts in distance education were limited to one-way monologues. The internet changed this to a dialogue between two or more people simultaneously. Read
By: Jim Zorn | 28/05/2006 | Non-Fiction
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Long Distance Colleges and Universities
Courses offered by long distance colleges and universities aim at providing the same educational environment to their online students as to their on-campus students. The latest technology is being employed by most of these colleges to deliver lectures, discussions and debates in real-time to students sitting far across the world. Read
By: Jim Zorn | 28/05/2006 | Non-Fiction
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Advantage and Disadvantage of Distance Learning
Like everything else in the world, you have to understand both the advantage and disadvantage of distance learning. Much depends upon the student undertaking an online course - how he best utilises the pros and cons of distance leaning. Read
By: Jim Zorn | 28/05/2006 | Non-Fiction
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What is Distance Learning Technology?
Distance learning technology can be divided into four basic categories - print, audio, video and computer. Many of them overlap and combinations of these technologies may be used for some programs. Read
By: Jim Zorn | 28/05/2006 | Science
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What Makes for Distance Learning Best Practice?
Best practices are meant to benefit both the teaching and the student community. By defining clear objectives and goals, an institution can create the right learning and sharing atmosphere. In the realm of distance education, it's vital that these objectives be defined. Read
By: Jim Zorn | 28/05/2006 | Non-Fiction
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Is Distance Learning for Life Long Learning as Well?
Distance learning for life long learning is an important medium for transmitting education to adults. In today's busy professional world, enrolling in online courses offered by various universities is the most convenient way to upgrade your knowledge. Read
By: Jim Zorn | 28/05/2006 | Non-Fiction