Distance Learning: The Essential Guide - Softcover

Marcia Williams; Kenneth Paprock; Barbara Covington

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0761914420 ISBN 13: 9780761914426

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc, 1998

Synopsis

`This publication is exactly what it claims to be: a no-nonsense all-inclusive overview of distance learning. It is an eclectic review of everything connected with distance learning: definitions of terms, surveys of related concepts and issues, history, research, explanations of the technology, direction on interacting with the video technology when conducting a lesson, planning and organising lessons of greater or lesser interactivity, a glossary of terms related to distance learning, and even advice on overcoming fear of the technology. All this in 160 pages!'- British Journal Educational Technology

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.

About this title

About the Author:

Dr. Paprock is an international speaker with numerous invitational Speaking (Keynote and plenary talks) Indicated Cross-national, cross-cultural, inter-disciplinary and cross-institutional research. He recently was Symposium chair (invited) The 1st Conference on Research in Distance and Adult Learning in Asia. The Open University of Hong Kong. June 21, 2000. In 1999, Dr. Paprock provided Evaluation of Distance Education Programs and proposals for the Universidad Autonomous de Estado de Mexico, Toluca, Mexico, International Training Train the Trainers Certification (1999) co-sponsored with University of Guanajuato, VEN Center, coordinator and trainer. Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico. He was inducted into the International Who's Who in Distance Education, Bonn, Germany. 1998 - present Consulting Consultant to the General Coordination of Investigation and Advanced Studies, the feasibility of introducing advanced studies programs in the form of Distance Education in the Autonomous University of the State of Mexico, Toluca, Mexico June 1999. Consultant for ABC News 20/20, October story about distance education and questionable schools. September, 1998.

Synopsis:

This text provides a clear commentary on the basic issues surrounding distance learning and answers many of the key questions at the heart of the new eduational technologies. Case studies are provided throughout.

About this edition

• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0761914420
• ISBN 13: 9780761914426
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 180