Study Guide 8

Distance Education

Delivery Systems, continued; Telecommunications, Computers
March 7, 2002
Face-to-Face or Online

Objectives:

At the end of this session you should be able to:

  1. Describe the type and nature of learner support required for teleconferencing and computer-mediated communication (CMC);
  2. Relate the experiences you have had in exploring the courses available at a distance via the World Wide Web or other sources; and
  3. List guidelines for the production of study guides, graphic materials and other text materials for distance learning.

Read one chapter from the following list of texts:

Simonson, et. al, Chapter 9
Romiszowski, A. (1993) Telecommunications and Distance Education, ERIC Digest
Picciano, A. G. Distance learning. Chapter 8
Moore and Kearsley, Chapter 5, pp. 90-95 on teleconferencing and CMC
http://www.uidaho.edu/evo/distglan.htm Guide #12

Resources:

Bates, A.W. (1993) Educational Technology in Distance Education, in Plomp and Ely,International Encyclopedia of Educational Technology, 2nd ed.

Eastmond, D.V. (1994) Adult distance study through computer conferencing. Distance Education

The Bates and Eastmond articles are on reserve in the CRC.

Focus Questions:

  1. What guidelines would you suggest to desginers preparing a study guide for distance learners?
  2. What are the main advantages and disadvantages of telecommunications and CMC?