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Distance learning : the essential guide / Marcia L. Williams, Kenneth Paprock, Barbara Covington.

Title
Distance learning : the essential guide / Marcia L. Williams, Kenneth Paprock, Barbara Covington.
Author
Williams, Marcia L.
Publication
Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage, c1999.

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Additional Authors
  • Paprock, Kenneth.
  • Covington, Barbara.
Description
166 p.; 23 cm.
Summary
Addresses some of the key questions at the heart of new educational technologies. The authors look at options that are available to institutions considering the addition of distance learning to their programs, strategies for integrating new equipment with existing equipment, and ways of fostering a positive learning environment without face-to-face contact. Includes many case studies. Paper edition (unseen), $29.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
Subject
  • Distance education > United States
  • Telecommunication in education
  • Education, Distance > methods
  • Educational Technology > methods
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 157-159) and index.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
Open and distance learning overview -- Open and distance learning concepts and components -- The dynamics of the distance learning environment -- Speeding up technology transfer -- Designing instruction for learning -- Turning verbal information into visual communication.
ISBN
  • 0761914412
  • 0761914420 (pbk.)
LCCN
^^^98233173^
OCLC
  • 40476431
  • SCSB-10623772
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library