Re: psychological aspects of study using the on line learning method

I think the view of online learning is changing, albeit slowly. My guess is, that it will also depend on where courses are offered. I work as an instructional designer, with a lot of my work having been the design of distance ed courses. There are some distance ed programs that are considered quite reputable.

As for replacing ftf teaching, they are different types of delivery methods which have different advantages and disadvantages. If the instruction is designed well, it can be affective. If its designed poorly, it won't be. Any delivery method can provide poor instruction, any can provide good instruction.

There will always be people who wish to have the experience of the more traditional classroom learning, however, there are some for whom it either isn't a preference, or not possible given schedules and/or where they live. Distance ed programs opens up the possibility for individuals who can't/won't, for whatever reason, participate in a traditional classroom setting.

Rob

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Re: psychological aspects of study using the on line learning method, by John, 5/5/00

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