The Advantages of Distance Learning
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This 4 page paper examines the concept of distance learning. While the paper favors DL, drawbacks are duly noted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Desocialization Of Distance Learning : A Proposal
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A 25 page research paper. While distance education itself is not new, Internet-based courses are a relatively new phenomenon. The question this proposal asks is: Is there a difference in student achievement between those taking Online courses and those attending the traditional classroom course? The paper is a research proposal that includes: a general introduction to the topic of distance education/learning and to Internet-based education, in particular. The purpose of the study, hypotheses and methodology are included. The literature review reports both anecdotal comments and results of previous research studies, both qualitative and quantitative. One concern with this medium has been students feeling isolated with a lack of socialization with other students. As the literature illustrates, there are many tools and strategies that can be used to minimize any negative effect of distance. Statistical data are reported. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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The Digital Dichotomy
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A 4 page discussion of the importance computer technology (the Internet in particular) has in preparing young people to take their place in society as productive adults. The author points out that some segments of society have greater access than others but that many efforts are underway to ease that discrepancy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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THE DOWNSIDE TO COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOLS
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This 5 page paper discusses the barriers to technology education in the schools systems. Examples given. Experts reported. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Effects Of Technology In Education
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8 pages in length. Gazing into the near future, it is easy to see that there will be a great deal of excitement over the new telecommunications technologies that are already in place to assist education. These programs hold just as much fascination and enthusiasm as did the telephone and television of the past, as well as something so significant as the current space program. The power attached to advanced telecommunications technology will only continue to give rise to a new and better way to learn, with students being fully capable of gaining their degrees beyond traditional methods and then locking in career positions with the push of a button. The writer discusses technology's impact upon education. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCtched.doc

The ERIC/AE Clearinghouse Web Site
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This 6 page paper provides an overveiw of the ERIC/AE site in detail. The focus of the paper is on the library and informational areas, but other parts of the site are explored. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: SA044ERC.wps

The Experience of Learning the “Art” of HTML, Website Construction, and Other Web Technology
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This 5 page report discusses the processes experienced by an individual student in taking a class in a variety of Internet and online-related topics such as website construction, HTML, electronic design, and others. Written in a tutorial style, the paper discusses areas that a student taking such a class and learning such skills may want to consider. No sources.
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