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Impact of Online Instruction on Teachers’ Learning and Attitudes toward Technology Integration - Yuliang LIU, Turkish Online Journal of Distance Ed
Online instruction generally refers to the fact that the student is separated from the teacher and connected through the use of a computer and the Internet. On the other hand, traditional classroom instruction generally refers to the face-to-face instruction, typically conducted in a classroom setting and primarily involving in a lecture/note taking model. Currently, online instruction is a primary method for distance education. An increasing number of institutions are offering online courses and/or programs to their students in order to meet various learners’ needs. According to Waits & Lewis (2003), distance education has grown fast in recent years. In the 2000-2001 academic year, 56% of all 2-year and 4-year institutions offered distance education courses for various learners. In addition, 12% of all institutions planned to offer distance education courses in the next 3 years.
  posted by Ray at 12/31/2005 06:08:00 AM permanent item link   

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