Stephanie E. Kelly and David K. Westerman
18New Technologies and Distributed Learning Systems
Abstract: Distance learning refers to any structured learning environment in which the teacher and student are not in the same geographical location. The instructional technologies that support distance learning change constantly, but the goals of teachers and learners remain relatively constant: to transform students’ thoughts and actions through the acquisition of relevant information about the topic of study. Thus, instructional communication scholars are concerned with how the use of ever-evolving technologies can influence communication, instruction, motivation, and learning. In addition to a brief history of distance learning around the world, ...
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