Evaluating Costs and Benefits of Distributed Learning
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Distributed learning may decrease cost per learner in relation to small campus-based courses. This paper presents design and evaluation strategies for distributed learning, together with evaluation results for existing programs. It further describes means to evaluate costs and benefits for both the provider and the customer. Distributed Learning Distributed Learning includes strategies where learners are separated but can communicate between themselves and with learning coaches. Computers, random access audio and video, and the worldwide web afford the opportunity to use learning strategies like individualized tutorials, group projects where members are at a distance, and simulations. A worldwide course might allow learners and coaches to collaborate using web pages and a conferencing system. Required postings and projects can be submitted electronically. Other approaches use synchronous methods. A course that uses one-way video with two way audio is an example. However by themselves, textbooks one-way video, and stand-alone computer-based training do not fully support distributed learning because they do not include rapid collaboration with other learners and a coach. Distributed Learning can be helpful for working adults, to develop and maintain knowledge and skills. As described below, it can also improve learning, decrease learning time, or decrease costs. However there are considerable problems. Users may not realize promised results, as when low course completion rates cancel out improved performance. These larger issues must be addressed by looking at impacts of learning programs.
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تاریخ انتشار 1997