Research and Distance Education Definitions

2) Select 10 words or phrases from the chapter that were significant to you related to ““RESEARCH AND DISTANCE EDUCATION””.   Write in this section, each word/phrase with the definition, written in your own words, and post to your blog and webpage.

 

1. Inferior Novelties are made at the expense of scientifically validated wisdom

2. Research and theory are at the foundation of credibility and quality.

3. Education guidelines focus on the quality of e-learning courses and programs.

4. Philosophy and theory of distance education should be included in the structure of distance education research.

5. There is continued interest in technology the focus is not on which medium is best but on what attributes of the medium.

6. Distant and traditional learners achieve about the same time.

7. Barriers of persistence include stress of multiple roles, time management, time management, uncertainty of the educational goal.

8. Situational barriers include poor learning environment and lack of time.

9. Motivation is an important key to distance education.

10. Education whether it be at a distance or not is dependent upon two- way communications.