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Effectiveness of Distance Education
Research comparing distance education to traditional face-to-face instruction indicates that teaching and studying at a distance can be as effective as traditional instruction when the method and technologies used are appropriate to the instructional tasks, there is learner-to-learner interaction, and when there is timely teacher-to-learner feedback. Effective distance education programs begin with careful planning and a focused understanding of course requirements and learners̀ needs. Successful distance education programs rely on the consistent and integrated efforts of learners, faculty, facilitators, support staff, and administrators. Appropriate technology can only be selected once these elements are understood in detail.
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