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ERIC Number: EJ421863
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1990
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ISSN: ISSN-0273-446X
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Distance Education in Rural Schools: Advantages and Disadvantages.
Barker, Bruce A.
Rural Educator, v12 n1 p4-7 Fall 1990
Reviews distance-education technologies, their uses for rural schools, and related issues. Lists advantages and disadvantages for satellite TV teaching, microcomputer networks, and two-way TV instruction. Concludes that technologies' advantages outweigh disadvantages. Suggests final decision making and assessment depend on local program content and schools' needs. (TES)
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Distance Education, Educational Benefits, Elementary Secondary Education, Rural Education, Rural Schools, Telecourses
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
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Language: English
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