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ERIC Number: EJ652924
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0309-8265
Is Distance Education a Faustian Bargain?
DiBiase, David
Journal of Geography in Higher Education, v24 n1 p130-35 Mar 2000
Focuses on the morality of distance education in geography. States that distance education learners are a qualitatively different, older population with educational needs separate from traditional on-campus students. Argues that geography educators have a moral obligation to serve lifelong learners. Includes references. (CMK)
Descriptors: Distance Education, Ethics, Geography, Higher Education, Internet, Lifelong Learning, Moral Issues, Student Characteristics, Student Needs, Teacher Role
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Note: Part of the JGHE Symposium: Virtual Geographies.