Is Distance Education a Faustian Bargain?.

DiBiase, David

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ERIC Number: EJ652924

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Publication Date: 2000

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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.