Method, Media, and Mode: Clarifying the Discussion of Distance Education Effectiveness.

Head, J. Thomas; Lockee, Barbara B.; Oliver, Kevin M.

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Publication Date: 2002

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Method, Media, and Mode: Clarifying the Discussion of Distance Education Effectiveness.

Head, J. Thomas; Lockee, Barbara B.; Oliver, Kevin M.

Quarterly Review of Distance Education, v3 n3 p261-68 Fall 2002

Discussion of the effectiveness of distance education presents a framework for understanding three of the primary variables that comprise the design and delivery of distance education: teaching method, media attributes, and delivery mode; and emphasizes the importance of discriminating between them when evaluating instruction. Considers online courses, interactive videoconferencing, and instructional design. (LRW)

Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Distance Education, Educational Media, Evaluation Methods, Instructional Design, Instructional Effectiveness, Interactive Video, Online Courses, Teaching Methods

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