Full Description
Distance Learning is for leaders, practitioners, and decision makers in the fields of distance learning, e-learning, telecommunications, and related areas. It is a professional journal with applicable information for those involved with providing instruction to all kinds of learners, of all ages, using telecommunications technologies of all types. Stories are written by practitioners for practitioners with the intent of providing usable information and ideas. Articles are accepted from authors, new and experienced, with interesting and important information about the effective practice of distance teaching and learning.
Distance Learning is published quarterly. Each issue includes eight to ten articles and three to four columns, including the highly regarded 'And Finally...' column covering recent important issues in the field and written by Distance Learning editor, Michael Simonson. Articles are written by practitioners from various countries and locations, nationally and internationally.
Contents
Featured Articles.
An Exploratory Study on the Effectiveness of Interactive Video Tutorials on APA Writing Proficiency in Graduate Education Students; Anna R. Loftus, John R. McConnell III, Christina Chester-Fangman, and Gina Garber.
Maintaining Privacy and Security in Cyberspace: What Everyone Needs to Know; Maureen McDermott, Jennifer Reeves, Gabriela Mendez, Berta Capo, and Jason Karp.
Social Media: Fostering a Social Presence in Distance Education; Celia-Ann Sanderson.
Online Education for a Community College on Montserrat—Are We There Yet? The Pros and Cons of Online Learning at the Montserrat Community College; Carol Meade.
Special Section—The Health Professions and the Media Effects Debate.
Instructional Technology in Physical Therapy Education; Ryan Monti.
The "Media Effects" Debate on Learning: How This Might Influence Physical Therapy; Laura Podschun.
Columns.
ENDENDS AND MEANS: What is Student Well-Being? A Definition for Those Who Teach Students in Blended and Online Higher Education Settings; Beth Tuckwiller and Natalie B. Milman.
TRY THIS: The Best Online Courses Are Corral Courses: Build Them for Student Success; Errol Craig Sull.
ASK ERROL! by Errol Craig Sull.
AND FINALLY...Telepresence—New or ?; by Michael Simonson.
