Education at the Crossroads: Online Teaching and Students' Perspectives on Distance Learning.

Leonard, Jacqueline; Guha, Smita

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ERIC Number: EJ645728

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Education at the Crossroads: Online Teaching and Students' Perspectives on Distance Learning.

Leonard, Jacqueline; Guha, Smita

Journal of Research on Technology in Education, v34 n1 p51-57 Fall 2001

Analyzes preservice teacher education students' perspectives on distance learning and evaluates perceived benefits of online courses. Discusses student perceptions that online courses are not as effective in preparing them to teach, although the majority of students taking online courses find that they meet their academic needs and improve their technological skills. (Author/LRW)

Descriptors: Distance Education, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Online Courses, Preservice Teacher Education, Skill Development, Student Attitudes, Student Needs, Technological Literacy

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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