... V. Flexibility A. Many forms of distance learning provide students the option to participate whenever they wish, on an individualized basis. B. For example, some students may want to review a videotape in the middle of the night or read their e-mail during early morning hours. C. In addition, one student may wish to spend 30 minutes reviewing a Website, while another spends an hour. VI. Effectiveness A. Several research studies have found that distance learning is equally or more effective than traditional instruction when the method and technologies used are appropriate to the instructional tasks, when there is student-to-student interaction, and when there is timely teacher-to-student feedback (Moore & Thompson, 1990; Verduin & Clark, 1991). B. In a study conducted at California State University, students who participated in a Web-based course, achieved significantly higher test scores (Schutte, J. G., 1996). VII. Affordability A. Many forms of distance learning involve little or no ...

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