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Astronomical Distance Ladder, 2004.
An insight into the theory and development of the astronomical distance ladder.
885 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 50.95
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This paper focuses on the issues surrounding the discovery and refinement of the astronomical distance ladder, beginning with a brief account and definition of the ladder itself before moving onto a definition and discussion of the insights of Edwin Hubble. After considering Hubble?s contributions, it then discusses the developments offered by new scientists attempting to pin down the Hubble Constant in their work. The astronomical distance ladder is a device used by astronomers to measure distances between objects in space. The basic premise of the ladder is that, since we cannot measure distances directly, we make our distance observations based on distances that are already known.
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"As regards the Astronomical Distance Ladder, this was a huge and important step in the direction of the debate. Previous understandings of distance were based largely on the intensity of objects, and the nineteenth century standard generally held to the idea that ?faintness means farness,? but the Hubble constant and its revelation of a constantly expanding Universe opened the door to a wide variety of debates about the way distances are measured (Gingerich 1071). Indeed, then the current debate has largely settled around more specific elements of Hubbles view, rather than a whole-scale rejection of his system or some other form of innovation. Indeed, the large and greater portion of debates relating to the astronomical distance ladder focus ?on recently determined and still controversial values of the Hubble constant.? "
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Distance Education Theories, 2002.
The paper demonstrates that distance educators need a more sophisticated learner-centered view of learning and teaching that shows an integration of knowledge from various disciplines and fields of practice, including pedagogy and andragogy.
7,097 words (approx. 28.4 pages), 30 sources, MLA, AU$ 254.95
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The paper examines different theories of learning and then discusses the implications of different modes of instruction on distance education. The paper also looks at the need for a blend of educational philosophies in distance learning and concludes by suggesting a working educational model.
Theories of Learning
Behaviorism
Cognitivism
Constructivism
Implication of Theory Commonalities for Distance Learning
Andragogy and Pedagogy
Andragogy and Distance Learning
Differentiating Between Andragogy and Pedagogy
Philosophies of Education
Relating Philosophies of Education to Distance Learning
Continuum of Learning
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"While distance learning is not likely to completely replace traditional instruction in institutions, technology-based training programs are growing rapidly (Barclay, 2001). For example, Internet-based distance learning is currently one of the fastest growing markets in the education industry. The expanding use of technology challenges traditional classroom and instructional models of how successful training, and learning, should be administered."
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Distance Education, 2002.
A literature review of the advantages and disadvantages of distance learning.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 71.95
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This paper is on distance learning. The benefits compared to the disadvantages of distance learning. Distance learning is becoming quite common with the advanced technology from the Internet although distance education has been around for over 100 years. This is a reaction paper to the literature review.
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Distance Learning, 2004.
Explains what distance learning is and how it has evolved over time.
4,656 words (approx. 18.6 pages), 20 sources, APA, AU$ 193.95
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This paper begins with a brief look at correspondence schools, the prototype of distance learning, and then describes what distance learning has become today. The paper also looks at some of the adjustments in teaching policies and procedures required by distance learning, as well as its advantages and disadvantages.
Regional Development
Distance Learning versus Virtual or Traditional Education
Theories and Philosophies
Systems
Design Criteria
Methods and Strategies
E-Learning and its Benefits
Distance Learning and Realities
Definition of Terms
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"Its earliest prototype was the international correspondence in the 19th century. In the 1970s, it reshaped into open universities, later into the 1980?s wave of technological products, such as the videotape, broadcast, satellite and cable. In the 1990s, Brey (as qtd in Burke) predicted that distance education programs would phenomenally grow that decade to an extent that most of the people the US would be served by it at the minimal ratio of 1:1, mostly in the community colleges. Right enough by 1994, 80% of community colleges in the US began offering some form of distance education program and the figure went up further in the rest of the decade."
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Long Distance Education Training, 2004.
A research paper on faculty training for long distance education.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 15 sources, APA, AU$ 191.95
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This paper introduces the topic of distance education and long distance education training for faculty. The paper defines distance education, examines the virtual university and discusses the need for instructional support services for faculty. The paper also covers the concept of lifelong learning, distance learning materials, the virtual learning experience and looks at the student population of distance learning.
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"The following research paper presents the topic of faculty training for distance education. Within this context the following relevant issues are presented: introduction to distance education, outcomes of distance education, quality ratings of distance education, student faculty and administration ratings of distance education, faculty instruction in distance education and conclusions."
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Distance Education, 2002.
Examines adult student distance learning.
4,725 words (approx. 18.9 pages), 13 sources, AU$ 217.95
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Examines adult student distance learning. Overview of this type of education in which students receive instruction by technological means. Current status of the field. Review of the strengths and weaknesses of the various technologies used. Profile of a typical adult distance learner. Effectiveness of distance learning. How distance learning can be improved.
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"THE ADULT LEARNER AND DISTANCE EDUCATION THROUGH
TECHNOLOGICAL MEANS
ABSTRACT
This paper provides an examination of the existing literature on adult student distance learning which is essentially defined as isolated learning by a student using a course of instruction delivered to him or her via technological delivery systems. The paper?s basic purpose is to provide a broad overview of the subject and to use this overview to formulate conclusions about the current status of the field. To this end, adult education and distance learning are both defined. Further, the paper provides a brief profile of the typical adult distance learner in order to give the discussion a general context. The provided profile is followed by a review of the ..."
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Presentation: Distance Learning, 2004.
This paper, including a plan, the speech, and slide content, is a presentation to show the CEO and his team why supporting the presenter?s idea for an accelerated distance learning program.
1,470 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 78.95
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This discusses an accelerated distance learning program, a unique idea, which combines two established ideas, accelerated learning skills and distance learning. The author points out that this combination provides a strategy for students to earn their degree in less time, for less money, without having to attend classes on campus. This paper concludes that distance learning is becoming more and more popular because its methodology is drastically improving.
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Presentation Plans
Outline of Presentation
Introduction
Explanation of Accelerated Learning Skills
Distance Learning: A Widely Accepted Program
The Facts about Accelerated Distance Learning Degrees
Cost Effectiveness
Evaluating Instruction
Conclusion
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"There are varieties of procedures that can be used to inform the activities of those involved in providing and supporting instruction. In distance education, the separation between teachers and students usually involves instruction or learning experiences being mediated through written or recorded materials. These 'published' materials often remain in the same form for several (or many) cohorts of learners, although some modifications and amendments can be made. In turn, this separation entails the absence of direct verbal and non-verbal feedback from students that is crucial in all teaching. The evaluation of any distance education teaching materials or course of instruction may serve to provide information that can be used during the process of developing or preparing materials or learning experiences, known as formative evaluation procedures (Slide 6), or information about how well the 'finished' instruction has worked in normal use, known as summative evaluation procedures (Slide 7)."
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Distance Education, 2004.
An analysis of distance learning programs and online courses with a focus on these learning options in developing countries.
6,323 words (approx. 25.3 pages), 22 sources, MLA, AU$ 236.95
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This paper examines why online education has not been very successful. The paper discusses the definition of distance learning and explores the criteria necessary for a distance learning program or online course to succeed. The paper assesses the likelihood of various universities opening learning programs in developing countries such as India, China, Pakistan, and Iran.
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Introduction to the Study
Higher Education and Distance Learning Global Trends
Distance Learning and its Impact on Student Number in the New Markets
Research Issues and Aims of the Project
Research Methods and Methodology
The Task to Be Undertaken
Discussion
Recommendations
Conclusion
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"Many universities in the U.S., Western Europe and Australia have been offering online courses and distance learning program for students in the developing countries around the world. There is however little being done to adapt these courses to the needs of the local population in the region. Developing countries, especially India, China, Pakistan and Iran, with their large population offer tremendous opportunities for many universities in the developed countries to increase their student population and consequently their profits.
The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) defines distance learning as ?the acquisition of knowledge and skills through mediated information and instruction, encompassing all technologies and other forms of learning at a distance.? (USDLA, 2004) Michael Moore in the text Distance Education: a Systems View defines distance education as a planned learning effort that occurs at a different place from where the teaching actually occurs."
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Distance Learning, 2002.
Examines how distance learning solves the problem of education for those unable to attend regular university classes.
1,724 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 89.95
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This paper defines distance learning as the promise to deliver education to those who are interested in obtaining a college education but cannot attend the traditional college classroom. This paper explores distance learning and how it benefits the masses, as well as examines the problems that arise from distance learning use. The focus centers on the future of distance learning technology and its use.
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"The need for a college degree has become evident in recent years for many professions. High schools are geared to prepare their students for college and students are being encouraged to think about post high school education as a given instead of an option. The workforce has become extremely competitive in the last few decades and often times what separates those who are hired from those who are not is a college degree. As the need for a degree becomes more important, people are trying to find ways to fit college into their already demanding lives. One of the things that has been invented for the purpose of allowing their pursuit is distance education. Distance education has enjoyed increasing attention for the last few years. It allows those who want to obtain a degree, but cannot attend classes, to fulfill their desire. Through the use of distance education millions of students across the nation are now working toward various leveled degrees and improving their earning power."
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Personality Types in Distance Learning, 2004.
A study proposal that examines which type of personality is best suited for distance learning.
13,201 words (approx. 52.8 pages), 13 sources, MLA, AU$ 400.95
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This paper discusses how the field of education and the field of technology have both experienced changes and demands in recent history. The world of education has been undergoing significant transformations, as well, and it was only a matter of time until the two areas interlocked. The paper discusses how distance learning has become common place in many areas of America and is currently under scrutiny as a viable option to the delivery of education. Whether the option is used at the elementary, high school, or college level, there are many programs available and a lot of focus on their successes and failures. It explains how distance learning promotes a lot of advantages, including space saving, flexible hours and the ability to take classes without having to attend a classroom on a regular basis. The paper addresses the fact that this type of education may not suit everyone, and a concern has developed that students are signing up for distance learning without having the personality traits to succeed in its forum. This study proposal addresses the issues of personality types, learning styles, and other factors that are involved in education. The study proposal tries to determine what personality types are best suited to distance learning.
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"The field of education in America is expanding. The world of technology is improving every day. The two fields met in the middle years ago and have merged to produce a forum for education delivery through the use of technology. This was done in the form of distance learning. Distance learning is the method used to deliver education through the use of technology. There are also course offered through traditional mail avenues but the majority of distance learning at this point in time is delivered through the use of computers."
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Distance-Based Instructional Plan, 2005.
This paper discusses extensively and develops a plan for implementing an entire distance-based learning process for a local university.
4,425 words (approx. 17.7 pages), 12 sources, APA, AU$ 187.95
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This paper explains that the concept of distance-based education has become one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing segments of both university and graduate level educations; even many educational institutions that once considered themselves to have long histories with traditional classroom-based learning have begun to expand their existing programs because of technology advances like the internet. The author points out that, although, in the past, it was often considered that students learned more in traditionally based programs than in distance-based programs, distance-based educational programs have been shown to be just as difficult as any brick and mortar classroom setting and, in many instances, may actually offer more of a challenge than traditional counterparts. The paper states that success measurements should be getting students enrolled and successfully through the program plus surveys of students and teachers regarding the ease of use and system reliability.
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Introduction
Description and Analysis of Context for the Change
Intervention Plan
Student Requirements General Approach
Student Requirements Rationale/Assumptions/Relationship to the Change Literature
Student Requirements Strategies/Stage/Steps
Student Requirements Players/Roles/Responsibilities
Student Requirements Sequencing Of Effort over 3 to 6 Months
Organizational Development Efforts General Approach
Organizational Development Efforts Rationale/Assumptions/Relationship to the Change Literature
Organizational Development Efforts Strategies/Stage/Steps
Organizational Development Efforts Players/Roles/Responsibilities
Organizational Development Efforts Sequencing of Effort over 3 to 6 Months
Success Indicators
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"The world has adjusted to the internet. Consider that local area networking and the internet has changed life to a point where a music download site like KaZaA has approximately one hundred sixty million users worldwide that have downloaded some version of the company's proprietary software. America is now at point where almost all business people are required to check daily emails and their children download internet music and housewives bargain shop on eBay. The advances in technology like file swapping are skills now just taken for granted. The individuals who take these skills for granted are the potential students for a program like this."
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Internet-Based Distance Learning Programs, 2001.
A look at the requirements of implementing, managing and running a distance learning program.
2,955 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 21 sources, AU$ 140.95
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This paper provides details on implementing and managing successful Internet Based Distance Education (DE) Programs. Distance Education is one of the fastest growing areas in higher education institutions today and like the technology that drives it, distance education is evolving, as are the skills required. The author looks at the requirements necessary to manage and run the program.
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"Distance education programs have a propensity to grow exponentially if they are done well. Many institutions begin their distance education programs by offering a limited number of courses and they use the technology they already have in place because they are unsure of how well the courses will work or how many students will enroll. By comparison, institutions that have good distance education programs plan them from the ground up. They implement the information technology infrastructure before they begin building their classes. This helps to solve the problems before they begin. Successful distance education programs also have the necessary support staff in place before beginning course development. By providing faculty with training and technical support the quality of teaching materials is improved."
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Traditional versus Distance Learning, 2005.
A comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of traditional versus distance learning.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 7 sources, AU$ 56.95
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This paper looks at some of the problems encountered with distance learning programs and compares distance learning to traditional face-to-face learning. The paper discusses problems with technology, cost, attrition rates and student-teacher interaction. The paper discusses some of the benefits of distance learning and when and why it can be necessary, but argues that traditional learning is better.
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"With the increase in frustration with the education system, as well as large numbers of people going back to school to get degrees many years after they started and dropped out, homeschooling as well as online and distance learning have gained popularity (Stull & Ryan, 2000, p.1). Traditional or face-to-face learning has generally the more accepted and mainstream approach to education in the US, as well as the most accessible. The teacher and students are in the same location and interact in real time, whereas distance education consists of "all forms of learning and teaching in which those who learn and those who teach are for all or most of the time in different locations" which includes online or internet-based education as well as older formats that involve mailing assignments back and forth (Moore, 2003, p. ix). "
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Distance Learning, 2005.
This paper discusses the practicality and standards for the implementation of distance education in the K-12 setting versus building-based education.
5,005 words (approx. 20.0 pages), 12 sources, APA, AU$ 203.95
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This paper defines distance learning simply as an instruction and learning practice, utilizing technology including the internet, involving students and teachers who are separated by time and space and occurring between schools, between schools and colleges and universities and even within school buildings and districts. The author points out that research has shown that school systems with limited resources, such as rural schools with small enrollments and large urban schools especially with underprivileged populations, benefit from the use of distance learning. The paper relates that a distance-based curriculum associated with a student-driven online platform would be more appropriate for an older set of the K-12 population while prerecorded classroom instruction could be used within all age groups with a clear caveat but an appropriate educator must be available. Tables and charts.
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Introduction History
Statement of Problem
Review of Literature
Proposed Solution and Call for Research
Summary and Discussion
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"One of the most difficult issues associated with distance learning is the ability to judge its effectiveness in any environment, including but not limited to the K-12 set. There is little data associated with the phenomenon that statistically evaluates the efficacy of distance learning, no before and after studies that demonstrate proof of distance success. Yet, it can be clearly stated that students offered coursework that would otherwise be completely outside of their scope perform much more effectively on tests in their course work than they would have without the distance opportunity, yet is this really saying a lot when we are discussing a course topic such as Mandarin Chinese Language learning?"
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Distance Perception in Driving, 2004.
An analysis of distance perception of vehicle rear lights when driving in foggy conditions.
1,308 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 71.95
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This paper assesses drivers' depth-perception in vehicle-following circumstances and the connection with the reaction time for applying brakes and their ability to assess the actual distance of their vehicle from the leading vehicle. The paper describes an experiment wherein 50 participants are chosen, 25 male and 25 female. The paper explains that the experiment takes place in foggy weather on a 15 km section of a two-lane highway. The paper contends that it is expected that the drivers will maintain the minimum distance in relation to their speed and the speed of the leading vehicle. Additionally, the drivers are expected to maintain a minimum safe distance so that they can apply brakes in a timely manner. The paper identifies the necessary patterns and methods that can offer substantial information on the subject of depth perception.
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Abstract
Introduction
Research Study 1
Research Study 2
Research Study 3
The Subject under Investigation
Significance of the Study
The Tasks and Variables Used
Expected Results
Methods Section
Materials
Procedure
Conclusion
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"Depth Perception can be defined as "the visual ability to perceive the world in three dimensions. It is a trait common to many higher animals. Depth perception allows the beholder to accurately gauge the distance to an object (The American Heritage Dictionary, 2004)." The study of "Depth perception" has taken a major position in the research studies because majority of the road accidents occur due to inaccurate judgments about the distance of the vehicle in front. Majority of the research studies have utilized the following instruments to evaluate "depth perceptions:" Binocular vision, Motion parallax, Color vision, Perspective, Relative size, Distance fog, Occlusion, Depth from Focus (Cavallo V, Colomb M, Dore J, 2001; Johan W.A.M and Jan Theeuwes Alferdinck 1995 and Van Winsum and Heino 1996)."
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Distance Education, 2007.
A discussion on the use of technology in distance education.
1,314 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 71.95
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This paper presents a detailed examination of distance education in K-12th grade. It focuses on educational technology. The writer explores the technology available for distance education in grades K-12 and how the technology assists in the delivery and purity of distance education.
Outline:
Introduction
History
Is It Comparable?
Conclusion
References
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"The interest in distance education has increased significantly over the past three decades. Advances in technology have made distance education much more possible and rewarding than ever before. Web-based instruction provides the ability to learn about topics that otherwise would have to wait until college or would have to be taken through outside courses at additional time and expense to the students.
In recent years there has been a merger between distance education and technological advances(Schrum, 2002). "
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