Graduate Research Papers
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Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Keywords
Distance education; Interactive multimedia; Group work in education; Telecommunication in education;
Abstract
While distance learning is now becoming a norm, instructional designers and distance educators alike need to relook at how instruction is occurring in the online environment to ensure interaction is present. This literature review shows how distance learning has evolved through the use of an ever-changing facilitator, namely technology. The review explores interaction and the role it plays in the learning process. Social learning stresses that learners need to interact in order to build their knowledge and since technology-enhanced worlds hinder face-to-face interaction, distance educators and designers can address these shortcomings by designing interactive and collaborative environments. In conclusion, taking advantage of technology-savvy learners and the available technology, educators can design courses that would maximize interaction. Instructional design enabling interactive and collaborative environments inherently promotes social learning and greater learner achievement levels.
Year of Submission
2010
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
First Advisor
J.A. Donaldson
Date Original
2010
Object Description
1 PDF file (iv, 40 pages)
Copyright
©2010 Delmar Hafermann
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Hafermann, Delmar, "Interaction and social learning : keys in distance education" (2010). Graduate Research Papers. 180.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/180
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Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Instructional Media Design Commons, Online and Distance Education Commons
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