The Iowa distance education alliance

Simonson, Michael; Sweeney, Jan; Kemis, Mari

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“…The use of the fiber optic network in the Des Moines metropolitan area, which is referred to as the MetroNet, would provide opportunities for the University to offer college courses to high school students and nontraditional students at the high school sites, as well as to offer staff development programs for teachers on this two-way interactive television system. In addition, connection to the MetroNet system would provide Drake with means of connecting to the statewide fiber optic network, the Iowa Communication Network (ICN) (Simonson et al 1993).…”

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Distance education in the future: Exploring the application of distributed group support systems

Fellers

Moon

1995

Group Decis Negot

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Abstract.Distributed Group Support Systems (DGSS) provide a means for several individuals to interact with one another from different geographic locations using telecommunications and Group Support Systems (GSS) technologies. As this technology emerges, new applications will be sought to utilize the tremendous capabilities for long distance interaction and communication. One potential application of DGSS is its use in the delivery of Distance Education. Distance Education (DE) involves the delivery of education (or training) from one site to one (or more) geographically dispersed sites. The capability of DGSS to add an additional communications channel, one by which all students could interact with one another at the same time, provides an exciting array of opportunities for the application of DGSS. This article explores ways in which DGSS could be utilized to improve the delivery of education and training to dispersed locations. Background information on GSS and DE are provided. Results of a case study in which a fiber optic cable network was used for delivering a DE class on Information Systems are briefly highlighted, along with suggestions for future research in this area.

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Section: Distance Education At Drake Universitymentioning

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Distance education in the future: Exploring the application of distributed group support systems

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Moon

1995

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“…While instructors can find resources to guide them through the distance education process (Ho, 1991;Parisot & Waring, 1994;Schrum, 1996;Simonsen, Sweeney, & Kemis, 1993;Smith, 1996;Tift, 1989), published resources for distance education participants are rare. Yet, there are definite strategies a distance learner can use to positively affect the experience.…”

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So You're a Distance Learner? Tips and Suggestions for Rural Special Education Personnel Involved in Distance Education

Collins

Schuster

Grisham-Brown

1999

Rural Special Education Quarterly

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Distance education technology is rapidly becoming a means for delivering both preservice and inservice courses and content for rural teachers, paraprofessionals, related service personnel, and others involved in special education. Yet, learning at a distance can be both intimidating and challenging. This article is designed to be distributed to distance education students by distance education instructors and describes how persons who find themselves involved in distance learning can break down barriers that inhibit learning and make the most of the experience. The tips and suggestions offered are based on the experience of instructors and participants who have been involved in university distance education courses and activities since 1989 and on suggestions from publications stemming from special education programs in distance education.

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“…Barron says distance education "is taking quality education to the people who need and want it" (Barron, 1989, p. 28). Education is very important in Iowa, and distance education is seen as a way to help fulfill a need for people who want education but are too far away to access it (Simonson, 1993).…”

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“…In 1987 the Iowa Educational Telecommunication Plan was formed. The goal of this plan was to reach areas of Iowa excluded from the higher education system and to extend educational links to elementary and secondary schools (Simonson, 1993). "Iowa's approach to distance education is based on the beliefthat live, interactive instruction is fundamental to effective learning" (Teacher Education Alliance, 1994, p. 1).…”

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The role of the school library media specialist in distance education

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Statement of the Problem Marian, the Librarian, from The Music Man, typifies the image that many people have of librarians. The stereotype of the introverted librarian is still present today, even in the minds of many of those in the profession (Loertscher, 1988). Changing that image among library professionals has been a slow and sometimes unsuccessful process. Information Power: Guidelinesfor School Library Media Programs (1988) was written as a guideline to promote change on the part of the professionals in the school library media center. The introduction to Information Power states: Promoting effective physical access to information resources and intellectual access to the content is the central unifying concept ofthese guidelines. Library media specialists serve as the link between students, teachers, administrators, and parents and the available information resources. The roles and services defined in this document are dynamic; they are changing and evolving in response to the societal, economic, and technological demands on education. (AASL & AECT, 1988, p. 1) The role of the school library media specialist in education has been changing for several decades. As new technological innovations, such as distance education, are introduced in the schools, one problem school library media specialists face is how to become knowledgeable about and involved in them. Information Power has clarified the role the school library media specialist plays. "Information, the organizing metaphor of the new guidelines, brings to the foreground of our professional conversation a certain consistency of purpose and, equally important, a language that is grounded in that purpose" (Cleaver, 1989, p. 2). Information Power provides school library media specialists with the vision and guidance to assist students, teachers, and parents to access and use information (AASL & AECT, 1988).

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The Iowa distance education alliance

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Distance education in the future: Exploring the application of distributed group support systems

Distance education in the future: Exploring the application of distributed group support systems

So You're a Distance Learner? Tips and Suggestions for Rural Special Education Personnel Involved in Distance Education

The role of the school library media specialist in distance education

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