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Chapter 1
Handbook of Research on E-Learning Applications for Career and Technical Education: Technologies for Vocational Training
Courses that involve one-way communication, in that the learner is provided with printed course materials and he or she mails assignments to his or her instructor.
Published in Chapter:
Utilization of Distance Education in Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher Education
Chris Zirkle (The Ohio State University, USA) and Edward C. Fletcher Jr. (The Ohio State University, USA)
Copyright: © 2009 |Pages: 13
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-739-3.ch001
Abstract
Distance learning opportunities have rapidly burgeoned in educational environments across disciplines. The result of its growing use has been felt by the career and technical education (CTE) teacher education community. This chapter examines the literature and implications regarding the implementation of distance education in the delivery of CTE teacher preparation programs, along with the issues and challenges it brings. First, a brief historical account of distance education in institutes of higher education is provided. Secondly, a review of the research on distance education’s presence in (CTE) programs is discussed. Thirdly, future trends are articulated for CTE teacher educators, CTE teacher candidates, and CTE researchers.
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Chapter 143
Faculty Participation in Distance Education Programs
Education courses typically offered via postal service.
Published in Chapter: Faculty Participation in Distance Education Programs; From: Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, Second Edition
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Chapter 35
Access Barriers Experienced by Adults in Distance Education Courses and Programs
Courses that involve one-way communication, in that the learner is provided with printed course materials and he or she mails assignments to his or her instructor.
Published in Chapter: Access Barriers Experienced by Adults in Distance Education Courses and Programs; From: Handbook of Research on E-Learning Applications for Career and Technical Education: Technologies for Vocational Training
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Chapter 17
Historical Evolution of Adult Education in America: The Impact of Institutions, Change, and Acculturation
A way of disseminating knowledge through letters, materials, and information exchanged through the mail service (correspondence). This was sometimes used to meet some certification requirements or merely topical interests. Before television and modern information systems, correspondence courses offered a way to complete learning requirements from remote distances, therefore an early form of ‘distance learning.’
Published in Chapter: Historical Evolution of Adult Education in America: The Impact of Institutions, Change, and Acculturation; From: Handbook of Research on Technologies for Improving the 21st Century Workforce: Tools for Lifelong Learning
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