Assoc. Professor Reneè L. Cambiano

Teacher Education, Northeastern State University, Oklahoma, USA

Assoc. Professor Jack De Vore

Education, University of Arkansas, USA

Instruction via Distance Learning Does Not Compromise Quality!

Abstract

The intent of the study was to investigate the learning outcomes of teaching in a distance learning environment as compared to that of a traditional setting. The sample consisted of two groups: (a) a control group, who received instruction by traditional means (n=11) and (b) an experimental group, who receive instruction via a compressed video distance learning environment (n=36). The total sample consisted of students participating in an Educational Research course at a Midwestern research university (n = 47). To assure comparability, the two groups were taught by the same instructor at the same time of year. Achievement was measured by total number of points earned in the semester. A t -test indicated that there was no significant difference between the two groups.

Presentation Type
30 min. Paper

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OHP
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Powerpoint
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Country
USA