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Teacher Education Through Distance Learning: Cost Effectiveness and Quality Analysis
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Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, ISBN 978-1-880094-25-9 Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Waynesville, NC USA

Abstract

Distance learning is a technology that has been utilized by the College of Education at The State University of West Georgia for less than two years, yet it has reached more than 500 teachers at remote locations. The university receives inquiries daily from teachers throughout the state who would like for a site near them to receive education courses so that they may achieve certification or a higher degree. In spite of this demonstrated need and apparent success of teacher education through distance learning, concerns continue regarding quality and cost-effectiveness. There are significant costs associated with distance learning and although increased enrollments often offset these costs, the problem becomes one of quality. One common perception is that increased class sizes resulting from distance learning will result in greater benefits through increased revenues. However, quality may be reduced when small group discussion and teacher-student interaction become more difficult to achieve.

Citation

Hill, M.N. & University, S. (1997). Teacher Education Through Distance Learning: Cost Effectiveness and Quality Analysis. In J. Willis, J. Price, S. McNeil, B. Robin & D. Willis (Eds.), Proceedings of SITE 1997--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 82-85). Waynesville, NC USA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved March 28, 2024 from .