There were two articles yesterday that caught my eye; a blog post from Tony Karrer, CEO of Techpower, discussing online conferences versus face-to-face conferences and an article from T.H.E. Journal detailing the technological impact in the classroom regarding online learning versus in classroom teaching.
The United States Department of Education published a report over the summer titled, "Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning; A Meta-Analysis and Review of Online Learning Studies" (Center for Technology in Learning, 2009). What's interesting about this report is that it confirms what many who actual teach or have taught either distance or online courses already know: that there is no significant difference between online learning and the face-to-face experience.
Both present good views on the single thread that “students” whatever the age or at whatever level in their educational process are online. They are texting, twittering, reviewing emails, researching, etc. while listening in class or web conference.
Whether you are a teaching professor at a university or college or a conference presenter it is imperative you are aware of your audience’s mobility and adjust accordingly.
The Report Abstract
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