Learning Theory and Distance Education

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T. Duffy, D. Jonassen and J. Lowyck, eds. Designing Constructivist Learning Environments. Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag, 1993.

Bielema, Cheryl L. "How Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC) Can Work to Enhance Distance Delivery of Courses." Journal of Applied Communications v81 n4 (1997): p3-17.

Blumhardt, Jon H.; Cross, Larry R. "Making the Jump(s) into Cyberspace: A Discussion on Distance Learning Paradigm Shifts Required for the 21st Century." Education at a Distance v10 n1 (1996): p13-21.

Burge, Elizabeth J. "Technology and Learning: Finding the Balance." Learning for the Workplace: Nordic and Canadian Perspectives. Ed. Gail Taylor. Helsinki: KVS Institute, 1996. 48-56.

Inglis, Alistair. "Theories of Learning in Educational Development: Relocating the Paradigmatic Divide." Open Learning v11 n2 (1996): p28-37.

James, Waynne Blue; Gardner, Daniel L. "Learning Styles: Implications for Distance Learning." New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education . v67 (1995): p19-31.

Thorpe, Mary. "On Being Experienced and Experiential Learning." Adults Learning (England) v5 n1 (1993): p12-14.

Eastmond, Daniel V. "Learning Approaches of Adult Students Taking Computer Conferencing Courses." 1992.

Gunawardena, Charlotte N.; Boverie, Patricia E. "Impact of Learning Styles on Instructional Design for Distance Education." 1993.

Omoregie, Mike. "Distance Learning: An Effective Educational Delivery System." 1997.

Shih, Ching-Chun; Ingebritsen, Tom; Pleasants, John; Flickinger, Kathleen; Brown, George. "Learning Strategies and Other Factors Influencing Achievement via Web Courses." 1998.