Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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348013 | Computers and Composition | 2006 | 23 Pages |
Abstract
This article discusses the current state of distance learning in composition by reporting on and interpreting a 2005 survey that assesses trends and workload conditions in distance learning. Areas examined in the article include attitudes of faculty and administration, faculty demographics, student demographics, online course and program development, course caps, course delivery and management tools, technology support, course design freedom, impact on writing pedagogy, and institutional DE profile. The article concludes by summarizing the current DL picture, identifying areas of need, and providing research recommendations for the future.
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Authors
Jane Blakelock, Tracy E. Smith,