Distance education at university level - opportunities and pitfalls

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Aug 2006

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Astronomy for the Developing World, 26th meeting of the IAU, Special Session 5, 21-22 August, 2006 in Prague, Czech Republic, SP

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

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Distance education is making an increasing contribution at university level in developed and developing countries. Like all forms of education there is the good, the bad, and the ugly. In this talk I will present what is widely regarded as good practice in distance education, and underline the pitfalls that will lead to poor learning. Developing countries are particularly prone to certain pitfalls. I will address four areas. 1 The importance of high quality materials, electronic and printed 2 The importance of student pacing and student support 3 Continuous assessment of students, and examinations 4 Closing the loop - feedback from students.

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