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Article: The power of Distance Learning.(Brief Article)(Editorial)
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- Education
- Article date:
- June 22, 2002
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CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2002 Project Innovation (Alabama). This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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Distance Learning is an educational approach that integrates technology, connectivity, curricular content, and human resources. The increasing complexity of the American society infrastructure has created extended demands on the lives of students. Problematic work schedules, family responsibilities, and hectic class schedules are some of the challenges facing college students today, who are beginning to take advantage of university programs that offer curricula that includes distance learning opportunities.
Traditional educational practices may not be providing students with all of the necessary skill development needed to survive in today's technological work ...