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Technology Open Learning and Distance Education
HOW USEFUL IS MODERN TECHNOLOGY TO DISTANCE EDUCATION?
This is a valuable guide to the selection and USE of modern technol-ogies for open and flexible learning. In it. Tony Bates argues that technology is not inherently good or bad for teaching - its the way teachers and administrators USE it that matters. Knowing when or if to USE technology is not just a technical iSSUE of choosing thE appropriate technology for a learning task: the book therefore presents a set of criteria, the ACTIONS model, which can help in the dEcision-making process:
CCESS: how accessible is a particular technology for learners? @osts what is the cost structure of Each technology? Oeaching functions: what are the best teaching applications for this technology?
Interactivity and user-friendliness: how easy is it to use? O rganisational issues: what changes in organisation need to bE made? Novelty: how new is this technology? S peed: how quickly can courses be mounted with this technology?
Applying the framework to technologies ranging from print radio and telephone teaching to computer-based learning and multimedia. the book analyses their strengths and weaknesses and offers a comprehensive cost analysis for each. It will be useful to policy makers. education and training planners. senior education adminis-trators. teachers and trainers.
TONY BATES is Executive Director for research. strategic pla and information technology at the Open learning Agency. B prior to this was Professor of Educational Media Research Open University. UK He has published widely and has work consultant in over 30 countries.
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