ECI 646 - Distance Education: Week of June 17

Transactional Distance Redux

Michael Moore

I will start with a discussion of Moore's theory leading up to Transactional Distance. It is found in this article:

• Towards a Theory of Independent Learning and Teaching

In this article he lays the groundwork for ideas of learner autonomy

Transactional Distance

The following links may help clarify Transactional Distance

• cyberslang: transactional distance
• Transactional Distance - EET
• Toward a Theory of Distance Education

Applying TD

Points to consider for discussion:

• How does consideration of TD flow from the content?
• How does learner autonomy influence Instructional Design?
• How does TD interact with Clark?

Using TD in the design of materials.

Modifying Concepts

Talks

Technologies

Talks

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Assignments Due June 24

Readings

• SSAZ Chapters 4 and 6

Work

• Develop a study guide either for your topic or the week's readings.

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