Converting to a Distance Learning Format

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Summary



Distance Education is about facilitating communication.  A blended/hybrid course has the best of both worlds.  Media should not completely replace a face to face element; having a blended environment is ideal.  A communication model and approaches could be assessed for online effectiveness and for a good plan.  Pre-planned strategies to consider are questions, such as what is already in place, what kind of hardware and operating systems does the institute support, what kind of network are already set up, and what kind of computer support does the institute provide (Simonson, Smaldino, Albright, & Zvacek, 2009), as well as accessibility for the disabled.