Distance Education

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Distance Education: Research, Current Practice, and House Bill 2128 by George Hubbard, Beverly Rodgers, Jerry Ashton, Jana Bland

This publication explores the impact of various distance learning implementations on the teaching and learning process. The guide also serves as a primer for Texas educators interested in HB 2128 and its potential impact on distance learning projects for Texas school districts. (1995)

Cover	A Road Map to the Literature	Educational Environments in Cyberspace for BBS Uses in Education	Annotated Bibliography
Contents & Preface	Legislative Support for Distance Education	Distance Learning: A Synthesis of Literature Reviews	Appendix
The Concept of Distance Education	Examples of Distance Education in Texas K-12 Schools	Producing Effective Distance Education Instruction Via Interactive Television	References

Distance Education II: Research, Law, Practice and Opportunity by Mark Mortensen, George Hubbard, Beverly Rodgers

This publication extends TCET's earlier publication on distance education with new material that updates and enhances the original perspective. It presents more in-depth topics on instructional design, teaching techniques, evaluation of distance education projects, and suggests ways in which the new TEKS concepts can be infused into the curriculum. (1997)

Introduction	The Concept of Distance Education	A Roadmap to the Literature	Legislative Support for Distance Education
Infusing Technology Applications in Distance Education Curricula	A Synthesis of Literature Reviews	Issues Related to Instructional Design for Distance Education	Issues Related to Teaching Via Distance Education
Evaluation of Distance Education Programs	Appendix	References	Cover

Communications Systems in 21st Century Classrooms
Author: Larry Lucas
Editor: Melody Parker

A 42 page summary research document with teachers and administrators providing information on the advantages and use of telephones in classrooms as a research tool and to improve communications with parents.

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Title Page & Contents

Body of Report

Appendix

Educational Acceptable Use Policies
by Jana Bland

A 31 page informational research project developed for Texas educators and community decision makers. This product was developed at the request of local district technology coordinators and administrators. (1996, revised 1997)

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About TCET

Title Page & Contents

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Electronic Emissary by Judi Harris, Lena Rotenberg and Ellen O'Bryan

A 39 page document describing the Electronic Emissary Project and giving instructions and suggestions for participating. A large number of scenarios of actual experiences with electronic emissaries shows the power and versatility of this project for augmenting classroom instruction. (1997)

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Virtual Schools and Universities
by Jerry Ashton

A 133 page summary of information and research on one application of distance education: virtual classrooms. (1995)

Web Spinning: Creating Web Sites for Educators
by Kathrine Box and Em-Amon Kumnuch

A 63 page how-to guide developed for Texas educators, technology trainers, and community members interested in development and use of web pages for schools. (1996, revised 1997)

Cover	About TCET	Table of Contents	Chapters 1 & 2	Chapter 3
Chapter 4	Chapter 5	Chapters 6 & 7	References & Appendices	Back Cover