Table 2
Professional Associations’ Menu of Distance Education
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Format |
Characteristics |
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A. Self-study/"enduring" materials
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A. 1.-6. Individually paced study using materials in a variety of formats; successful completion requires review examination submitted to association or an alternate provider. |
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B. Group study/multiple locations
2. Teleconference Possibly with simultaneous Internet connection 3. Satellite |
B. 1.a. Self paced but supplemented with chat room option and instructor e-mail access.
1.b. Scheduled class with periodic electronic distribution of materials with assignments, discussion group and completion deadline.
2. & 3. Simultaneous broadcast to multiple locations, typically with small discussion groups in each location and opportunity for instructor interaction. |