Before beginning to design a distance learning course,
it is important to consider the circumstances of the learners:
- Do the learners live or work close enough to one another
to be able to meet from time to time in groups?
- How much education do they have?
- What do they know about the subject of the course?
- Do they have any experience with distance learning?
- Do they seem nervous about learning on their own?
- What technology do they have access to?
- Will they be able to try out their new learning at
work?
If possible, course designers should visit the learners
in their locations to gain an understanding of their circumstances.
- More on the learners' circumstances
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Shin and Juhu Kim 1999. An
exploration of learner progress and drop-out in
Korea National Open University. Distance Education.
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Peter
J. Smith and Swee Noi Smith 1999. Differences
between Chinese and Australian students: some implications
for distance educators. Distance Education.
Vol. 20, No. 1
Jung,
I. & Leem, J. 1999. Design
Strategies for Developing Web-based Training Courses
in a Korean Context
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