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performed better than the traditional learners on several dimensions.  It appears 
that the distance learners higher levels of maturity, experience, kindred spirit, 
enthusiasm, and sense of responsibility contributed to their performance, and that 
these conditions might be vital to successful distance learning.


Stone, Harvey R. (1990).  Does Interactivity Matter in Video-Based Off-Campus
Graduate Engineering Education?  Newark, Delaware:  University of Delaware. 
This paper addresses questions concerning the necessity and degree of direct 
real-time interaction between on-campus faculty and video-based students 
working in industry.  A survey was designed to seek evidence of variation of
student performancewith grades used as an outcome measurewhen observed 
against the following independent variables:  age, gender, graduate major, and 
instructional modality (traditional on-campus instruction, non-interactive 
videotape delivery, and interactive delivery systems complemented with real- 
time audio feedback).  The analyses support the contention that off-campus 
graduate engineering students do not suffer from the inability to talk back to 
faculty in real time.

Threkeld, Robert and Karen Brzoska (1994).  Research in Distance Education.  In Barry 
Willis, ed. Distance Education:  Strategies and Tools.  Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: 
Educational Technology Publications.

This chapter examined general media comparison research as well as research 
related to specific media.  Results from a multitude of studies suggest that the 
media itself is not as important to instruction as other variables, such as learner 
characteristics, motivation, and instructional alternatives.  Of significant 
importance is support for the distance learner.  Students want and need rapid 
feedback from instructors as well as access to library resources and other 
supporting materials.


Troy State University (2001, June). Technology Integration Report.  College of
Education.

Data were provided from the Spring 2001 Technology Integration survey 
conducted by the Troy State University College of Education.  The survey was


	

	
		
			
				
					
						




						
							
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