2. Forum Description
Article #1 Discussion This discussion begins on November 6th and continues until
on November 13th.
YOU need to read Article #1 and answer the question and
reply to your peers' answers.
Article #2 Discussion This discussion begins on November 6th and continues until
on November 13th.
YOU need to read Article #2 and answer the question and
reply to your peers' answers.
Class Potpourri Here you can post or discuss things of interest to you from
and for this class.
3. A Framework for Supporting Adults in Distance Learning
Linda Dowling and Orna Ryan
Characteristics of Successful Adult Distance Instructors for Adult Learners
by Nora N. Smith
4. After reading the articles, each of you needs to answer the following questions and
reply to your peers' answers. Review all of your peers' answers and select at least
three peers' answers to reply.
Q1 - “In recent years, many ‘traditional’ Higher Education Institutes (HEI’s)
have been seeking to increase the participation of ‘non-traditional’
learners….. The increase in the number of non-traditional learners’ calls for
innovative and complementary academic and administrative support
strategies designed to meet the unique needs of these learners.” Do you
agree with this statement? Do you suggest any strategies and ideas that help
traditional institutions promote the academic and non-academic supports for
non-traditional learners?
Q 2 - “For distance instructors, knowing how computers operate and
understanding how educational technologies operate is not adequate
preparation to work with adult learners.” Do you agree or not? Why?