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1. Learning Design and Support in Gender Issues
Courses background:uses feminist principles and theory to explore the practice of
contemporary distance education. The course is written from a feminist perspective (i.e. it
is women-centered). It explores and critiques feminist literature, which in turn is used to
explore and critique distance educationAssignment details:Develop a case study on the
significant issues about your topic that emerge from the Readings. Be critical of the
readings. You may find that some articles are of limited usefulness, perhaps because of the
perspective the authors adopt or some other factor. Notes for the writer: · We have
already developed the case study, please read through thoroughly, should be self-
explanatory · Based off the readings you need to do the highlighted sections Most
importantly the analysis and implications · Put case study in correct formatting and
layout Case Study Format: 1. Introduction/ Executive summary. (done)2. Analysis of the
issues, causes, factors3. Relevant theories that help explain the case4. Causes OR
Implications of the problems/ issues5. conclusion C 6. Reference List 7. Appendices (for a
report) Introduction has already been complete, highlighted sections need to be
complete. List of readings to use for analysis: Learning Design and Support Systems–
Campbell, K., & Varnhagen, S. (2002). When faculty use instructional technologies: Using
Clark’s delivery model to understand gender differences. The Canadian Journal of Higher
Education, 32(1), 31-56. Conrad, D. (2002). Deep in the hearts of learners: Insights into the
nature of online community. Journal of Distance Education, 17(1), 1-19. Johnson, Y. M.
(2004). Learner-centered paradigms for on-line education: Implications for instructional
design models. Midwest Research-to-Practice Conference. Indianapolis, IN: IUPUI Digital
Library. Kretovics, M. (2003). The role of student affairs in distance education: Cyber-
services or virtual communities. Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration,
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