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Online Distant Learning Pro’s and Con’s. By: Rusty Baskin, Lezli Boren, Joni Hutcherson , and Kevin Justice. Pro’s and Con’s. Pro’s. Con’s. Limited Instructor Interaction Limited Social Interaction Equity and Accessibility to Technology Computer Literacy Limitations of Technology.
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Online Distant Learning • Pro’s and Con’s By: Rusty Baskin, Lezli Boren, Joni Hutcherson, and Kevin Justice
Pro’s and Con’s Pro’s Con’s Limited Instructor Interaction Limited Social Interaction Equity and Accessibility to Technology Computer Literacy Limitations of Technology • Scheduling • Location • Pacing • Student Centered • Level Playing Field • Savings
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