Lesson 9 Article
Alejandro Flores II
Undertake an Internet search of websites that address issues of cost effectives and cost benefit analysis.
Web-Based Training Digest, ERIC Digest No. 218, October 2000
Author: Brown, Bettina, and Lankard
This digest speaks to the area of web-based training and how it is helping reduce cost in training, accessibility and instructional delivery. This reduction in costs has made an extreme impact on the availability of instruction for adult learners. This WBT digest examines the issues of Web-Based Training such as cost, market demand, learner participation, training options and program design. It also discusses learning outcomes and delineates how they can be improved utilizing appropriate instructional design principles.
http://www.ed.gov/databases/ERIC_Digests/ed445234.html
The Digital Divide and Its Implications for the Language Arts. ERIC Digest D153
July 2000, Author: Stoicheva, Mila
This article speaks to the notion of a "Digital Divide" that came to the public's attention in a 1995 study that revealed that the same differences found in society along cultural and racial lines are also found online and offline. The major problem in using the Internet was found to be cost and knowledge. From these studies a "National Call to Action," initiative was developed and promoted by President Clinton. The article explains how the public and private sector on a joint venture are going to address this pertinent issue.
http://www.ed.gov/databases/ERIC_Digests/ed442138.html
Implementing Distance Learning in Urban Schools, ERIC/CUE Digest, No. 150
December 1999, Author: Majdalany, Gibran-Guiney and Susan
This article speaks to the situation that is confronting large urban school districts that are unable to provide students with low-cost high quality education. Distance learning is now viewed as viable low cost tool to deliver high quality education. The digest shows how urban schools can implement effective distance learning programs using three elements crucial to a successful distance education program. First, they build around a sound instructional design, complement this design with appropriate technology applications, and develop support mechanisms for teachers, students, and collaborative partners.