Transactional Distance and Adaptive Learning: Planning for the Future of Higher Education

Synopsis

Transactional Distance and Adaptive Learning takes a fresh look at one of the pioneering educational theories that accommodates the impact of information and communications technologies in learning. The theory of transactional distance (TTD) provides a distinct analytical and planning foundation for educators to conduct an overarching inquiry into transitioning from mass instructional and management systems in higher education to dynamic and transformational futures that focus on each individual learner. 　 Based on the TTD, this pragmatic approach offers instructors, administrators, students, and other stakeholders a comprehensive planning method to assess the current state of their instructional, learning, and management practices and to develop alternative models to prescribe future improvements in their institution. This complex, self-organized, and adaptive method includes current and emergent properties of: hardware, software, and telecommunications systems that allow faculty, students, and administrators to communicate; instructional and curriculum systems that provide teaching and learning environments for faculty and students; and management, societal, and global systems that influence how institutions are supported, funded, and managed.

Copyright:

2018

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

212 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781351400398

Related ISBNs:

9780203731819, 9781138302327, 9781138302334, 9781138302334, 9781138302327

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

05/22/19

Copyrighted By:

Taylor and Francis

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Computers and Internet, Technology, Education

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

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This is a copyrighted book.