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Frequently
Asked Questions
"I
am seeking information on the relative effectiveness
of e-learning vs. classroom instruction, so I can
convince my VP/Director/Manager that e-learning really
works. - Can you help me?"
The
No Significant Difference phenomenon has been
well-documented by learning academics, and states
that, according to more than 350 separate studies
conducted from the 1920s to the present day, no significant
difference in learning effectiveness as measured by
test results and/or student surveys has been found
between classroom training and training delivered
by other media.
For
academic studies examining effectiveness of educational
media by year, and quotes regarding the relevant conclusions
of each study go to:
http://teleeducation.nb.ca/nosignificantdifference/
Note
that the forms of media examined include correspondence
schools, radio instruction, TV courses, video, and
online learning.
For
an article explaining the "No Significant Difference"
phenomenon go to:
http://www.educause.edu/nlii/articles/russell.html
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