Entry: Annotated Bibliography

Phipps, R., & Merisotis, J. (1999). What's the Difference? A Review of Contemporary Research on the Effectiveness of Distance Learning in Higher Education. Institute for Higher Education Policy. http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED429524.pdf

This book analyzes the effectiveness of distance learning in higher education. It does this by examining various research projects done which examine the validity of online learning. Though this book determines the validity to be undetermined, it offers some insight into its effectiveness.

Galusha, J. (1998). Barriers to Learning in Distance Education. University of Southern Mississippi. http://www-tandfonline-com.ezproxy.library.ubc.ca/doi/pdf/10.1080/87567559909595802

This book analyzes distance and on-campus learners' learning styles. It concludes that students who opt for distance courses are typical more independent and less traditional. It also deems online students to be intrinsically motivated and not reliant on the typical classroom structured rewards.

Cavanaugh, C. (1999). The Effectiveness of Interactive Distance Education Technologies in K-12 Learning: A Meta-Analysis. University of South Florida. http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED430547.pdf

This book looks at the effectiveness of Interactive Distance education and finds that there is a small positive effect in favour of distance learning. This book looks at the effectiveness levels of various approaches and will be useful when structuring my own class.

St. Cyr, S. (2004). Can Distance Learning Meet the Needs of Gifted Gifted Elementary Math Students? 27(2). http://gct.sagepub.com.ezproxy.library.ubc.ca/content/27/2/42.full.pdf+html

The effectiveness of adding a technological, distance aspect of learning to elementary/secondary schools to supplement the learning of gifted students. This study looks at the benefits, downfalls, and concerns of using technology in this manner.