1st Edition

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

By Farhad Saba, Rick L. Shearer Copyright 2018
242 Pages 14 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

242 Pages 14 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

242 Pages 14 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

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... Read more

List of Tables

List of Figures

Case Studies

List of Abbreviations

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1 - Conceptual Framework

Chapter 2 - The Theory of Transactional Distance: The Broader Context

Chapter 3 - Hardware Systems

Chapter 4 - Software Systems

Chapter 5 - Introduction to Adaptive Learning Systems

Chapter 6 - Telecommunications Systems

Chapter 7 - Instructional Systems

Chapter 8 - Instructional Design Models: A Transactional Distance Perspectiver

Chapter 9 - Curricular Systems

Chapter 10 - Management Systems

Chapter 11 - Societal Systems

Chapter 12 - Global Systems

Chapter 13 - From Theory to Practice

Appendix - Review of Selected Literature About the Theory of Transactional Distance

Index

Biography

Farhad Saba is Professor Emeritus of Educational Technology at San Diego State University, USA, and Founder and Editor of Distance-Educator.com.

Rick L. Shearer is Director of Research, World Campus at The Pennsylvania State University, USA.