Distance Learning Articles A Teacher's Guide to Distance Learning. Enhancing the Educational Impact of Distance Learning Experiences Basic Graphics for Distance Learning Best Practices for Electronically Offered Degree and Certificate Programs Distance Learning Graduate Degrees: Are They Really Any Good? How Distance Learning Works Focus Question: Teaching and Tutoring A Teacher's Guide to Distance Learning by Dr. Ann Barron Introduction Teaching and learning are no longer confined to the classroom or the school day. There are many technologies that can offer a great deal of flexibility in when, where, and how education is distributed. The Teacher's Guide to Distance Learning is intended for K-12 educators who are interested in implementing distance learning technologies. It provides an overview of the advantages and characteristics of the various technologies now being used to reach remote learners. Go to articleGo to Use and Abuse of Reusable Learning Objects Top Enhancing the Educational Impact of Distance Learning Experiences at the Local Level

Introduction
You're a distance educator! At some time in your Cooperative Extension career you have been or will be responsible for facilitating learning at a distance. Whether the medium is satellite videoconferencing, interactive television such as compressed video or two tin cans and a string, your role is critical to help ensure that "education", not just "information", does indeed happen! Here are some tips to help: