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Creating Opportunities and Barriers in Distance Learning Courses
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Author(s): Sheryl Burgstahler (University of Washington, USA)
Copyright: 2005
Pages: 6
Source title:
Encyclopedia of Distance Learning
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Caroline Howard (HC Consulting, USA), Judith V. Boettcher (Designing for Learning, USA), Lorraine Justice (Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong), Karen D. Schenk (K. D. Schenk and Associates Consulting, USA), Patricia L. Rogers (Bemidji State University, USA)and Gary A. Berg (California State University Channel Islands (Retired), USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59140-555-9.ch069
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Abstract
nternet-based distance learning courses have the potential to make learning opportunities available to anyone. People in rural areas, from poor communities, and who have disabilities are among those underrepresented in the group of people who benefit from new technological developments.This potential cannot be realized, however, unless everyone can truly access course offerings. The rapid development of assistive technology makes it possible for almost anyone to operate a computer (2003 Closing the Gap, 2003). Yet many individuals with disabilities do not have access to these empowering tools (Kay, 2000).
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