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=Readings for the Week:=

Simonson Chapter 4 - Technologies, the Internet, and Distance Education
In this chapter, the authors present comprehensive information about the technologies used in distance education systems. Technology, generally, and instructional or communications technology, specifically, are broadly defined. This chapter includes discussions, explanations, and many visuals to provide you with practical knowledge about how information is communicated and how synchronous and asynchronous distance education systems operate. The use of the Internet and the Web for distance education is also discussed extensively. This should give you good background information on "how stuff works" when it comes to technologies for distance education. A basic understanding of how the Internet works and how various communication technologies work will help you with troubleshooting and problem solving while you're using these tools.

=Weekly Journal:= Answer Simonson, p142: #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

=Tech Lab:=

Please continue working on your Blackboard Course site. Details located on Module 3.

You should have received an email from Ms. Rita Thomas by now with your Blackboard Collaborate moderation information. You can try it out and whenever you're ready, accomplish the Blackboard Collaborate assignment. More details located on Module 5.