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Web-Based Learning

May 29, 2002 1 min read
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  • Much to Gain, and Many Barriers
    Gwen Solomon and Lynne Schrum argue that technology is an important tool for teachers and students, but is threatened by traditional views of education.
  • But the Prom Will Not Be Webcast
    Alan Warhaftig asserts that the impact of today’s technology on education is overrated, and that cyber-learning should not take the place of traditional classroom interaction.

A version of this article appeared in the May 29, 2002 edition of Education Week as Web-Based Learning

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