Research


The following list of links to research on the topic as well as possible keywords for searching will help you get started. You can also use your own links and keywords. If you have links or keywords to add to this list, send an email.
Links

Distance Learning
http://schools.nyc.gov/community/innovation/izone/default.htm

http://www2.ed.gov/rschstat/eval/tech/evidence-based-practices/finalreport.pdf

http://www.astd.org/LC/2007/0707_karrer.htm

http://distancelearn.about.com/

http://distancelearn.about.com/od/distancelearning101/tp/Online-Learning-Statistics.htm (Click on the Source links.)

http://www.iste.org/

http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=NETS

http://www.elearninglearning.com/

http://www.metronews.ca/ottawa/learn/article/145589

http://www.londonexternal.ac.uk/about_us/facts.shtml

http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/survey/survey06.asp

http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/dl/index.html

http://www.dantes.doded.mil/dantes_web/library/docs/bulletin/sep05.pdf

http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2007/apr/06/schools.uk


Persuasive Writing
http://studyskills.suite101.com/article.cfm/how_to_write_a_persuasive_essay

http://www.kent.k12.wa.us/curriculum/writing/elem_writing/bib/persuasive.htm
(lots of links here...)

http://www.articlesbase.com/college-and-university-articles/the-basics-of-persuasive-essay-writing-1136122.html
Keywords

traditional and non-traditional classes
online classes
Web classes
online instruction
e-classroom
e-classes
classroom of the future
virtual classroom
virtual learning
virtual learning environment
virtual school
educational technology
electronic blackboard
why are students absent?
social skills development
importance of social interaction
online interaction
online learning
online learning research
student success
distance learning
distance education 
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