Understanding the 'electronic' student: analysis of functional requirements for distributed education

Linda Carswell; Pete Thomas; Marian Petre; Linda Price; Mike Richards

Understanding the 'electronic' student: analysis of functional requirements for distributed education

Linda Carswell
, Pete Thomas
, Marian Petre
, Linda Price
, Mike Richards

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This paper describes how the Open University, as a large distance education institution, has used the Internet to transform the learning environment for distance students. We review the process involved in understanding the requirements of distance education students and how they can be supported via the Internet.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	7-8
Journal	Online Learning Journal
Volume	3
Issue number	1
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 1999

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distance education

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