Study & Research The Information Revolution

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Study & Research The Information Revolution

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Dave Wilson

Education that occurs outside of schools, often referred to as “distance learning,” cannot replace that which takes place in traditional classrooms, Dave Wilson asserts in the following viewpoint. Wilson maintains that students who take online courses are unable to connect with their professors on a personal level and therefore miss out on a vital educational benefit. In addition, he claims that virtual campuses are developed for economic, rather than educational, purposes and do not guarantee to their students a quality education or respected degree. Wilson is a technology reporter and former columnist for the Los Angeles Times.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. How does technology benefit busy students, in Wilson's opinion?
2. According to the author, what distinguishes great educations from adequate ones?
3. Why does Brian P. Copenhaver believe education...

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