Distance education and the evolution of a culture of learning
DE is not alone in this. But it helps if distance educators are aware of the larger learning context and if designers are ‘environmentally responsible.’
Creating learning experiences that are generative of other learning.
Emphasizing learning as a social process (design implications and implications for tutor involvement).
Attention to thinking about learning, thinking about thinking, being critical (not taking things for granted).
Attention to learning to learn.
Attention to motivational factors in the social environment.