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jody

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3. Distance Learning (DL) courses will replace classroom courses except for some in science and
Thu Sep 20, 2012, 05:59 PM
Sep 2012

mathematics and courses dependent on them, i.e. STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics).

That will happen regardless of whether old gray beard professors want to keep face to face contact.

Students enabled or disabled with technology will demand it.

I don't see how accrediting agencies can ensure the student of record actually took a course unless students take a comprehensive test over the course material in a proctored environment.

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