USING COMPUTERS IN DISTANCE STUDY: ESULTS OF A SURVEY AMONGST DISABLED DISTANCE STUDENTS

Authors

  • Rainer Ommerborn Fern Universität
  • Rudolf Schuemer Fern Universität

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5944/ried.4.2.1177

Keywords:

virtualisation, disabled students, special needs

Abstract

In the widespread euphoria about the new technologies in distance education we run the danger of not sufficiently considering how the ever increasing “virtualisation” may exclude some student groups. We therefore undertook an explorative survey asking disabled students about their experiences with using computers and the Internet. To name the main result first: alI in all, those questioned do indeed mention more advantages than disadvantages; they do, however, also mention dangers. 1’he following article is addressed to those in a position of responsibility in educational institutions in the hope of sensitising them to the special needs of disabled students.

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Ommerborn, R., & Schuemer, R. (2001). USING COMPUTERS IN DISTANCE STUDY: ESULTS OF A SURVEY AMONGST DISABLED DISTANCE STUDENTS. RIED. Revista Iberoamericana De Educación a Distancia, 4(2), 9–32. https://doi.org/10.5944/ried.4.2.1177

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2001): Miscellany

Section

Research and Case Studies

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