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By Hoyt, Brian R.; Shirvani, Sheida
Publication: International Journal on E-Learning
Date: Monday, April 1 2002

GUEST AUTHOR SHEIDA SHIRVANI

The author of this issue's column, Dr. Sheida Shirvani, revisits one of the mainstays of distance learning, compressed video. As the "delivery medium pendulum" swings back from fully online work to blended work (some "face to face" and online platforms) compressed video may be poised for a come back as the medium of choice for many institutions. There is a glaring disparity when you observe the rising inclusion of technology in training or education while there exists a relatively low measurement of its effectiveness. There has been a treme

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