Dimensions of flexibility - Students, communication technology and distributed education

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  • Ståle Angen Rye University of Agder Faculty of Economics and Social Science Department of Political Science and Management

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https://doi.org/10.7577/seminar.2490

Abstract

Flexibility is a frequent topic in any discussion of higher education in general and ”alternative” forms of education, such as distributed education, in particular. The term is usually associated with change, but there has been little attempt to analyse the concept in further detail. This is surprising, since flexibility is often seen as the distinguishing attribute of this type of education. It is therefore the aim of this article to clarify the concept of flexibility by relating it to students in distributed education and their study situation. In doing so, I hope to create a platform for further research and development in the field of distributed education.

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2008-12-01

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Rye, S. A. (2008). Dimensions of flexibility - Students, communication technology and distributed education. Seminar.net, 4(1). https://doi.org/10.7577/seminar.2490

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Vol. 4 No. 1 (2008)

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