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  1. Oct 2020
    1. The theory of Transactional Distance states that as the level of interaction between teacher and learner decreases, learner autonomy must increase.

      Transactional distance theory states that when less interaction with the instructor is present, then more autonomy is needed. This article offers a high level overview of the the theory. Unfortunately the link to the full paper is broken. Rating 3/10

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    1. There is greater potential for individual self-directed implementation, and more self-evaluation. Above all, there is great potential for peer support and for peergeneration of knowledge. Therefore it can be hypothesized that in the hands of progressive teachers,teleconferencing gives opportunity not only to reduce distance but also to increase the autonomy of learners.

      Transactional distance theory applied to video and pc offer learners opportunities for self reflection and autonomy. This paper presents the pedagogical concept and offers an instructional guide to support the theory. Rating 8/10

    1. The transactional distance theory helps the Instructional Designer make decisions about the degree of structure, autonomy and dialog that the eLearning course will provide. Simply stated, based on the transactional distance theory, the less the instructor directly interacts with the online learner, the more learner autonomy should be allowed, and therefore, the more structured the eLearning course should be.

      Transactional distance theory help instructional designers build structure, create autonomy, and foster dialog in eLearning coursework. This article offers 8 tips to better online learning by minimizing transactional distance. Rating 8/10