Most distance education educators and trainers are aware of the compilation of reports, surveys and summaries by Thomas L. Russell of North Carolina University that resulted in his "no significant difference phenomenon." In this month's issue of CIT INFOBITS, an article about Russell's research by Thomas R. Ramage (Associate Vice
President, Parkland College, Champaign, IL) is cited. The article is "The No Significant Difference Phenomenon: A Literature Review" (e-Journal of Instructional Science and Technology vol. 5 no 1, Apr 02.) The article attempts to answer the question "Does technology impact learning?" It is available online at:
http://www.usq.edu.au/electpub/e-jist/docs/html2002/ramage_frame.html An important
article to read and consider as we continue to explore the impact of technology on learning. (CIT INFOBITS Mar 02)