title: Distance education programs: defining issues of assessment, accessibility, and accommodation.
abstract: Identification and resolution of a variety of issues is imperative to establishing effective distance education via telecommunications. In this first-hand experience, the authors describe selected issues and possible responses inherent in the development and implementation of a new teaching modality. The decision to pursue distance education by telecommunications should be made only after a thorough examination of the needs, the required resources, and the changes to be expected. Advance planning is essential for problem solving.
authors.forename: G D
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Sherwood
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Armstrong
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Bond
mesh_terms: D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D017145:Models, Educational; D016730:Program Development; D013685:Telecommunications