1. Comparison between two
different studies
Study 1:
Study Title:
A distance learning model in a physical therapy curriculum.
English T, Harrison AL, Hart AL.
University of Kentucky, Division of Physical Therapy, Lexington 40536-
0003, USA. tenglish@pop.uky.edu
Purpose of the study:
The effectiveness of distance learning program of physical therapy
instruction thatcombines classroom lecture and discussion via
compressed video technology with laboratory experiences on
achievement of the learning objectives .
Audience:
students at the University of Kentucky
Findings:
there was no statistically significantdifference in the outcome measures
utilized to compare the distance learners with the on-site learners.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9879030?dopt=Abstract
Study 2:
Study Title:
Navigational Tools' Effect on Learners' Achievement and
Attitude
Purpose of the study:

2. to examine how the use of different navigation tools influence
the knowledge acquisition and attitudesof learners of different ability
levels
Audience:
High ability level students
Findings:
Results show a significantgain in achievement for high ability level
students using the navigation tool search engine. Significantdifference in
attitude wasfound for all ability levels using the navigation tool menu.
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-04132000-
16260041/unrestricted/Navigation_Tools.pdf