Student enrollment, types of courses, technology used to deliver, district monitoring and policies are some of the topics discussed in this research article.

This article gives statistical data to back up the research that distance learning students had no higher GPA compared to face-to-face students. The research indicated that further studies were needed.

This article gives an overview of K-12 distance education. The article discusses the factors associated with instructional quality and effectiveness.

This article identifies seven areas that need further research in online learning.

Several benefits have been reported for distance education. This report studied several factors: content area, grade level, role of distance learning, role of instructor, length of program, type of school, frequency of distance program, instructional pacing, timing of instruction, instructor preparation and experience, and setting of students.

A New York lawyer gives his interpretation of fair use. He summarizes the basics of copyright and fair use. He writes an opinion on when to ask permission to use something, and he discusses safe havens in fair use laws.

The U. S. government copyright office has links to important forms, publications, documents, laws, licensing, searchable copyright records, frequently asked questions, factsheets, etc... that provide information about copyrights.

This educational technology web article suggests websites that talk about copyright, fair use, and plagiarism. Each suggested website has a short description.

This discusses copyright laws in regard to posting on personal websites and blogs. It also discusses using videos in the curriculum for educational purposes versus public performances. The article briefly talks about what happens if you get caught for a violation of copyright. A list of helpful websites regarding copyright and fair use are attached to the article. The blog ends with a section of comments.

This article give the four factors and possibly a fifth factor used to resolve fair use disputes. It also includes information about acknowledgement and too small amount use.