The Interaction Equivalency Theorem
Terumi Miyazoe
Tokyo Denki University, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Terry Anderson
Athabasca University, Edmonton, Alberta
Abstract
This paper examines the key issues regarding The Interaction Equivalency Theorem posited by Anderson (2003a), which consists of the three interaction elements found in formal education courses among teacher, student, and content. It first examines the core concepts of the theorem and argues that two theses of different dimensions can be articulated in the theorem, namely, value and amount (or quality and quantity). Prior studies in distance education and blended learning that have tested the validity of the theorem concepts are also examined: all research results support the first thesis; however, further research is required to examine the second thesis. The paper highlights the key issues for further exploration as research schemes.
About the Author(s)...
Terumi Miyazoe is an Associate Professor of English and Technology at Tokyo Denki University (Japan). Besides a PhD in Educational Technology, she has earned a MA in TESOL (UK) and a MDE in distance education (Canada) through online distance education taken from Japan. Her interests include online and distance learning. E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Terry Anderson is a Professor and the Canadian Research Chair in Distance Education at Athabasca University, Canada’s leading online and distance open university. He teaches educational technology courses in Athabasca University’s Masters and Doctorate degrees for Distance Education programs. E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
