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Distance EducationAlternative Learning

System Beyond Borders

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Distance Education(Distance Learning, Open Learning, E-learning, Online Learning Or Web-based

Learning.)

Education where teachers and students are separated in the place and time. The gap between the two can be bridged through the technology. Particularly those relying on computers, audio or video technology as the medium of delivery and, sometimes, for two-way instruction.

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Characteristics of Distance Learning

Provides learning opportunities to individual learners and groups who may not have the chance and time to attend formal schooling.

Learner – centered. Provides learning packages designed for self-

directed learning utilizing various media, multi-media and other new technologies.

Has an organizational structure and clear institutional systems.

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Advantage of Distance Education

Distance education does not require commuting. You can complete most of the classes at your convenience. Live anywhere, study from anywhere while pursuing the

education of your choice. Gain extra knowledge. Self-paced learning. Accessibility. Convenience and flexibility. Interaction. Individualized Instruction. Vast Resource Readily Available. Potential. Cost.

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Key Players in Distance Education

Students Faculty

Support Staff

Administrators

Facilitators

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Interaction and Technology in Distance Education

Interaction in a traditional classroom is much different than the interaction that occurs in distance education. Distance education programs mix instructional technologies with strategies to help the learners interact with the instructional content.

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Four types of Interaction

Learner Content

Learner

Learner

Learner

Instructor

Learner

Technology/system

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Learner-Content Interaction with content takes place when the learner establishes new knowledge by encountering new information & combining it with the body of knowledge already retained by him or her.

Learner-InstructorInteraction with instructors can help students clarify unclear points and reinforce correct interpretation of course information.

Learner-LearnerInteraction with learner is intended to promote understanding of the course content and stimulate critical learning.

Learner-Technology/SystemStudent’s experience with computers can affect their learning in distance education as well as improve their computer skills.

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Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Interaction

Distance education supports both synchronous and asynchronous interaction. Computer-based instruction may be

synchronous, as when computer conferences are held at pre-established times via chat technologies, or it maybe asynchronous as when learners retrieve instructional materials via the internet and act on them at their convenience.

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Distance Education Technologies

Print Technology

Computer Technology

Video Technology

Audio Technology

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The print materials were mailed to students and returned to the teachers through the postal system.

Primary computer technologies that is used for distance education include e-mail, online collaborations, and Web-based education.

The ability to see and hear an instructor offers opportunities foe behavior modeling, demonstrations, instruction of abstract concepts.

Voice technologies offer cost-effective ways to enhance distance learning courses

Print Technology

Print Technology

Video Technology

Computer Technology

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Research and Distance Education

Research comparing distance education to traditional face-to-face instruction indicates that teaching and studying at a distance can be as effective as traditional instruction.

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For example:LMS

(learning management system)

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What is LMS?LMS is an abbreviated form for Learning

Management Software. It is an web based Application for e-learning programs and training contents.

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Main Interface.Main Screen for all Users

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Home Screen

• The Students interface is intended for Students participating in the specific course. Each Courses have different

Topics and each Topics will have different Chapters.

• Student can check his/her Progress in the process of learning on the Course

Home page

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Home Screen

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View Lessons Each Chapters is provided with different Study materials(Lessons), Video Files,

Flash Presentations,Excercises ,MCQ ,Questions

and downloadable Documents

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View Lessons Published Lessons will shown as

follows

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Mail InboxStudent has mail Inbox System where

they can communicate with their teachers of the particular courses and

can Clear Doubts and queries

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FeedbackFeedback form is provided for the Student to communicate with the

Administrator.

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News and UpdatesStudent can see the updated News and

Updated Topics that has been updated by administrator.

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Information about courses:

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student login page:When a student study online, university

provide him an account or profile.

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This page is related to the related course. Information about course is present here.or study material

is also available.

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Exam can manage like that.Assignment can also

submitted here.

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Conclusion:distance learning is a convenient

method of learning for many students.

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