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First Wave of Development. Wave 1-Group 2 Grid OMDE-601 9040 Foundations of Distance Education February 27, 2014. Terrie. Correspondent and Independent Study 1840-1960. 1) Larger Context (economics/ politics/societal values and pressures/government policies/technological advances - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
First Wave of Development
Wave 1-Group 2 Grid OMDE-601 9040
Foundations of Distance Education
February 27, 2014Terrie
Correspondent and Independent Study1840-1960
1) Larger Context (economics/ politics/societal values and pressures/government policies/technological advances
2) Theories/Ways of Understanding
3) Institutional and Organizational Developments/System
4) Teaching/Learning Methodologies (role of teacher/role of learner
5) Predominant Technologies
6) Key Authors
Larger Context (economics/ politics/societal values and pressures/government policies/technological advances
Opening learning to more than Elite.
Improving access -aimed at adult learners
Developing accessibility to knowledge
Improving Participation
Theories/Ways of Understanding
Theory of Transactional Distance /Theory of Independent Study (Moore)
Theory of Industrialization of Teaching (Otto Peter's) Theory of Interaction & Communication - Empathy (Holmberg)Perraton's Theory (Analysis of Previous Theories)
Institutional and Organizational Developments/System
Correspondence/ Independent Study: exchanges via post officeUtilization of local postal servicePost office - delivery of printed mailexpansion of the ability to mass produce and distribute printed
material.
Predominant TechnologiesOne way communication Independent Study
Extension Courses
Correspondence Education
Predominant Technologies
Books and publications, written materials.
Mass media, radio, television, print, journals
Delivery method via postal service mail
Teaching Methodologies
Sets the tone of the learning environment and selects materials that will achieve the goals of the course
Assesses the needs of the learners (Get to know the students by posting introductions and establishing biographical profiles).
Selects the medium or form of technology in which the course will be delivered (i.e., weekly discussions, video chat, email correspondence, posting assignments).
Teaching Methodologies
Develops assessments as a pulse check on students’ progress. Provides a forum for students to seek assistance if needed.
Assesses the needs of the learners (Get to know the students by posting introductions and establishing biographical profiles).
Encourages classroom discussion/participation, as students are able to learn from each other.
Learning Methodologies
Environment: Identify or create an environment that is suitable for studying.
Materials: Procure the materials required for the course
Participate: Actively participate in the course by interacting with faculty and classmates
Learning Methodologies
Time management: Sets aside enough time to complete the reading and assignments
Communication: Proactively reach out to the instructor and class members to obtain clarity or additional information regarding assignments.
Technology: Comfortable with using the technology format.
Key AuthorsBloomDeweyHolmbergPetersMooreWedemayer
References Cleveland-Innes, M.F. & Garrison, D.R. (2010). An Introduction to Distance Education. Understanding Teaching and Learning in a New Era. New York, NY: Routledge.
Fagersten, K. & McBride, K. (2014). Students’ role in distance learning. Academia.edu. Retrieved from http://www.academia.edu/1019169/The_students_role_in_distance_learning
Moore, M.G., & Kearsley, G. (2012). The theory and scholarship of distance education. In Distance education: A systems view of online learning, (3rd ed., pp. 209-214). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth-Cengage Learning.
Peters, O. (2001) Learning and teaching in distance education. Analysis and interpretations from an international perspective. London and New York, Routledge.
Telg, R., (N.D). Instructional methods for distance education. University of Florida IFAS Extension. Retrieved from http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/ WC/WC02600.pdf