Distance Education and the Internet TECH4101

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Instructional & Learning Technologies Department

What is the different between distance education or distance learning?

Distance education courses ;that require a physical on-site presence for any reason (including taking examinations) have been referred to as hybrid[2] or blended[3] courses of study. 

Defining Distance Education

Defining Distance Learning

"Distance Learning (DL) is an instructional delivery system that connects learners with educational resources. DL provides educational access to learners not enrolled in educational institutions and can augment the learning opportunities of current students. The implementation of DL is a process that uses available resources and will evolve to incorporate emerging technologies.

 

• Distance learning provides "access to learning when the source of information and the learners are separated by time and distance, or both." Distance learning provides

Example of Distance Education(old technology)

The teaching machine, a mechanical invention to automate the task of programmed instruction

Example of Distance Education(modern technology)

 Video Conferencing; A Set of telecommunication technologies which allow two or more locations to communicate by simultaneous two-way video and audio transmissions. It has also been called 'visual collaboration' and is a type of groupware.

Example of Distance Learning(old technology)

Audiotape:

•Audio learning tool, very mobile and inexpensive when combined with print materials.

•Useful in language learning and practice as well as literature. Linear format.

Example of Distance Learning(modern technology)

Email:

•Asynchronous text files and attachments.

•Good tool to stimulate learning, writing, and communications skills.

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