3. 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
4. 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.
5. • 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
6. Example of Distance Education
(old technology)
The teaching machine, a mechanical
invention to automate the task of
programmed instruction
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Example of Distance Learning
(modern technology)
Email:
•Asynchronous text files and attachments.
•Good tool to stimulate learning, writing, and communications skills.