Chapter 33

Accessible, Effective DISTANCE EDUCATION Anytime , Anyplace

 DISTANCE EDUCATION

 Differs from traditional classroom in two essential

elements
- Separated by
1. physical distance and
2. “education –anytime, anywhere.”
Effectiveness :

 A collection of learners at a location that promotes the

sharing of ideas , partners to debate the issues and
educational camaraderie

(Armstrong, 2003, Shomaker and Fairbanks, 1997)

 Evolution of Distance Eucation
 Correspondence and Radio Courses

 Telephone, Television and Satellite Courses

 Computer Technology and Internet

 Online Learning:
 Web-enhanced
 Hybrid
Educational Electronic Platforms
- electronic product that assists the delivery of Internet
courses
- use for facilitation of online instruction
 EduTools – done a thorough assessment
 Hardware and Software
 major consideration
 Authentication
 students access is based on this
 use of password and log-in
 include discussion capabilities , file exchange , e-mail capability ,
and real-time chats .
 Group work feature
- capability to allow the instructor to assign students to
groups with discussion forums .
 File exchange

- allowing the student and the instructor to upload files to

digital group box
- decreases virus problems
 Progress review , assessment capabilities and online grading
features
-valued due to convenience and feedback
 Student tracking
- Provides instructor with reports and
statistics regarding student’s usage.
 Course templates
 Includes course content, course units , syllabus and discussion.
Strategies and Support for the Distance
Education Learner
 Principles and Evaluation Criteria
- adhere same national accreditation and educational
standards of the originating school
- self-assessment quiz
- course credits
- information
- www.wiche.edu – has available samples in evaluating
effective distance education
 Faculty role facilitator
 Importance of :
- Orientation-Coaching time
- Communication-equalizer, Flexibility- technology
glitches
 Student’s develop self-directed learning skills