2. Outline
• What is distance education?
• Advantages and disadvantages DE
• Evaluation in DE
• Criteria to evaluate in DE
3.
4. What is distance education?
• Distance education is less a philosophy and more a
method of education
• Students can study in their own time, at the place of
their choice (home, work or learning center), and
without face-to-face contact with a teacher.
• Technology is a critical element of distance
education.
5. Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages
• Lots of flexibility
• No commuting
• Numerous choices for
schools
• Lowered costs
• Learning while working
Disadvantages
• Lack of interaction
• Format isn’t ideal for all
learners
• Some employers don’t
accept online degrees.
• Requires adaptability to new
technologies
7. • Web-based education requires an upfront
investment from both the instructor and the
learner. The instructor needs comprehensive and
accurate student needs assessment information in
order to prepare, facilitate, and adapt learning
strategies as online education unfolds. Without this
vital information, distance education becomes a
game of trial and error.
