Distance Education: Alternative Learning System Beyond Boarders

2. Distance Education (DE)
Is synonymous to distance learning, open learning,
e-learning, online learning or web-based learning.

3. Distance Education (DE)
A field of education that focuses on the pedagogy and
andragogy technology, and instructional systems design
that aim to deliver education to students who are not
physically on site.

4. Distance Education (DE)
Education where teachers and students are separated in the
place and time. They communicate at time of their own
choosing by exchanging printed or electronic media, or
through technology that allows them to communicate in real
time and through other online ways

5. Distance Education (DE)
Mode of educational delivery where teacher and learner are
separated in time and space, and instructional is delivered
through specially designed materials and methods using
appropriate technologies and supported by organizational
and administrative structures and arrangements

6. Distance Education (DE)
Education that takes place when the instructor and student
are separated by space and/or time. The gap between the two
can be bridged through the technology. A mode of education
in which students enrolled in a course do not attend the
institution, but study off-campus and may submit
assignments by mail or email.

7. Distance Education (DE)
Instructional programs of courses in which the instructor and
students need not be in the same physical place, particularly
those relying on computers, audio, or video technology as the
medium for delivery and, sometimes, for two-way interaction.

8. Distance Education (DE)
“Online learning can be a lifeline to those who have
obstacles, such as geographical distances or physical
disabilities.”
- Paul Levinson, Author, “The Soft Edge”

9. Characteristics of DE
 DE provides learning opportunities to individual
learners and groups who may not have the chance
and time to attend formal schooling or face-to-face
instruction due to physical disabilities, ailment,
work early marriage, etc...
 DE is learner-centered. It is focused on the needs
of the learner with the end goal of facilitating
independent and self-paced learning. For slow and
quick learners this reduces stress and increases
satisfaction.

10. Characteristics of DE
 DE provides learning packages designed for self-
directed learning utilizing various media, multi-
media and other new technologies prepared by
academically qualified instructional designers.
 DE has an organizational structure and clear
institutional systems and procedures for managing
and ensuring academic supervision.
 DE is an outgrowth of research on theoretical and
conceptual models of learning.

11. Advantages of DE
Does not require commuting.
Live anywhere, study
from anywhere while
pursuing the education
of your choice.
You can compete most of your classes
at your convenience.

12. Advantages of DE
Gain extra knowledge
Self-paced Learning
Accessibility
Individualized Instruction
Convenience and Flexibility

13. Advantages of DE
Vast Resources Readily Available
Potential
Interaction
Cost

14. Key Players in DE
STUDENTS
FACILITATORS
FACULTY
ADMINISTRATORS
SUPPORT STAFF

15. Interaction and Technology in
Distance Education
Interaction is an important component of any learning
experience. One of the most important factors relating
to distance education is the element of interaction.

16. Thurmond (2003) defined interaction as:
“...the learners engagement with the course
content, other learners, the instructor, and
the technological medium used in the
course. True interaction with these results in
reciprocal exchange of information. The
exchange of communication is intended to
enhance knowledge development in the
environment.”

17. Types of
Interaction
Learner-Content
Interaction
Learner-Instructor Learner-Learner
Learner-
Technology/Syste
m

18. DE delivery types
 Synchronous Delivery Interaction
The teacher and the student interact with each other in
real time.
 Asynchronous Delivery Interaction
Interaction does not take place simultaneously but
delayed one.

19. Distance Education Technologies
In distance education, you can use various technologies to deliver
instruction.
The four major technologies:
Print technology
Video technology
Computer technology
Audio technology

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