1. The document defines distance education as teaching methods and technologies used to deliver education to students who are not physically present in a traditional classroom setting. 2. Distance education focuses on creating access to learning when the source of information and learners are separated by time and distance. 3. The document discusses the history of distance education from old technologies to modern technologies and concludes with key features of distance education including the separation of teachers and learners and use of communication channels.

1. Lecture One (Week 2) Defining Distance Education Distance Education and the Internet TECH4101 Edited by: Asiah Al-suleimani Ahlam – Al-sadi Interactive Presentation

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12. Defining Distance Education In conclusion, many key features characterize distance education: 1. The separation of teacher and learner; 2. The separation among learners; 3. The use of one medium to deliver instruction; and 4. The use of a communication channel to facilitate interaction and support learners.