This document discusses distance learning and learning management systems. It defines distance learning as education where teachers and students are separated in place and time, with technology used to bridge the gap. Key advantages of distance learning include flexibility, accessibility, and convenience. The document then discusses learning management systems, defining them as web-based applications for e-learning programs. It provides screenshots of example LMS interfaces, showing features like courses, lessons, exams, assignments, news/updates, and messaging. The conclusion reiterates that distance learning provides a convenient option for many students.

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3. Distance Education
(Distance Learning, Open Learning, E-learning, Online
Learning Or Web-based Learning.)
 Education where teachers and students are
separated in the place and time. The gap between
the two can be bridged through the technology.
Particularly those relying on computers, audio or
video technology as the medium of delivery and,
sometimes, for two-way instruction.
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4. Characteristics of Distance Learning
Provides learning opportunities to individual
learners and groups who may not have the chance
and time to attend formal schooling.
Learner – centered.
Provides learning packages designed for self-
directed learning utilizing various media, multi-
media and other new technologies.
Has an organizational structure and clear
institutional systems.
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5. Advantage of Distance Education
 Distance education does not require commuting.
 You can complete most of the classes at your
convenience.
 Live anywhere, study from anywhere while pursuing the
education of your choice.
 Gain extra knowledge.
 Self-paced learning.
 Accessibility.
 Convenience and flexibility.
 Interaction.
 Individualized Instruction.
 Vast Resource Readily Available.
 Potential.
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6. Key Players in Distance Education
Students Faculty
Support
Staff Administrators
Facilitators
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7. Interaction and Technology in Distance
Education
Interaction in a traditional classroom is much
different than the interaction that occurs in
distance education. Distance education
programs mix instructional technologies with
strategies to help the learners interact with the
instructional content.
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8. Four types of Interaction
Learner Content
Learner
Learner
Learner
Instructor
Learner
Technology/
system
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9. Interaction with content takes place when the learner establishes
new knowledge by encountering new information & combining it
with the body of knowledge already retained by him or her.
Interaction with instructors can help students clarify unclear points
and reinforce correct interpretation of course information.
Interaction with learner is intended to promote understanding of
the course content and stimulate critical learning.
Student’s experience with computers can affect their learning in
distance education as well as improve their computer skills.
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10. Synchronous vs. Asynchronous
Interaction
Distance education supports both synchronous
and asynchronous interaction.
 Computer-based instruction may be synchronous,
as when computer conferences are held at pre-
established times via chat technologies, or it
maybe asynchronous as when learners retrieve
instructional materials via the internet and act on
them at their convenience.
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11. Distance Education Technologies
Print Technology
Computer Technology
Video Technology
Audio Technology
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12. The print materials were mailed to students and returned to the
teachers through the postal system.
Primary computer technologies that is used for distance education
include e-mail, online collaborations, and Web-based education.
The ability to see and hear an instructor offers opportunities foe
behavior modeling, demonstrations, instruction of abstract
concepts.
Voice technologies offer cost-effective ways to enhance distance
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13. Research and Distance Education
Research comparing distance education to
traditional face-to-face instruction indicates that
teaching and studying at a distance can be as
effective as traditional instruction.
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14. For example:
LMS
(learning management system)
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15. What is LMS?
LMS is an abbreviated form for Learning
Management Software. It is an web
based Application for e-learning
programs and training contents.
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16. Main Interface.
Main Screen for all Users
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17. Home Screen
• The Students interface is intended for
Students participating in the specific
course. Each Courses have different
Topics and each Topics will have
different Chapters.
• Student can check his/her Progress in
the process of learning on the Course
Home page
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18. Home Screen
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19. View Lessons
Each Chapters is provided with different Study
materials(Lessons), Video Files, Flash
Presentations,Excercises ,MCQ ,Questions and
downloadable Documents
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20. View Lessons
Published Lessons will shown as follows
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21. Mail Inbox
Student has mail Inbox System where they can
communicate with their teachers of the
particular courses and can Clear Doubts and
queries
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22. Feedback
Feedback form is provided for the Student to
communicate with the Administrator.
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23. News and Updates
Student can see the updated News and Updated
Topics that has been updated by administrator.
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24. Information about courses:
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25. student login page:
When a student study online, university provide
him an account or profile.
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26. This page is related to the related course.
Information about course is present here.or
study material is also available.
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27. Exam can manage like that.
Assignment can also submitted
here.
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28. Conclusion:
distance learning is a convenient
method of learning for many
students.
References:
http://www.slideshare.net/bisharbn/lms-
powerpoint?related=1
https://www.google.com.pk/search?q=learning+mana
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m=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=FcnUVMqqEZDX
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