The document discusses the history and key aspects of distance education. It outlines that distance education began in the 1700s through correspondence education and expanded in the early 1900s with audiovisual technologies. By the mid-20th century, instructional radio and television became popular delivery methods. The document defines distance education and discusses its advantages like flexibility, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness. It also outlines the key players in distance education and different types of interactions and technologies used, including print, computer, video, and audio technologies.

1. DISTANCE EDUCATION:
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM
BEYOND BORDERS

2. “ For the first time we are preparing
students for a future we cannot
clearly describe”.
– David Warlick

3. Do you know the history of Distance Education?

4. History of Distance Education
• Early 1700’s in the form of correspondence education,
but technology-based Distance Education might be
best linked to the introduction of audiovisual devises
into the schools early 1900s.
• United States , several activities in adult education
preceded the organization of university extension
beyond campuses. Many correspondence courses
spread throughout Europe.
• Mid-20th century, the instructional radio and television
became popular.
• The system by then was embraced other countries like
Canada, England, Australia and Russia.

5. Distance education is synonymous to distance learning, open
learning, e- learning, online learning or wed-based learning. What
is distance learning or distance education?
• a field of education that focuses on the pedagogy and
andragogy technology. And instructional systems design that
aim to deliver education to students are not physically on site.
• education were teachers and students are separated in the
place and time. They communicate at times 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.

6. • Mode of educational delivery where teacher and learner are separated in time and
space, and instruction is delivered through specially designed materials and methods
using appropriate technologies and supported by organizational and administrative
structures and arrangements.
• Education that takes place when the instructor and student are separated by space
and/or time. The gad 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.
• Instructional programs or 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.

7. “Onlinelearningcanbealifelinetothose
whohaveobstacles,suchasgeographical
distancesorphysicaldisabilities.”
-PaulLevinson,“TheSoftEdge”

8. Characteristics of Distance
Education(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.
• 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 organization 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.

9. ADVANTAGES OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
• Distance education does not require comminuting
• 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 Resources Readily Available
• Potential
• Cost

10. Key Players in Distance Education
• Student
• Faculty
• Facilitators
• Support staff
• Administrators

11. Synchronous Interaction – the respond is immediate. Example:
Conversation, I ask you a question then you answer immediately.
Asynchronous Interaction– The respond is not immediate. For example, I email you this morning then you
will respond in the afternoon.
What is Synchronous and
Asynchronous?

12. Thormond (2003) defined interaction as;
the learners engagement with the course content, other learners, the instructor, and
the technological medium used in the course. Interaction is the result in a reciprocal
exchange of information.

13. 1. Learner – Content – takes place between the student and the content,
or the subject matter that is delivered to him or to her.
2. Learner – Instructor – interaction that transpires between students and
instructor is intended to help reinforce student understanding of the
material or elucidate meaning.
3. Learner – Learner – occurs among students is extremely dissimilar
between a web-based learning a traditional classroom setting. The
internet format excluded physical interaction, which may have an impact
in learning.
4. Learner – Technology/System – Student’s learning experience with
computers can affect their learning in distance education as well bas
improve their computer skills.
4 types of interaction in distance education

14. Distance Education Technology
Print technology
Print material were mailed to students and returned to the teachers through the postal
system.
Computer technology
With the increased popularity of internet, computer technologies are receiving more
and more attention as a means of delivering distance learning.
It includes email, online collaborations, and web based education.
Video technology
Ability to see and hear an instructor offers opportunities for behavior modeling,
demonstration and instruction of abstract concept.
Videotapes and DVDs offer popular, easy to use formats for instructional materials.
Audio technology
Audio or voice technology offer cost-effective ways to enhance distance learning
courses.

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