Distance learning is an educational method that allows students to learn remotely without face-to-face interaction with instructors, with various types including synchronous, asynchronous, hybrid, and electronic learning. In the Philippines, recognized institutions providing distance learning must be accredited, and the approach offers flexibility for students but can also lead to feelings of isolation. The document outlines the development of web-based courses and lists advantages such as setting one's pace and cost-effectiveness, as well as disadvantages like loneliness.

1. Distance Learning via the
Internet
Prepared By: Veronica Baje

2. What is Distance Learning?
• Distance learning is a way of
learning remotely without
being in regular face-to-face
contact with a teacher in the
classroom.
• In the Philippines, the schools
which offer full academic
degree programs via distance
learning should be duly
recognized by the government,
through accreditation with the
Commission on Higher
Education.

3. Duly Recognized Distance
Learning Schools in the
Philippines
1. Asian Institute for Distance Education
2. CAP College Foundation
3. CE-Learning
4. Eulogia “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and
Technology
5. Philippine Normal University
6. Philippine Women’s University
7. PUP Open University System
8. Southeast Asia Interdisciplinary Development
Institute
9. University of the City of Manila, Open University
10. University of the Philippines Open University

4. Types of Distance
Learning
• Synchronous – a
learning that involve
live communication
through either chatting
online, sitting in a
classroom, or even
teleconferencing.
• Asynchronous – a type
of learning that has a
strict set of deadlines,
often a weekly time
limit; however, it allows
learners to learn at their
own pace.

5. Other Types of Distance
Learning
• Hybrid Distance Learning – hybrid distance learning
combines asynchronous and synchronous learning to
form a structure where learners are required to meet at
a particular time in an internet chat-room or a
classroom.
• Electronic Learning – often known as e-learning, which
enables learners to access course material(s) on a
computer. DVDs, CDs, and different computer-based
tools are always used to deliver electronic learning
courses.
• Fixed Time Online Courses - Fixed time online courses
(or online learning) is another common type of distance
learning that requires learners have access to the
internet. As the name suggests, learners must log in to
their official online learning site at a particular time.

6. Other Types of Distance
Learning
• Correspondence Learning – it is considered as
the earliest type of distance learning. With this
option, students would receive learning
materials (which include study guides,
textbooks, assignments, and any other study
materials) through the post.
• Open Schedule Online Courses – a type of
online distance learning option that gives
learners greatest amount of freedom to
complete coursework provided through mailing
lists, Internet-based textbooks, bulletin boards,
and e-mail.

7. Development of Web-
Based Courses
1. Determine the course objectives
and desired outcomes.
2. Decide on how to best design the
delivery of the content and
activities.
3. Identify the best teaching
strategies:
• Create web courses
• Prepare exams and quizzes
• Organize online forums, data
base, virtual meetings, etc.

8. Advantages &
Disadvantages of
Distance Learning

9. Advantages
• Students can set their own pace of
study.
• It is the decision of the learner as
to when and where to study.
• It doesn't matter where the
student is – they can gain a degree
from anywhere in the world.
• As with a full-time degree, students
may find that they gain useful,
transferable skills, such as planning
and research.
• A distance learning course often
costs less than a full-time degree.

10. Disadvantages
• Loneliness and
feelings of isolation.
• Unable to develop
social skills.
• Distance learning
providers usually
offer dedicated
support to their
online or distance
learning students.