This document discusses distance learning and how it compares to traditional classroom learning. It notes that distance learning allows students to engage with educational technology like interactive whiteboards, document cameras, and computers. This makes learning more fun and engages different types of learners. Some benefits of distance learning are that it can take place anywhere, provides additional resources, and is less intimidating than a traditional classroom. Popular distance learning institutions include the University of Phoenix and Kaplan University. Online resources that support distance learning include YouTube, TeacherTube, and Tutor.com. The top reasons for online learning are the flexibility, student-centered approach, 24/7 accessibility of materials, and the approachable nature of instructors.

1. Distance Learning
By Angi Watkins

2. Students relate to Technology

3.  Overhead projection
 Chalkboard
 Pen and Paper
Verses
 Promethean Boards
 Document Cameras
 Gizmos
 Computers (Laptops for students)
New Classroom vs. Old Classroom

4.  Students are more engaged
 Simulates video games
 Makes learning fun
 Interactive
 Teacher/Student learning
 Reaches all learners
Benefits of Technology

5.  Distance learning can happen anywhere
 Classroom learning is very structured
 Distance learning provides additional
resources
 Classroom learning is more personal
Distance Learning vs Classroom
Learning

6.  The American Journal for Distance
Education
 University of Phoenix
 Kaplan University
 Capella University
Distance Learning Institutions

7.  YouTube
 Teacher Tube
 Tutor.com
 PayPal
 United Streaming
Online Resources for Distance
Learning

8. Click Link to view video
http://teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?vid
eo_id=75646&title=Assistive_Technology_
for_Writing____Low_High_Tech_Options
Technology at Work

9.  Students can "attend" a course at anytime,
from anywhere
 Online learning enables student-centered
teaching approaches
 Course material is accessible 24 hours a
day 7 days a week.
 Participating online is much less
intimidating than "in the classroom.“
 The online environment makes instructors
more approachable.
Top Five Reasons for Online
Learning

10. Resources
http://www.worldwidelearn.com/edu
cation-articles/benefits-of-online-
learning.htm
www.youtube.com