Distance learning is defined as any educational process where the instructor and students are separated geographically. It allows students flexibility in time and location of learning. This document summarizes a symposium on distance learning that discussed its history, definitions, delivery methods, types and the use of media like video and internet. Key features of distance learning are the separation of teacher and learner, use of educational media, two-way communication and student control of pace.

1. NORTHERN NEGROS STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
OLD SAGAY, SAGAY CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL
TEACHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Symposium on
“Distance Learning”
Speakers:
Jay Ar Aspero E.Ed
Jean Margarette C. Petran Ph.D
Atty. Lunigift Salatandre
Date: July 15, 2013
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2. Distance Learning
Objectives:
1. Define Distance Learning
2. Tell why Distance Learning
3. Tell the history of Distance Learning
4. Describe the Distance Learning Designs
5. How to Evaluate Distance Learning
6. Distance Learning Programs of DepEd
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3. Introduction
to
Distance Learning
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4. Distance learning is conventionally defined as…
 Any educational or learning process or system in which
the teacher and instructor are separated geographically or
in time from his or her students.
 Students are separated from other students or
educational resources.
--The California Distance Learning Project (CDLP)--
Distance Learning
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5. Ways on How to Deliver the
Content Satellites
 Computers
 Cable television
 Interactive Videos
 Fax machine
 Email 5

6. Key features define distance Learning
of the teacher — learner
communications.
 The separation of teacher and learner during at least a
majority of each instructional process
 Separation of teacher and learner in space and/or time.
 The use of educational media to unite teacher and
learner and carry course content.
 The provision of two-way communication between
teacher, tutor, or educational agency and learner, and
 Control of the learning pace by the student rather than
the distance instructor.
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7. TWO DISTANCE
EDUCATION DELIVERY
SYSTEMS
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8. 1. SYNCHRONOUS INSTRUCTION
2. ASYNCHRONOUS INSTRUCTION
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9. SYNCHRONOUS INSTRUCTION
 Synchronous instruction requires the
simultaneous participation of all students and
instructors.
 The advantage of synchronous instruction is that
interaction is done in "real time" and has an
immediacy.
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10.  Examples of Synchronous Delivery include
interactive telecourses, teleconferencing and
web conferencing, and Internet chats.
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11. ASYNCHRONOUS INSTRUCTION
 Asynchronous instruction does not require the simultaneous
participation of all students and instructors.
 The advantages of asynchronous delivery include student
choice of location and time, and interaction opportunities
among the students as well as the instructor.
 One disadvantage is that self paced instruction places a
substantial burden on the student to maintain interest, focus,
and pace. This motivation can be difficult to sustain.
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12.  Examples of asynchronous Delivery include
e-mail, listservs, audiocassette courses,
videotaped courses, and WWW-based courses.
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13. WHY
DISTANCE LEARNING?
•Effectiveness
•Efficiency
•Equity
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14. •Effectiveness
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Distance learning serves learners who are
not likely to attend traditional classroom
instruction (effectiveness)

15. Efficiency
In some cases it can serve as many or
more learners per peso/dollar spent (efficiency)
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16. Equity
Researchers continue to show that
it can attract and serve lower level learners
(equity).
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17. TYPES
OF
DISTANCE LEARNING
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18. Type Characteristic Notable Features
Audiotape
Audio learning tool, very mobile
and inexpensive when
combined with print materials.
Useful in language learning and
practice as well as literature. Linear
format.
Videotape in
VHS and DVD
formats
Visual and audio tool; the
checkout approach with print
materials is very popular in
California.
Multi-sensory tool with linear delivery
format
Laptop
computer
checkout
Versatile approach to providing
a wide range of learning
activities from skill and drill to
simulations.
Hardware is expensive and being
replaced by less expensive Internet
delivery.
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19. Type Characteristic Notable Features
Mobile van /
lab
Resources taken to the learners, useful
for work site learning and reaching
parents at elementary schools. Van
learning.
Historically useful way to
distribute videos, audiotapes,
DVDs, and other learning tools,
but it can be expensive to
operate. It is less and less
popular as distributed learning
increases.
Radio
course
Low cost way to reach ESL learners.
Ideally it should be used by more
learning providers.
The radio course must include
ways for learners to interact with
the instructor. Phone call in
during or after air time could be
integrated into the programming.
Telecourse Delivery over television, usually a cable
public access channel or school owned
channel.
The telecourse must include
ways for learners to interact with
the instructor. Phone call in is
popular. Print materials
accompany on-air instruction.
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20. Type Characteristic Notable Features
Videoconferenc
e – Two way
interactive
video
Electronic communications
among people at separate
locations. Can be audio,
audio graphic, video or
computer based.
Often uses proprietary software and
consequently expensive. Internet models
and broadband communications are
making it more affordable and
accessible.
Email Asynchronous text files and
attachments.
Good tool to stimulate learning, writing,
and communications skills.
Internet Instructionally delivery over
the Internet, either learning
modules or entire courses.
Instructional learning systems permit
teachers to create, manage,
communicate with, and test students
online. The interactivity and ability to
hyperlink to worldwide learning
resources are extremely attractive.
Improved broadband communications
are enabling the effective use of video
and synchronous communications.
Chat and asynchronous communications
facilitate links between the teacher and
learner and among the learners.
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21. HISTORY
OF
DISTANCE
LEARNING
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22.  Mid-19th century - Distance education traces its origins
to Europe and the United States.
 1840 - An Englishman, Isaac Pitman . He began
teaching shorthand by correspondence in Bath,
England .
 1874 - American university level distance education
began at Illinois Wesleyan University where bachelor
and graduate degrees could be obtained in absentia.
 1900 - The teaching of academic and vocational
courses by correspondence became quite popular and
problems of quality and ethical practice came with the
popularity.
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23.  1926 - The National Home Study Council
(NHSC) was formed in part to address these
issues.
 1915- Accreditation of college and university
distance programs fell to the National University
Extension Association .
 1920s- The invention of educational radio and,
 1940s - the advent of television
 early 1900s- The development of reliable long-
distance telephone systems.
 1980s and 1990s- computer-network
communications
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24. Media Used
in
Distance Learning
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25. The Most Popular Adult School Innovation Program Approaches Approved For
2004 – 2005
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