This document defines distance learning as a formal educational system where students receive instruction at a remote site while enrolled in a school or college. It discusses the synchronous and asynchronous technologies used to deliver instruction, such as video conferencing, web conferencing, email and social learning websites. The document also covers testing and evaluation methods in distance learning, and lists advantages like flexibility and access to diverse faculty, as well as disadvantages like lack of human interaction and need for technology knowledge.

1. Distance Learning Group Members: 1 – Salah Al-Belushi 2 – Ahmed Al-Senani

2. Content DEFINITION TECHNOLOGY USED IN DELIVERY TESTING AND EVALUATION ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

3. Definition # - Distance Learning is defined as an educational system in which the student is formally enrolled in a school or college , but receive instruction at some remote site . # - According to UNESCO It means An educational process in which there is no direct interaction between the student and his instructor. They contact each other through electronic or printing methods .

4. Definition # - The term distance learning is restricted to teaching via satellite or other long distance telecommunication technologies. # - The two-way communication between teacher and student can take place through writing , telephone in programmes , two way video , or telephone.

5. Technology Used In Delivery Synchronous Technology is used in a mode of online delivery where all the participants are present at the same time through : 1 - Telephone 2 - Video Conferencing 3 - Web Conferencing

6. Technology Used In Delivery Asynchronous Technology is a mode of online delivery where participants access course materials on their own schedule. Students are not required to be together at the same time. 1 - Audio Cassettes 2 - E – mail 3 - Social learning Websites 4 - Voice Mail 5 - Fax 6 - Video Cassettes

7. Testing & Evaluation # - Assignments are large , long , and more through so as to test for knowledge by forcing the student to research the subject and prove that they have done the work. # - Quizzes are time limited and worth very little of the overall mark. # - Midterm and Final examinations are held at a common location so that professors can supervise directly.

8. Advantages 1 - Distance learning programs require less time commitment overall than other types. 2 - They offer more geographic flexibility . 3 - They offer exposure to a diverse population of students. 4 - They offer access to faculty in many different locations 5 - Class work can be scheduled around personal and professional commitments.

9. Disadvantages 1 - Lack of human interaction 2 - Dishonesty among online students . 3 - Limitations of modern Technology. 4 - Must have knowledge of modern technology . 5 - Lack of verbal communication . 6 - Lack of career opportunity .

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