Distance technology refers to learning through digital means from a remote location. It allows students to obtain an education with flexibility through online classes, e-learning, or electronic communications on devices like phones, laptops, and iPads. Key benefits include flexibility in schedule, developing independence, and cost savings for institutions and students. However, some disadvantages are less social interaction with classmates and instructors, difficulty staying accountable without in-person classes, and potential employer skepticism of online degrees. Distance learning encompasses various technologies like e-books, videos, and communication through email and discussion boards.

1. WHAT IS DISTANCE
TECHNOLOGIES?

2. Distance Technology
◦ Distance technology is basically what the name implies: learning technology from a
distance!
◦ Many people compare it to taking an online class, e-learning, or an electronic
communicator.
◦ The most common name that distance technology is referred to can be called distance
education, meaning that you obtain knowledge from a digital aspect whether it be
your phone, laptop, iPad, or any other mobile device.

3. Benefits of Distance Technology
◦ Flexibility
◦ Maximizes student freedom and potential
◦ Allows teachers to have more personal time
◦ Develops independence by giving the student the ability to teach
yourself
◦ Learn and teach at your own individual pace
◦ Saves money for the institution by obtaining more students through the
online program

4. Disadvantages of Distance Technology
◦ Lower social impact because the student does not get the opportunity to interact with
fellow classmates and instructor
◦ Some students have a harder time being accountable for their work when given that
much freedom
◦ Some employers question the quality of your degree from an online institution if it is
not accredited
◦ Students who take online courses miss out on the actual college experience because
they would not be required to come on campus
◦ If you are not computer savvy, the content might be challenging and you won’t have
an instructor to guide you majority of the time

5. Distance learning can
range from e-books
that the instructor
might upload to audio
files and YouTube
videos that the
professor might
require you to watch.
The most common
way to communicate
with fellow classmates
and ask questions will
be via email and
discussion boards or
video conferences.

6. Distance
technology is
more popular
today because
instructors have
the ability to
reach a wide
audience at
one time
through various
technological
outlets.

7. Types of
Interaction in
Distance
Technology
1. Learner to content – The
student teaches
themselves the content
that is uploaded by the
instructor
2. Learner to instructor –
The student shows the
teacher that they
understand the material
by taking tests, quizzes or
completing projects
3. Learner to Learner - if one
doesn’t understand the
material, you can reach
out to someone in the
class via email or
discussion board and ask
questions

8. Another name
for distance
technology can
be called
MOOC, or
massive open
online course
but they differ
in the sense
that MOOCs
are usually free
and accessible
to anyone.

9. Summary
◦ All in all, distance technology is more popular today because of society’s transition to the digital
community.
◦ Distance technology gives students the convenience, availability and accessibility that everyone
needs today to live their life to the fullest.
◦ The cost is also cheaper in comparison to taking a face-to-face class and having to buy the
materials needed, textbooks and even spending gas money going to and from campus.
◦ The best thing about it is the flexibility it give you. One doesn’t have to put their career or
personal life on hold to obtain an education. You have the freedom to learn at your own pace
and obtain your degree when you want as long as you are organized, consistent and
committed!

10. THE END.
By: Joidon Jennings