The presentation by Shery A. McCoy and Nives Torresi focuses on the methodologies and challenges of distance teaching and learning, highlighting both synchronous and asynchronous approaches. It discusses essential tools, the human elements involved, and the impact of online education on students, including their social interactions and engagement levels. The presenters share their extensive teaching backgrounds and emphasize the importance of adapting to learners' needs through innovative and collaborative practices.

1. Distance
Teaching &
Learning
Presentation for MMVC 20 by
Shery A. McCoy & Nives Torresi

2. the Presenters
Presenter Bios

3. Distance Teaching & Learning
▸ Asynchronous or Synchronous
▸ Sharing and Collaborating
▸ Gain competences
▸ Complete course syllabus
▸ New or Known participants
▸ Improve knowledge base
▸ Communication of course curriculum

4. It’s been
around for
ages

5. Tools for Remote working
▸ Hardware &
Software
▸ Easy and low
maintenance
▸ Connectivity
▸ Location
▸ Time
▸ Weekly planning
▸ Cost effective
▸ Know how of
learning system/s
▸ Virtual
environments
▸ Apps & Extensions
▸ Digital dexterity
▸ Create & Share
▸ Present your work
▸ Demonstrate
competence

7. Human elements
Teacher/s
▸ Course creator
▸ Facilitator
▸ Moderator
▸ Assessment
▸ Feedback
▸ Syllabus
▸ Communicator
Participant/s
▸ Learner
▸ Obligatory or
not?
▸ Choice?
▸ Level of
knowledge
▸ Needs &
Requirements
Group/s
▸ Social
connection
▸ School / class
▸ Training, Skills,
CV
▸ Online & Offline
▸ Teamwork
▸ PBL
▸ Parents / Family

8. EMPATHY
▸ Understanding
▸ Knowing your
students
▸ Social contact
▸ Respect cultural
differences
▸ Special needs
▸ Reflect and Review

9. School
Online
Negatives
Angry
No Textbook
Frustrated
No Internet
Confused
No social
connection
Hesitant
No questions
Shy
No webcam
Introvert
No Speaking

10. School
Online
Positives
Motivated
Study
Engaged
Interactive
Social
Chatting
Cooperative
Group work
Diligent
Homework
Connected
LMS
Textbook

11. “ Thank you!
Dr Nellie Deutsch
Moodle4Teachers
Colleagues and
Participants in
MMVC20

12. Bibliography
https://australia.edu/admissions/Distance-Learning/
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/26386773_Distance_Education_Stude
nts_Moving_Towards_Collaborative_Learning_-_A_Field_Study_of_Australian_
Distance_Education_Students_and_Systems/link/0ffb45340cf29b76d37d87cc/do
wnload
https://www.questia.com/library/journal/1P3-975833651/the-history-of-distance-e
ducation-in-australia
https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007%2F978-981-13-0298-5.pdf
https://visual.ly/community/Infographics/education/evolution-distance-learning
Distance Learning: Step by Step
Open and Distance Learning Methodologies in Higher Education

13. Image credits
Slide 1
https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2018/05/19/01/23/online-3412498_960_720.jpg
https://www.assoa.nt.edu.au/images/sized/files/images/1954_Christine_Benz_nee_gehling-350x
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https://cairnssde.eq.edu.au/SiteCollectionImages/proud4.jpg
Slide 6
https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3092/2807100863_4878e36d73.jpg
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Slide 8
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zjorhsuMgg&usqp=CAU
https://www.featurepics.com/StockImage/20080508/school-boy-studying-stock-photo-718736.jpg
Slide 11
Participant badge on Moodle4Teachers Conference area MMVC20

14. Credits
Special thanks to all the people who
made and released these awesome
resources for free:
▸ Presentation template by
SlidesCarnival
▸ Photographs by Unsplash
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15. Sheryl McCoy is celebrating more than 45 years of teaching,
three decades in public school settings. She holds BS and MS
degrees, as well as additional certifications and training in three
integrated learning areas: STEAM, English Language Arts,
Psychology and the Social Sciences areas.
Because Sheryl believes that learning belongs in the life path of
students, she’s gathered an extensive repertoire of Special
Education courses, learning, and training. She uses this
expertise to implement individualized educational programs that
span preschool to college level interactions and courses.
Sheryl teaches online and face-to-face, implementing her unique
fusion of teaching tools, Inquiry based skills, and interests.
Today, Sheryl lives with her family on their sustainable farm in
the Central Plains of the United States.

16. Nives Torresi is a Teacher, at Classical Studies High
School (Italy), of English Conversation & English
Drama; English Exam Preparation (Cambridge FCE &
PET), Erasmus+ Projects and Business English to local
corporations, also teaches at the Agrarian Institute High
School.
Nives also translates from Italian to English
(specializing in Business Manuals, Historical archives &
Medical papers), works as Interpreter and Mediator for
Business negotiations.
Also teaches online via interactive learning platforms
via Pegasus One Languages.
Participates actively in online Teacher Training and
development courses such as Moodle for Teachers and
Teaching with Technology,
More about Nives