Distance education is a system that delivers content to learners not physically present in classrooms, utilizing technology for connection. The evolution of distance education has progressed from traditional methods like printed materials to modern technologies such as video conferencing and e-learning platforms. This growth allows individuals to access education flexibly, catering to their schedules and lifestyles since its introduction in the 1960s.

1. Distance Education
and the Internet
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Halima Mohammed alkindi
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Eman Khalfan Almhrooqi
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2. Defining Distance Education
What is distance education or distance learning?
It’s system to deliver the content to the learner who are not physically
intended to the classroom using combination system of technology. it’s
usually individual basis.
Distance education is defined as institution-based formal education where
the learning group is separated, and where interactive
telecommunications systems are used to connect learners, resources, and
instructors. This definition is expanded on in the 2009 yearbook of the
Encyclopaedia Britannica, which validates this definition of the field.

3. Defining Distance Education
Distance education or distance learning?
In my opinion, it is DE because it is more general system
than DL, it can be different institution like: school;
universities, and colleges .
Also, DE focus on the process of learning including the
way , materials and strategies for learning like
distance learning.

4. Defining Distance Education
History of distance
education and technology
(old technology)
In this picture people use printer
for distance education, paper,
books, libraries, the simple
beginning of using internet

5. History of distance education and
technology (old technology)
Through the 1970s and ’80s there were more
advancements in the realm of distance education.
More schools and employers began to implement
computer assisted training and classwork. These
courses required people to use the computers
within a school or place of employment, so they
were still a far cry from the expansive online
programs people use today.

6. Defining Distance Education
History of distance
education and technology
(modern technology)
Nowadays, people have used
video conferences for DE , also
the use of different e-learning
site via the internet, using
smartphone for DE is new
technology.

7. History of distance education and
technology (modern technology)
Every year since online classes have become available,
there has been an increase in the number of students
utilizing this new technology. Distance education has seen
dramatic increase since it was first introduced in the 1960s.
People who would otherwise not have time for classes,
have come to see this new method of instruction as a way
to realize those dreams in a way that works around their
schedule and life.
Online learning will likely continue to grow as the Internet
expands and companies look to create the newest and best
way to educate students online.