...THE FUTURE OF DISTANCE LEARNING Introduction Advances in technology: the internet, videotapes, DVD's, email, and video teleconferencing, has transformed the traditional correspondence course to a more viable alternative to the traditional and sometimes restrictive limits to face-to-face classroom interaction between student and teacher. Finally, there is an alternate delivery system of education that has and will continue to have a major impact on traditional “brick and mortar” educational institutions. This alternate delivery method is called Distance Learning. Distance Learning is defined as teaching and learning without the need for the teacher and student to meet at the same time and place. Due to a major increase in working adults returning to either finish theirs degrees or advance their careers in general, the need for flexible class schedules and the lack of available classrooms has stimulated the market for Distance Learning to a level similar to the proliferation of the dot coms of the late 1990’s. Some experts have gone as far as to predict that the "residential based model," that is, students attending classes at prearranged times and locations will disappear in the near future (Blustain, Goldstein, and Lozier 1999 and Drucker 1997). Prospective Distance Learning students should be aware of the negatives and pitfalls before committing to tuitions as high as the $545.00 per unit University of Phoenix charges for its distance learning graduate program.1 A student’s...
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...Essay Title: Distance Education or Traditional Education Date: 22 August 2015 Distance Education Making Higher Education Possible for Everyone Distance education takes place when the teacher and student are in different locations from one another as a result of their physical location. Communication between the student and the teacher most often done via different ways of technology such as emails, virtual communication using web-based features like WebEx or instant messaging, just to name a few. Traditional education takes place in a campus environment, where the student and teacher are in the same room often referred to as a classroom. Distance Education provides higher education to those who may otherwise never have an opportunity with no boundaries to one’s station, race, creed, or physical limitations. Distance Education, thanks to free Wi-Fi offered at most public places gives students the ability to study in places like the library, stores, restaurants, coffee and soda shops. Making it easy for students to continue their learning even if they do not have internet access. Many students have Internet ability from their smartphones or tablets giving them access to classes and school materials from anywhere, as long as they have a phone signal. This makes distance education popular to many people this also provides a means for those that may have learning challenges to get a higher education at a pace that is conducive to their learning style. ...
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...The Distance Education Learning Online Distance education and learning is an education that depends on information technology, and instructional system that plan to provide learning to students, who are not present in a classroom setting. Instead of attending courses online, teachers and students can communicate at the same time, when it is convenience to exchange printed or electronic material through any suitable source. Taking classes online can be challenge for some students. Most students probably rather take classes on ground, because of fear they might be doing something wrong trying manage online courses. I’m an online student myself, taking classes at Penn Foster College. I did not know what I was doing, when I first start taking classes at Penn foster. I wonder if I was doing things like they supposed to be done. I did not know if I was doing it right way or wrong way. But now I’m glad to be taking classes online, because it more convenience for me and my job. Online education can be recognized as a tangible and learning experience though which students can earn a bachelor, master or doctoral degree. Virtual classroom used the internet to have mutual experience, where one can have video conferences, video lessons, and other learning concepts. The type of education learning is considered nontraditional education. Distance education is offered at all level s, but it is most an option for university level students. Full and part-time students is also available to study...
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...Students’ perception towards ODL Compared to Conventional Mode of Learning Competitor’s name: MUKIIBI, Ibrahiim Current education level: GRADUATE Course offered at OUT: ODDEOL Year of study: I Course duration: 2 YEARS OUT Essay writing competition, 2012 Theme: STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION TOWARDS ODL COMPARED TO CONVENTIONAL MODE OF LEARNING 1. Introduction Open and Distance Learning (ODL) has so far proved to be more of a promising and practical strategy than being a stagnant and theoretical strategy especially in the developing world. The more research ODL is given, the more the success attained in addressing the challenges of widening access to education. Consequently, it has most of the time increased participation in especially higher education. The inexistence of structured face-to-face contacts between the students and teachers is the main difference between ODL and ordinary conventional educational delivery methods. Study centres, counselling services and self directed learner-centred instructional materials are some of the main features of ODL, though there is some distinction between open learning and distance education. The main interest here however, is the mode of education where the learner and the tutor are at a distance from each other for most of the time. Just like any other mode of learning, ODL has definitely got both challenges and successes especially...
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...Gen 105 Week 1 DQ 1 What were your initial thoughts on distance learning before you started your program? Why did you choose distance learning over a traditional face to face learning environment? In what ways your view of distance learning change since you started your classes? My initial thoughts on distance learning before I started my program were a great way to obtain a degree and stay still in the comfort of your own home. A way to be successful in your career if you have a busy life and traditional face to face learning is not an option for you. I decided to choose distance learning over a traditional face to face learning environment because it is a better technique to manage your time between work, family and school. I can set my own time for education and still have ability to manage my time wisely. With 24 hours I can log in and submit my home work any time, if compare to traditional face to face learning environment I have to be in class at certain time and if I do not show up for the class. I will be marked absence. But as distance learning there is no set time that you have to be online and all you need is basic knowledge of internet. Ways my view of distance learning change since I started my classes is that I have made the correct decision in pursuing my education. First I was skeptical about distance learning programs because I was not familiar with the online classroom, how to submit assignment and how to reach your instructor. After visiting the University...
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...WHAT INFLUENCES ONLINE CLASSES HIGH ATTRITION RATE by Lora Hines Bachelor of Science in Business Education December 1984 College of Education A Research Paper Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Master of Science in Education Degree Department of Workforce Education and Development In the Graduate School Southern Illinois University – Carbondale December 1, 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter Page I. INTRODUCTION ……………………………………………….…………..1 Background……………………………………………………………….1 Statement of the Problem………………………………………………….6 Research Questions………………………………………………………..7 Significance of the Problem……………………………………………….7 II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE………………………………..…..9 Demographics…………………………………………………………….10 Best Practices……………………………………………………………..16 Student Characteristics…………………………………………………...24 III. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS…………………….…….32 Summary …...…………………………………………………………….32 Findings .………..……………………………………………………….. 33 Recommendations………………………………………………………...38 REFERENCES………………………………………………………….. 41 VITA………………………………..……………………………………52 AN ABSTRACT OF THE R ESEARCH PAPER OF Lora Hines, for the Master of Science degree in Workforce Education and Development, presented on December 1, 2011, at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. TITLE: WHAT INFLUENCES ONLINE...
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...Discursive Essay Final draft Students should use online education Student’s name: Abay Baltakeskenov Student’s ID: 20130610 Instructor’s name: Yelena Babeshko April 2014 Almaty Essay Title: Students should use online education I. Introduction Thesis statement: Although some people think that distance education is not effective, the others believe that it is very efficient way to get education. II. Body A. Firstly, online education meets the needs of students and especially those students who cannot attend face-to-face sessions. 1. Online learning is flexible time schedule and economy of money 2. Online education is helpful in relation to the students with any kind of disabilities. B. Second, online education gives the same quality of knowledge as in traditional classes and a chance to finish qualified university online. 1. Studies illustrate that there is a little difference in the quality of traditional and online classes. 2. Online education provides an opportunity to finish highly-qualified universities at a distance C. However, distance education has several drawbacks that should be considered. 1. Difficulties with self-discipline. 2. Not all of the necessary study material is available on the internet; III. Conclusion Students should use online education ‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world’ this is how Nelson Mandela (n.d., from brainquote.com) defined...
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...Distance learning |ProQuest - Career Learning Databases | | | | | |...Safari ® Books Online (PDF) Career Learning Databases Divided line Newsletter | Training Career Learning Databases To | |support your institution’s distance learning and campus-based programs... | | | |ProQuest Learning: Literature Colleges Edition | | | | | |...appear only 10 or less other words). Tip: Define the distance between the words yourself. Enter the proximity | |followed...words. Award has to follow orchestra). Tip: Define the distance between the words yourself. Enter the proximity | |followed... ...
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...Running Head: ETHICS IN DISTANCE EDUCATION Ethics in Distance Education Anna Amen Strayer University Ethics in Distance Education In today’s world, technology has had a major impact in allowing students to attend college courses over the internet. Distance Education, or Distance learning, is a form of education where the professor and student are separated by distance. This has become a very popular way of learning for students to either start or continue their education. With the use of computers, students are able to communicate over the internet with their professor over discussion boards, video conferencing, and chat rooms. Students have gained a huge interest in distance education since they are able to use these forms of communication through a computer instead of attending a traditional classroom. Distance education is mainly preferred by students because it is flexible, convenient and the variety and availability of classes offered. Students are able to attend classes online on their own time allowing them to work around school and family obligations. It also allows them to attend classes anywhere they are located as to having to be on campus to take classes. The classes that are not available on campus are available online along with many other classes a student can participate in. By having these types of advantages, it is no wonder how distance education is becoming increasingly popular among students and people who want to go back to school...
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...Leadership and Distance Education in Higher Education: A US perspective Sonja A. Irlbeck University of Minnesota Abstract The premise of this article is that while in the US understanding is growing about the technologies and strategies needed for effective distance education in an online environment, leadership efforts remain weak. The article describes leadership for distance education, historical perspectives of leading distance education, and how the Internet has directly changed distance education efforts in US higher education institutions. The article concludes with an appraisal of how the approach of higher education leaders must change in order for distance education efforts to be successful. Keywords: change; distance education; higher education; Internet; leaders; leadership; technology; policy Leadership and Distance Education in Higher Education: A US perspective The worlds of work and education are changing, and leaders in today’s educational institutions need to determine how to effectively lead in the acquisition, development, and dissemination of information to tomorrow’s workers. Leadership is necessary to bring cohesion to the distance education arena within higher education. Drucker (1998) maintained that in the latter part of the last century, technology resulted in a transformation of the social structure. We saw the “rise and fall of the blue-collar worker” (p. 539), the rise of the industrial worker who gave way to the rise of the knowledge worker...
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...Introduction “Distance learning” is a field of education that focuses on teaching methods and technology with the aim of delivering teaching when the source of information and the learners are separated by time and distance, or both. The development of computers and the internet have made distance learning distribution easier and faster and have given rise to the “virtual university”, the entire educational offerings of which are conducted online. It is yet very important to understand: Why educational institutions might embrace distance learning? 1) Expanding access: distance education can assist in meeting the demand for education and training demand from the general populace and businesses, especially because it offers the possibility of a flexibility to accommodate the many time-constraints imposed by personal responsibilities and commitments. 2) Alleviate capacity constraints: being conducted off-site, the system reduces the demand on institutional infrastructure. 3) Making money from emerging markets: due to the increasing acceptance from the population of the value of lifelong learning, beyond the normal schooling age, the institutions can benefit financially from this by adopting distance education. 4) Catalyst for institutional transformation: the competitive modern marketplace demands rapid change and innovation, for which distance education programs can act as a catalyst. Research Problem: 1) Tough competition in the market of distance learning: In...
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...On-Line Distance Learning and Its Impact on the Post-Secondary Education System On-Line Distance Learning and Its Impact on the Post-Secondary Education System The $2.6-billion online education market provides an alternative to the campus classroom to meet the educational needs of a growing population of students. With the influx of newly developed online education programs from inside and outside the industry, the market flood has left many institutions scrambling to jump aboard in fear of being left behind. The institutions that will succeed must develop sufficient marketing strategies to differentiate through brand naming and market niches. Proper research and development with careful consideration to the network infrastructure and cost feasibility of programs is necessary. While the opportunities and potential payoffs of online education are endless, they may come at a heavy price for some unprepared institutions venturing into the market if they do not meet the challenges of cost feasibility, technology, market retention, and quality control. Distance-learning programs should be used to compliment and enhance the educational experience rather than damage it or lessen its credibility and benefits. The Internet age has significantly reshaped the higher education industry technological advancements in the distance-learning methodology. Increasing competition in programs throughout colleges and universities and a booming demand from...
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...Will online learning replace face to face teaching? In the past ten years, network has made a significant influence on our life. people can do anything they want when you stay at home with a computer. More and more people choose online shopping and online chat, things like that. The application of network is a challenge to traditional life. The same situation occurs in the aspect of the education. Online learning is a new way for people to get knowledge. Educators debate whether distance learning is better than face to face teaching. This essay will argue that online learning will replace face to face teaching because online learning gives students more flexibility and contains a great number of resource and better experiences. The first argument for online learning is that it give students greater flexibility. Online students can formulate their own schedule. Distance learners can learn as quickly or slowly as they want. They can formulate their own curriculum and set their own timetable. And regular e-mail correspondence with a tutor can be much more productive and rewarding than infrequent tutorials(The Guardian 2004). What is more, graduate students also can study while they are working. They can learn at home after work. OU pro-vice-chancellor, Professor Linda Jones(2003)says that Online links generally with the advantages of Open University study. It is very flexible for students to fit study around personal circumstances. Majority students can work full-time .In addition...
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...from college in the beginning. Most adults are accustomed to traditional in classroom learning with the personal interactions between instructors and students. Unfortunately traditional classrooms will not fit into the busy schedule of adult students, with this in mind the internet has presented additional ventures for adult through distance learning, therefore providing another approach for them to achieve a higher education. The influences of distance learning on adult learners opens up new opportunities for adult students who might be left out from partaking in achieving a greater education. A study there are four barriers found for adults completing a degree: lack of time, family responsibilities, scheduling and location of courses, and cost (Silva, Calahan, And Lacireno-Paquet 1998; Keengwe, J., & Kidd, T. 2010, p55). Distance learning has been defined as: any type of instruction in which the student and instructor are separated by physical distance not in the same room. It is a medium of teaching and learning using modern technology so that teachers or students do not have to be together in the classroom (Wahlstrom, William and Shea, 2003; O’Lawrence 2006, p47). The influences of distance learning has placed a fear, and uncertainty of the unknown on countless adult learners. What would distant learning be like? Would they be able keep up with the assignments with their busy schedules? Most feel that traditional classrooms are still the better option. On the other hand there...
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...Adult Learners and the Issues They Face When Making a Decision to Attend College Adult learners returning to college at some point in their lives is not a new concept in today’s society. Practically since the establishment of institutions of higher education, the class of student known as the non-traditional student has existed. There is no exacting definition of what a non-traditional student is, but most can agree that one is generally over the age of 24, have not enrolled in post-secondary education immediately after high school, have dependents other than a spouse or are a single parent, work full time while enrolled, or are financially independent from their parents (Kenner & Weinerman, 2011). Adult learners fall into the category of non-traditional student, and face many issues when it comes time to make the decision to return to college. Reasons for returning to, challenges to overcome while attending and type of school attended vary almost as widely as adult learners do themselves. There are an indeterminable number of reasons for an adult to decide to obtain a higher education, and they vary as much as does the diverse group of non-traditional students. As noted on the website back2college.com, some of the more significant reasons include updating personal skills and furthering career advancement, fulfillment of lifelong dreams or potential, achievement of a better life for themselves and their family, and the changing of careers (WD Communications LLC, 2011)...
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