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Lecture One (Week 2) Defining Distance Education Distance Education and the Internet TECH4101 Interactive Done by: Fatma Alhinai 98569 Intisar Almamari 96241

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Page 1: Distance Education

Lecture One (Week 2) Defining Distance Education

Distance Education

and the Internet

TECH4101

Interactive Presentation

Done by:Fatma Alhinai 98569Intisar Almamari 96241

Page 2: Distance Education

Defining Distance Education

What is distance education or distance learning?

Distance education is defined as mode of delivering

education and instruction, often on an individual basis,

to students who are not physically present in a

traditional setting such as a classroom.

From: http://goo.gl/lxYjEn

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Defining Distance EducationDistance education or distance learning?

We think that (Distance Education) is more accurate term than (Distance Learning) ,

because (Education) have features that fit it:

•Education is something that one gets from a school or university.

•Education is knowledge gained through teaching, while Learning is knowledge gained

through experience.

•Education can be said to be well organized, whereas learning is something that is

related to an individual’s perception

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Defining Distance Education

Old Technology: Printing Press

The immediate effect of the printing press was to

multiply the output and cut the costs of books. It

thus made information available to a much larger

segment of the population who were eager for

information of any variety

From: http://goo.gl/eoVOOd

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Defining Distance Education

Modern Technology: Interactive Video

Classroom

Instructors and students are connected in a live

video and audio conference at scheduled times

and locations. Courses using this technology are

identified in the schedule. Students may register

for and attend classes at the most convenient

campus.

From: http://goo.gl/RDGNLI

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Defining Distance Education

In conclusion, many key features characterize

distance education:

1. The separation of teacher and learner;

2. The separation among learners;

3. The use of one medium to deliver instruction;

and

4. The use of a communication channel to

facilitate interaction and support learners.

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History of distance education and technology

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Questions & Discussions

The End