distance education
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Lecture One (Week 2) Defining Distance Education
Distance Education
and the Internet
TECH4101
Interactive Presentation
Done by:Fatma Alhinai 98569Intisar Almamari 96241
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.
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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
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
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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.
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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.
History of distance education and technology
Questions & Discussions
The End