Distance

Education:
Alternative
Learning System
Beyond Boarders
Distance Education (DE)

Is synonymous to distance
learning, open learning, e-
learning, online learning or
web-based learning.
Distance Education (DE)

A field of education that focuses on

the pedagogy and andragogy
technology, and instructional
systems design that aim to deliver
education to students who are not
physically on site.
Distance Education (DE)

Education where teachers and

students are separated in the place
and time. They communicate at time
of their own choosing by exchanging
printed or electronic media, or
through technology that allows them
to communicate in real time and
through other online ways
Distance Education (DE)
Mode of educational delivery where
teacher and learner are separated in
time and space, and instructional is
delivered through specially designed
materials and methods using
appropriate technologies and
supported by organizational and
administrative structures and
arrangements
Distance Education (DE)
Education that takes place when the
instructor and student are separated
by space and/or time. The gap
between the two can be bridged
through the technology. A mode of
education in which students enrolled
in a course do not attend the
institution, but study off-campus and
may submit assignments by mail or
email.
Distance Education (DE)

Instructional programs of courses in

which the instructor and students
need not be in the same physical
place, particularly those relying on
computers, audio, or video
technology as the medium for
delivery and, sometimes, for two-way
interaction.
Distance Education (DE)

“Online learning can be a lifeline to

those who have obstacles, such as
geographical distances or physical
disabilities.”
- Paul Levinson, Author, “The Soft Edge”
Characteristics of DE
 DE provides learning opportunities to
individual learners and groups who may
not have the chance and time to attend
formal schooling or face-to-face
instruction due to physical disabilities,
ailment, work early marriage, etc...
 DE is learner-centered. It is focused on
the needs of the learner with the end
goal of facilitating independent and self-
paced learning. For slow and quick
learners this reduces stress and
Characteristics of DE
 DE provides learning packages designed for
self-directed learning utilizing various media,
multi-media and other new technologies
prepared by academically qualified
instructional designers.
 DE has an organizational structure and clear
institutional systems and procedures for
managing and ensuring academic supervision.
 DE is an outgrowth of research on theoretical
and conceptual models of learning.
Advantages of DE

Does not require

commuting. Live anywhere,
study from
anywhere
while pursuing
the education
You can compete most of your choice.
of your classes at your
convenience.
Advantages of DE
Gain extra Accessibility
knowledge

Convenience and
Self-paced
Flexibility
Learning

Individualized Instruction
Advantages of DE

Vast Resources Readily Potential

Available

Cost
Interaction
Key Players in DE
STUDENTS
FACILITATORS

FACULTY

ADMINISTRATORS

SUPPORT STAFF
 Interaction and
Technology in Distance
Education
Interaction is an important
component of any learning
experience. One of the most
important factors relating to
distance education is the
element of interaction.
Thurmond (2003) defined interaction
as:
“...the learners engagement with
the course content, other learners,
the instructor, and the
technological medium used in the
course. True interaction with these
results in reciprocal exchange of
information. The exchange of
communication is intended to
DE delivery types
 Synchronous Delivery Interaction
The teacher and the student
interact with each other in real time.

 Asynchronous Delivery Interaction

Interaction does not take place
simultaneously but delayed one.
Distance Education Technologies
In distance education, you can use
various technologies to deliver instruction.

The four major technologies:

Print technology
Video technology
Computer technology
Audio technology
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