Definitions, History, and Theories of Distance Education Summary
Distance education is developed by four components, institutionally based,
separation of teacher and students, interactive telecommunication, and
connecting learners, resources, and instructions. In order for distance education to occur all
four components must visible. Desmond
Keegan developed a comprehension definition of distance education by
identifying six elements: 1. Separation of teacher and learner. 2. Influence of an educational
organization. 3. Use of media to link teacher and learner. 4.
Two-way exchange of communication.
5. Learners as individuals rather
than grouped. 6. Educators as an industrialized form. There are several definitions of distance
education and more will evolve over the years due to the many different
perspectives and the rapid changes of technology.
Telecommunication networks
now circle the globe, linking people from many nations together in novel and
exciting ways. Edward now describe
distance education by open learning which emphasizes on needs. Distance education opportunities are growing
rapidly through the use of computer mediated communications and the Internet
The development of new
technologies has promoted an astounding growth in distance education. Keegan classified theories of distance
education into three groups: Theories of
independence and autonomy, theories of industrialization of teaching and
theories of interaction and communication.
Moore, composed distance education into two elements: two- way communication and the extent to
which a program is responsive to the needs of the individual structure. There will be a continuous debate on these
theories as long as distance education adapts to the change in society.
Lifelong
Learner
A lifelong learner is the "ongoing,
voluntary, and self-motivated" pursuit of knowledge for either personal or
professional reasons. As a lifelong
learner, I must continue gain knowledge in distance education to keep up with
the changes to come. As seen in chapter
2 the definition of distance technology evolved over the years. Technology is changing day to day and the
only way to be effective in this field is to be a continuous learner. As a classroom teacher, we are getting from
lecturing to facilitating learning.
Technology is becoming the number one resource to use in classrooms
Chapter 3 Words and Phrases
1.
Finn,
James: Finally, the most fundamental and
most important characteristic of a profession is that the skills involved are
found upon a body of intellectual theory and research.
2.
Anecdotal: Lacks clear reference to theory, and
does not use standardized measures to identify outcomes.
3.
Interaction:
Primary component of any effective DE program
4.
Nonverbal behaviors: Making eye contact with the camera, using
gestures, and using camera angles and shots.
5.
Verbal Behaviors: Use of humor, frequent positive
encouragement, and frequent sharing of personal examples.
6.
Myth: Invented
story
7.
Situational Barriers: Poor learning environment and lack of time.
8.
Institutional Barriers: Cost, course scheduling and pacing
9.
Dispositional Barrier: Those related to the
attitudes and self-perceptions about one-self as a learner
10.
Epistemological Barrier: Communication
apprehension
Websites
The Higher Learning Commission
This website provides information on how The Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions works and the roles it plays in Education.
Institute for
Higher Education Policy - Quality on the line. Benchmarks for success in
Internet-based distance education.
This website, explains how the Institute for Higher Education Policy works and its polices
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