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Distance Learning (DL): My Fall 2005 Experience - Advantages and Disadvantages. ICS 101: Power Point Checklist Assignment. H. Gingerlei Porter Fall 2005 . Overview of Presentation. Challenges to DL in the Pacific Islands My Fall 2005 DL Courses Delivery Methods of Fall 2005 DL Courses
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Distance Learning (DL): My Fall 2005 Experience - Advantages and Disadvantages ICS 101: Power Point Checklist Assignment H. Gingerlei Porter Fall 2005
Overview of Presentation • Challenges to DL in the Pacific Islands • My Fall 2005 DL Courses • Delivery Methods of Fall 2005 DL Courses • My Experience: • Advantages • Disadvantages • Recommendations
Challenges to Distance Learning • Geographical • Economical • Cultural • Linguistic • Professional • Technological
DL Delivery Method • Online Course Management System • WebCt • Modular Object Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment (Moodle) • Hybrid Online and Face-to-Face • Video Recordings • Tegrity/Captivate Sessions • Video Teleconference
The Power of… Knowledge Reading Believing Education My Experience with DL Courses Technology Understanding
Advantages of DL Courses • Accessibility • Available in Various Digital Formats • Available as an Archive • Convenience • Cost Effective • Facility Costs Reduced (Institution) • Transportation Costs Reduced (Student) • Experience with Technology • Time Flexibility
Disadvantages of DL Course • No Enforcer • No Face-to-Face Contact • No Freedom to Respond/Interact (Discussions are down on discussions forums and email, where there is a delay in respond) • Too Much Flexibility • Time
Recommendation Technology = Medium of Knowledge Transfer Instructor Student
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