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Distance Education and the Internet TECH4101

Delve into the history and evolution of distance education, examining its impact on teaching and learning methods. Learn about key features and technologies involved in this educational approach.

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Distance Education and the Internet TECH4101

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  1. Distance Education and the Internet TECH4101 Dr. Alaa Sadik Instructional & Learning Technologies Department www.alaasadik.net alaasadik@squ.edu.om

  2. Interactive Presentation Distance Education and the Internet TECH4101 Lecture One (Week 2) Defining Distance Education

  3. Defining Distance Education Background: • The Industrial Revolution in the 19th century (see Wikipedia) → • Developments in various fields of technology (give examples) → • Offered new solutions for delivering instruction → • Learners’ interests (in what?) were enhanced → • Increase in the subject areas offered by distance education → • Became one of the formal means of education.

  4. Defining Distance Education What is distance education or distance learning? Defining the meaning of distance education may provide a good starting point to recognise its elements. Use Google to search for: define: distance education Education that takes place when the instructor and student are separated by space and/or time.

  5. Defining Distance Education What is distance education or distance learning?Use Wikipedia to find more info aboutdistance education and distance learning Distance education or distance learning is a field of education that focuses on teaching methods and technology with the aim of delivering teaching, often on an individual basis, to students who are not physically present in a traditional educational setting such as a classroom

  6. Defining Distance Education What is distance education or distance learning? Discuss the definitions you found with your team

  7. Defining Distance Education What is distance education or distance learning? Clarify the definitions using the information you found in Wikipedia and other sites.

  8. Defining Distance Education What is distance education or distance learning? Distance education is defined as ….

  9. Defining Distance Education Distance education or distance learning? Add your own point of view here …

  10. Defining Distance Education History of distance education and technology (old technology) Paragraph 1 here…

  11. Defining Distance Education History of distance education and technology (modern technology) Paragraph 2 here…

  12. Defining Distance Education Time for Presentation

  13. 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.

  14. The End Questions & Discussions

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