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Distance learning for Students & Teachers. Krista Kavalauskas & Brittanny Smith. Distance learning. Lectures or classes can be broadcast over the Internet NO need to attend a physical school or college. http:// www.umtsuniversity.com/images/umts_learning.jpg
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Distance learningforStudents & Teachers Krista Kavalauskas & Brittanny Smith
Distance learning • Lectures or classes can be broadcast over the Internet • NO need to attend a physical school or college. http://www.umtsuniversity.com/images/umts_learning.jpg http://www.itap.purdue.edu/communications/video/images/distance.jpg
Information • How it started • Growing in popularity • Preferred by many • Studies show increased involvement and development • Student opinions are the main focus point www.EBSCOhost.com http://www.digitalschool.net/edu/DL_history_mJeffries.html
video • Distance Learning Online: A New Media Presentation - YouTube
Pros & Cons • No physical location needed • You decide the pace • Practicing tools on the internet • Worldwide classmates • Students are equal • Connections may fail • Not face to face • Expensive equipment • More distractions • Self discipline to complete work http://www.elearners.com/guide/faq-glossary/elearning-faq/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-online-education/
Types of distance learning http://fcit.usf.edu/distance/chap5.htm
Examples of online distance learning • Wiki • Skype • Webinator • Audacity • Blackboard
Articulate • Another form of distance learning Articulate Marine Biology
Student opinions • Opinions vary • Positive remarks • Negative remarks
Teacher opinions • Most do not like distance learning • Why?
Distance learning Will it be used in your future classroom?