Chapter 12 Distance Education: Learning via Telecommunications n Radio n Telephone n Television (broadcast, cable, satellite) n Internet
Distance Learning is a Form of Education Characterized by: n Physical separation of learners from teacher n Organized instruction program n Technological media n Two-way communication
Commonly Used Media
Broadcast Radio Pros: n Relatively Inexpensive (compared to TV) n Range n Flexibility n Imagination Stimulator Cons: n Scheduling n Operation Expense
Audio Teleconference Pros: n Cost Effective n Easy to Use n Interactive Cons: n Lack of Visual Information n Poor Audio n Intimidating
Audiographic Teleconference Pros: n Visual n Cost Cons: n Availability n Time Factor
Television: One Way Video,One Way Audio n Prerecorded video n Live programming without direct feedback
Delivery Systems: n Broadcast Transmission n Satellite Transmission n Microwave Transmission n Closed-Circuit Television n Cable Television n Fiber Optics
Television: Two Way Video, Two Way Audio n Full Duplex Teleconferences n Compressed Video
Online Technologies Using Computer Based Systems to Deliver Instruction
Important Issues Regarding Students Students Must Understand: n Their Roles n How to Use the Technology n Communications Etiquette
Important Issues Regarding Teachers n Training n Technical Expertise n Planning n Facilitation n Problem Solving