1. DISTANCE EDUCATION TEACHING AND TUTORING
Metodija Janceski
Institute of Informatics
Faculty of natural sciences and mathematics
University “Ss. Cyril and Methodius”, Skopje
Macedonia

2. DISTANCE EDUCATION DE distinguishes from other forms of education
DE definitions

3. DE different levels
PROGRAM
UNIT
INSTITUTION
CONSORTIUM

4. Technologies in DE Print Voice/Audio Computer (Data) Video textbooks
study guide
workbooks
fax
Voice/Audio
telephone
voice mail AC
audiotape
radio
Computer (Data)
WBC VC
CD-ROM
Video
videotape
satellite delivery
microwave
broadcast video
desktop video

5. PRINT Advantages Disadvantages spontaneous limited view of reality
instructionally transparent
non treatening
easy to use
easily reviewed
cost-effective
easily edited&revised
time-effective
Disadvantages
limited view of reality
passive and self-directed
feedback and interaction
depending on reading skills

6. COMPUTER Advantages Disadvantages allow self-paced instruction
may incorporate text, graphics, audio and video
allow high levels of interactivity
provide written record of discussions and instr
inexpensive
worldwide access
Disadvantages
require hardware and software
generally rely on written communication
require substantial planning
computer viruses
no guaranteed performance
widespread computer illiteracy

7. VOICE / AUDIO Advantages Disadvantages inexpensive easily accessible
easy to use
Disadvantages
may require scheduling
not conductive to visual information
may be impersonal

8. VIDEO Advantages Disadvantages
allow both audio and video communications
facilitate personal feelings
enable high levels of interaction
Disadvantages
may be expensive
require a great deal of planning and preparation
must be scheduled
require technical support team

9. Computer Applications for DE
COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION (CAI)
COMPUTER-MANAGED INSTRUCTION (CMI)
COMPUTER-MEDIATED EDUCATION (CME)

10. Three ways of Technologies, Tools & Procedures use
Technology INSERTATION
2. COMBINED DELIVERY
3. TOTAL CONVERSION (the most extensively)

11. Models of Learning
OBJECTIVISTIC
CONSTRUCTIVISTIC
COOPERATIVE LEARNING

12. Learning Objectives
Cognitive
Affective
Psycho-motor

13. Learning Objectives COGNITIVE domain AFFECTIVE domain Knowledge
Comprehension
Application
Analysis
Synthesis
Evaluation
AFFECTIVE domain
Receiving (Attending)
Responding
Valuing

14. Other Teaching/Learning Variables
INTERACTION
LEARNER-INSTRUCTOR
LEARNER-LEARNER
LEARNER-CONTENT
SYNCHRONICITY
ASYNCHRONOUS
SYNCHRONOUS
COURSE MEDIATION
INSTRUCTOR-LED
TECHNOLOGY MEDIATED

15. Instructional Technologies
COMPUTER BASED TRAINING (CBT)
VIDEO TAPES (VT)
COMPUTER AIDED INSTRUCTION (CAI)
WEB-BASED TRAINING (WBT)
TELECONFERENCING-APPLICATIONS (TC)
VIDEO TELE-TRAINING (VTT)

16. New ways of Teaching Inducing knowledge Asking questions
Focusing on student participation (motivation and learning)
Increasing learner autonomy

17. Four Important Roles of DE Instructor/Teacher
CONTENT INFORMATION
DELIVERY TECHNOLOGIES
TECHNIQUES FOR HUMANIZING THE COURSE
TECHNIQUES FOR FACILITATING THE COURSE

18. Functions of Tutors in Distance Education
Discussing course content
Providing feedback on progress
Grading of assignments/tests
Helping student plan work
Motivating student
Answering administrative questions
Supervising projects
Teaching face-to-face seminars
Keeping students records
Evaluate course effectiveness

19. SUMMARY

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