Preparing students to study in distance education

2021

The article examines the problem of organizing distance learning in the conditions of uncertainty and the forced transition of teachers and students to online interaction. The situation that has arisen is viewed as a natural experiment the education system finds itself in requiring an understanding of its results at a certain stage. A theoretical analysis of the most popular distance learning organization technology implemented in Russian universities under current conditions (the coronavirus pandemic) is conducted and a critical evaluation of the obtained initial results of the readiness of higher education system to transition into the new digital education reality is provided. The discovered problems of distance learning include: the insufficient level of teachers’ digital tolerance and the lack of necessary competencies in them; the psycho-emotional instability of the online interaction participants; low learning motivation and the level of students’ practical skills; the lack o...

Abstract In this fast growing world, it is very difficult to assume that anyone would be able to live without communication technologies (radios, televisions, telephones, and the latest forms of communication such as computers and cell phones). Educational systems are changing at great speed and the technology is changing rapidly. Older technology is replaced by new technological phenomena and the new ones are being adopted and these are affecting the educational systems. In many countries, many university systems have adopted distance education to solve their educational dilemmas. Although sometimes considered to be the poorer cousin of regular college programmes, distance learning comes as a blessing to students who want to study further while continuing with jobs or who might not be able to attend a full-time course for various reasons. The most frequent query from students is related to the confusion over the value of a distance learning programme. The answer to this totally depends on the student. Some students can make the most out of a distance learning programme, but there are also others who are not comfortable with this pattern. What higher education systems can do for their societies are to improve and to reinforce the present

International Journal of Information and Communication Technologies in Education, 2018

Distance learning and e-learning have significantly developed in recent years. It is also due to changing educational requirements, especially for adults. The article aims to show the advantages and disadvantages of distance learning. Examples of the 20-year use of the distance learning form of computer science describe the difficulties associated with the implementation and implementation of this form of teaching. The results of students in the full-time and distance form of teaching in the bachelor’s study of computer science are compared. Long-term findings show that distant students have significantly lower scores in the first years of study than full-time bachelor students. In the following years of study, the differences diminish, and students’ results are comparable. The article describes the possibilities of improving the quality of distance learning.

2021

Distance learning is a way of obtaining education using computer and modern information technologies, which allows students to study at a distance. Informatization of the educational process and the latest information and communication technologies, provided they are fully used and introduced into the educational process, radically change the course of society. In the process of distance learning distance courses are used-information products that are sufficient for learning in certain disciplines. One of the priority areas of the modernization program of secondary and higher schools is distance learning. In modern conditions, there is a need for higher education by distance, which is caused by the need to study full-time, educated by people with disabilities and those who are abroad or in prison. This opportunity is provided by distance learning, which is carried out through information and educational technologies and communication systems. Distance learning has a number of undeniable advantages. In particular, a higher education applicant can study at a time convenient to him, in a familiar environment and at a relatively autonomous pace. The lower cost of such training should also be taken into account, as there is no need to rent premises, pay a significant number of staff and save time. In the case of distance learning, the active role of the teacher is not reduced, as he must determine the level of knowledge of the applicant, and decide to adjust the curriculum in order to achieve the best mastery of the material. If necessary, the student can get advice from the teacher, communicating with him online, directly using the Internet as a means of communication (web-chat, IRC, ICQ, interactive TV, web-telephony, Telnet). The MOODLE system is successfully used for successful distance learning.

Encyclopedia of E-Leadership, Counseling and Training

reaching the unreached throygh education, 2019

Es Formal Education in schools, colleges and universities, cannot help to achieve goals of universal, cannot help to achieve goals of universal education for the citizens of a democracy. It has been alleged that perpetuation of inequality. It is middle class oriented the urban areas and the middle and upper class are its beneficiaries. The great masses of the people have had little or no schooling. For universalisation of education the government is preparing blueprints for opening new schools in the line of non-formal system. The citizens, of today must continue to learn and grow. Thus, there is tremendous need for open learning through distance education system. Correspondence courses in Open University and open schools have been started to widen the horizons of education. These open new frontiers of knowledge and democratize the teaching-learning process in general. Non-formal systems are being utilized for supplementing and enriching the traditional as well as formal educational systems. As education is a lifelong process, the non-formal educational techniques supplement the formal education to complete the educational process through distance education system. The present paper will present the role of distance education in enhancing learning of students and various modes helping in distance learning to get education. It also present lacking areas of distance education and why

2013

In today’s era of education everybody is trying to get more and more knowledge in the form of education .In the present day scenario knowledge without degrees is only useful for person itself but it cannot help him in getting a suitable job on that bases. So to cater the need of gaining knowledge in this hectic world is solved by various distance learning programs started by universities all over the world. Distance learning is an excellent method of studying for the adult learners, married persons, job working people as it a flexible mode of education. It is now provided by various recognized universities and is approved by the government of that country. Under the distance education programme classes are taken on a weekend basis for both practical as well as theory. There are several problems regarding the structure, cost and lack of faculty support under distance education. In this paper we had tried to discuss some of the problems regarding distance education and give some of ou...

1987

International journal of psychology and educational studies, 2023

Distance education has indeed seen widespread adoption, especially after the COVID-19 outbreak and in response to natural disasters like earthquakes. The aim of this study is to contribute, especially in the field of distance education, by revealing the views of university students. The qualitative research method of phenomenological research design was used in the study. The sample group consists of 15 (9 female, 6 male) undergraduate university students. A maximum diversity sampling method was used in purposeful sampling to establish the study sample. The data was collected through individual interviews with 15 students using a semi-structured interview form created by the researchers. The data were analysed using MAXQDA. As a result of the content analysis, the following main themes were identified: "aims regarding university education", "factors affecting academic motivation", "similarities and differences between distance education and face to face education","experienced difficulties regarding the distance education process" and "recommendations for increasing the efficiency of distance education". Based on the research findings, it is thought that determining the positive and negative aspects of the distance education process will contribute to distance education applications. The results of the study can be evaluated by lecturers, researchers, and practitioners.

International Journal on Lifelong Education and Leadership

The aim of the article is to analyse the distance education also known as distance/open/distributed learning or remote education. It involves acquiring information from methods other than the traditional way of learning or teaching-physically attending the institutions. Modern day distance learning is influenced by advanced technology which enables connection of thousands of learners. Study resources can be delivered instantly through internet in a wide variety of presentation methods. The article will illustrate and consider the methods used in distance learning as well as effectiveness of it if compared with traditional teaching/learning forms.