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Distance Learning: Online Teaching Techniques and Approaches
Module 1 : Module 1: Dis…
Module 1: Distance Learning
Poll More and more people tend to embrace technology as it opens a wide range of opportunities for businesses, careers, personal
development, and even in education. At some point, educators, especially those who have only experienced teaching inside the classroom,
Reading: What is Di…
may be able to feel some uncertainty and hesitation with the idea of conducting lessons online. This module aims to provide a clearer
Reading: Advantag… picture of how distance learning works and how it can benefit both the teacher and the student. Read through this module to understand the
great deal waiting for you in the online teaching and learning environment.
Assessment
References
Reading: Advantages of Distance Learning
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Here are some of the educational opportunities available for teachers and students engaged in online
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education, according to the handbook "Teaching and Learning Online: Communication, Community,
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and Assessment" released by the University of Massachusetts Faculty.
Assessment
References For Teachers
Module 3 : Module 3: Cre… - Offer the opportunity to think about teaching in new ways
Video: Lesson Plan… - Provide ideas and techniques to implement in traditional courses
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- Expand the reach of the curriculum
Assessment
References - Professional satisfaction
Module 4 : Module 4: Ma… - Instructor convenience
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For Students
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References
- Student-centered learning
Final Assessment
- Collaborative learning
- Easy access to global resources
- Experiential learning through multimedia presentations
- Accessible for non-traditional students
- Draws on student interest in online learning
Teachers and students may also experience some challenges involved in distance education. It is
important that educators use different strategies and techniques in order to overcome these obstacles
and establish a fruitful online learning experience for their students.
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