Communication in classrooms assists students and faculty in
understanding the content, processes, and procedures in the class.
Communication is especially important in an online course. Email your
instructor if you do not understand. Email your instructor if you have a
problem
Abstract
Distance Education is a new, global technology-based education to facilitate easy,
immediate learning and interaction for communicators, teachers, and students in education
programs. Distance Education can provide mass-education for everyone. It leads people to
learn individually and shifts responsibility for learning from instructors to students. It
facilitates student selection of courses and content to reflect their needs and motivations. It
provides creative and qualified ideas and information to motivate students from diverse
backgrounds
Introduction
Technology changes every life style and human activity to become fast, global, and time-
critical. The computer facilitates speedy access to useful information. Social, global, cultural,
and educational competitiveness are influenced by educational technologies that positively
affect style, duration and method of learning for groups and individuals. Technology
impacts where we learn. Distance learning in homes, offices, and libraries complement
classical learning in classrooms (Clark, 2001).
Distance Education refers the interactive, educational process between student and teacher
separated by physical distance (Harry et al., 1993, p.32). It adapts to individual differences
and the way students react to media. Personality, intellectual abilities, cognitive and
learning styles are important concerns in distance education (Harry et al., 1993).
Distance education is expanding rapidly as it gains worldwide acceptance by students,
educational institutions, employer organizations, and the public at large. It makes education
accessible to underserved populations, and flexible in fitting into complex lifestyles,
schedules, and responsibilities of today’s learners. The quality of Distance Education is no
longer in question, and focus has moved beyond defining what it is to determining what it
can do.
Instead of traveling to attend regularly scheduled classes at a teacher-centered campus,
students can access internet courses virtually anywhere. Despite the physical distance
between students and teachers, communication technologies offer many opportunities for
interaction. These same communication technologies facilitate rapid dissemination of new
concepts in disciplines such as science and technology. Distance learning is a positive
influence for change and global implementation in all disciplines. Pedagogy in traditional
institutions of learning has been affected by distance education.
For societal development; education should be a leader in providing easy access to
knowledge, effective ways to learn, and growth opportunities for qualified people. Distance
education enables people to learn individually at any time or place. They learn
fromcomputer assisted programmes, interactive multimedia, and internet discussions rather
than from lectures and classroom methods of instruction. Distance Education is really
related by the discovery of truth for gaining antithesis sides of the thoughts to get the exact
knowledge (Willis, 2002).
Distance educators refer to three distinct applications of computers in the off-campus study
environment: Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Aided Learning, and Computer
Conferencing.
Computer Managed Instruction facilitates management and administration of the
learning process. It provides opportunities for electronic counselling of students, on-line
registration, institutional record keeping, evaluation, and tracking student progress.
Computer Aided Learning includes software applications to teach students different
subjects and concepts through pre-structured and programmed materials. Courseware
either replaces or supplements material that students are expected to learn through other
media (print, video, audio cassette). Lesson formats range from tutorials to simulations.
Students can also use Internet resources for exploration and research.
Computer Conferencing uses the electronic network to enables individuals to
communicate via computers at the same time (synchronous) or delayed time
(asynchronous), either as a group or between two individuals. Typical formats include email,
bulletin board, threaded discussion, net meeting (with the possibility of audio, video, and
shared “blackboard” displays), and databases.
Importance Roles of Students and Teachers
Distance Education, or earning a degree online is a rapidly growing industry already slated
to be worth billions. While many people waste countless hours surfing on the net, others
invest the same time and technology to improve their education. Higher education
institutions, business, industry, government, health care, and more recently K-12 schools
are embracing this new opportunity for learning.
Distance Education resolves distance, time and some financial aspects of education.
Distance learning empowers individuals to participate in self improvement and career
development
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The Importance of Online Learning to Students and
Teachers
As technology advances and user experience improves, so too does
the popularity of online education. It’s been proven to be a
successful method of learning and offers a number of different
benefits when compared with traditional education. While it is
beneficial, it also has certain challenges.
Understanding the advantages of online learning is important
because it could help you make big decisions regarding your or your
child’s education. In this article, we will discuss the importance of
online learning to students and teachers.
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5 Reasons Why Online Learning is
the Future of Education in 2023
1. It's flexible.
Online education enables the teacher and the student to set their own
learning pace, and there’s the added flexibility of setting a schedule that fits
everyone’s agenda. As a result, using an online educational platform allows
for a better balance of work and studies, so there’s no need to give anything
up. Studying online teaches you vital time management skills, which makes
finding a good work-study balance easier. Having a common agenda
between the student and teacher can also prompt both parties to accept new
responsibilities and have more autonomy.
2. It offers a wide selection of programs.
In a space as vast and wide as the internet, there are infinite skills and
subjects to teach and learn. A growing number of universities and higher
education schools are offering online versions of their programs for various
levels and disciplines. From music composition to quantum physics, there
are options for every type of student. Studying your program online is also a
great option for getting an official certificate, diploma, or degree without
physically setting foot on a university campus. Nowadays, people get
certificates that help them succeed in their professional careers; the
excellent ones are especially the financial certifications with the best ROI."
3. It’s accessible.
Online education enables you to study or teach from anywhere in the world.
This means there’s no need to commute from one place to another, or follow
a rigid schedule. On top of that, not only do you save time, but you also save
money, which can be spent on other priorities. The virtual classroom is also
available anywhere there’s an internet connection, and a good way to take
advantage of this is to travel. For example, if you’re studying abroad and
want to get a job, online education is a great choice. There’s no reason to
give up on working or studying while exploring new and exotic places.
4. It allows for a customized learning experience.
We’ve mentioned before how flexibility can help you to set your own study
pace. But online education is also flexible for each student’s individual
requirements and level of ability.
Online classes tend to be smaller than conventional class size. Most of the
time, online learning platforms only allow one student at a time, and in
almost all cases, this allows for greater interaction and more feedback
between you and your tutor.
5. It’s more cost-effective than traditional education.
Unlike in-person education methods, online education tends to be more
affordable. There’s also often a wide range of payment options that let you
pay in installments or per class. This allows for better budget management.
Many of you may also be subject to discounts or scholarships, so the price is
rarely high. You can also save money from the commute and class materials,
which are often available for free.
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A Literature Review of the Factors Influencing E-Learning and Blended
Learning in Relation to Learning Outcome, Student Satisfaction and
Engagement
Abstract: In higher education, e-learning is gaining more and more impact, especially in the format of blended learning, and this
new kind of traditional teaching and learning can be practiced in many ways. Several studies have compared face- to-face
teaching to online learning and/or blended learning in order to try to define which of the formats provides, e.g., the highest
learning outcome, creates the most satisfied students or has the highest rate of course completion. However, these studies
often show that teaching and learning are influenced by more than teaching format alone. Many factors play significant roles,
and this literature review will look further into some of them.
1. Introduction
In the literature reviewed, a great number of studies have aimed at determining whether computer-mediated
education in the form of e-learning, blended learning or hybrid learning is better than traditional face-to-face
teaching in relation to, for instance, learning outcome and student satisfaction. Researchers, educators and
educational decision makers alike are eager to find out which format leads to the best results for their students
and the educational institutions. However, as we shall see below, comparative studies of educational formats show
different results, which might indicate that factors other than the format alone influence learning outcome,
satisfaction, student retention et cetera.
1.1 Methods
The literature search on which the present review is based (Bryman, 2012; Creswell, 2013; Machi & McEvoy, 2016),
serves the purpose of identifying papers that may contribute to answering the following research
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Learning and Blended Learning in Relation to Learning Outcome, Student Satisfaction and Engagement. The Electronic Journal
of e-Learning, 16(1), pp. 46-55, available online at [Link]
The Roles and Responsibilities of Students Undertaking an Online Module and WaysStudents
Can Co-Create in an Active Learning Environment.
2INTRODUCTIONThe rapid development of technology today has made the life of
students easier,especially when it comes to online learning. Almost everyone in
Society today has embraced thisexponential growth and has made people have the
desire to learn. According to Johansen, (2000),online learning is generally related to
geographic location and the separation between the teacherand the student. Most
scholars agree that the interaction between the teacher and the studentcould be
generally associated by print and other technological platform(Keegan, 1990;
Garrison& Shale, 1987; Simonson, Smaldino, Albright & Zvacek, 2000)
What are the ways in which students can co create an active online learning
environment?
There are several strategies that can be used to ensure the work is collaborative which
includes strategies such as think/pair/share, jigsaw, and flexible grouping. Examples of
platforms that can support these strategies include Edublogs , Weebly for education,
Zoom breakout rooms, or a shared Google document.
Five Ways to Engage Students
in an Online Learning
Environment
1. Animated response
Sites such as Voki , PowToon, and StoryBird are examples of online
platforms that allow students to respond to content in an interactive
manner through the creation of a voice-over character, cartoon, or
creative story-telling. Formats such as these can be used for individual
student responses with content being taught across subject areas and
then shared with the teacher or classmates.
2. Cooperative learning
Cooperative learning is a collaboration that can occur when different
group members have varying levels of contributed work. Cooperative
learning requires that all group members have specific, designated tasks
to complete, and without each group member’s contribution the work is
incomplete. There are several strategies that can be used to ensure the
work is collaborative which includes strategies such as think/pair/share,
jigsaw, and flexible grouping. Examples of platforms that can support
these strategies include Edublogs , Weebly for education, Zoom breakout
rooms, or a shared Google document. It is important for teachers to
ensure students know the expectations of the assignment, how to access
the specific technological platform, and what the expected end result
should be.
3. Organizational outlets
All students benefit from organizing their learning, however, when
students become familiar with the content being taught, independent
work to reinforce those concepts can help all students further retain the
information. Graphic organizers assist students in conceptualizing and
chunking out the material being learned and helps maintain a clear focus
of what needs to be dissected from the
information. [Link] provides access to hundreds of free and
printable graphic organizer templates. [Link] is another free online
tool in which students can create visually attractive graphic organizers
that can match any content. Additionally, students can use speech-to-
text to produce the information in a more expedient fashion so that their
thoughts get on paper immediately, whether it be on a Smartphone or
computer. Sources such as Microsoft, Google, and EndNote are excellent
organizational platforms to assist students in keeping track of their work
all in one place. Lastly, in an online learning environment keeping track
of assignments is of utmost importance. Google Drive and Box are two
examples of storage repositories that students can use to store and
organize their class materials.
4. Movement
Another, often overlooked, method for engaging students is to get them
moving. It can be difficult for students with disabilities to remain
stationary during class, but by intentionally incorporating movement into
instruction, engagement can become more achievable. Four corners
learning is one strategy that can encourage student movement. In four
corners learning the students transition from one activity to the next with
different levels of grouping. For example, students may begin class in a
small, collaborative group then transition to the big group, then back to
the small, collaborative group and finally end at an individual
workstation. In an online learning format this can be achieved by asking
students to stand or sit depending on which group they are currently
engaging with. For example, as students transition to activity one, they
stand. Then at activity two, they sit. This would continue until students
had completed all activities. Creative ways that teachers can accomplish
this in an online environment would be through the incorporation of
a GoNoodle activity, or simply having the teacher walk students through
movements together with their directive during a transition.
5. Interactive lessons
Teachers can also embed interactive learning opportunities for students
in PowerPoints through the PearDeck add-on for Google Slides
or NearPod where students can interact with learning content through
questions, surveys, or specific student responses. Both PearDeck and
NearPod are also a quick and easy way for instructors to conduct an
informal assessment as to whether or not their students understand the
material, as each mode captures student responses.
