The Politics of Distance Edcucation

Public Voices ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Mark Peterson
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Interactive Television ◽  
Small Population ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Instructional Software ◽  
College Level ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Political Perceptions ◽  
Fiscal Efficiency

"Distance education" at the college level is well over a century old.  It has served the needs of a numerically large, but proportionately small population of learners who have eschewed the campus classroom.  These correspondence school enrollees, educational TV watchers, and audiocassette listeners have had only modest impact on the structure, mission, and strategy of the institutions serving them.  But that is now changing, and changing very dramatically.  The advent of the Internet, interactive television technology, and web-based instructional software, coupled with administrative and political perceptions of educational reformation and fiscal efficiency, may be causing nothing less than a revolution in higher education.  By applying a feminist model of assessment called "unthinking technology," that is to say, exploring the potential, but unthought of socio-political aspects of this technological revolution, this paper raises significant questions about the security of the traditional academic enterprise.  "The Politics of Distance Education" urges a pro-active embrace of these technologies by the academy in order to enable a legitimate "competency for grievance" so that the protection of the validity of higher education, and legitimacy of the academic profession can be ethically defended and publicly respected, rather than being viewed as mulish resistance to the inevitable.

DISTANCE LEARNING AS AN ALTERNATIVE FORM OF CONTINUING EDUCATION: PROBLEMS AND TERMS OF REALISATION

2020 ◽  
pp. 87-92
Author(s):  
Сергей Александрович Грязнов
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Educational Technologies ◽  
Alternative Form ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Classical Training ◽  
Teaching In Higher Education

Технологии меняют образ жизни и деятельность человека. Глобальная сеть Интернет облегчает быстрый доступ к полезной информации. Социальная, культурная и образовательная конкурентоспособность находятся под влиянием образовательных технологий, которые положительно влияют на стиль, продолжительность и метод обучения в высших учебных заведениях. Дистанционное образование возможно применять и как полноценную самодостаточную форму, и как дополнение к классическому обучению в аудиториях. Автор рассматривает в статье дистанционную форму обучения как альтернативу традиционной форме преподавания в вузах на время периодов самоизоляции (пандемии, сезонные карантины), а также как дополнение к традиционным формам обучения. Анализируются проблемные и положительные аспекты применения данной формы. Указаны возможные форматы обучения в условиях дистанционного образования. Выделены сильные и слабые стороны использования некоторых технологий. Technologies alter the way of living and work of a person. The Internet world network makes it easier to quickly access useful information. Social, cultural and educational competitiveness are influenced by educational technologies that positively influence the style, duration and method of education in higher education institutions. Distance education can be used as a full-fledged self-sufficient form, or as a Supplement to classical training in classrooms. The author considers distance learning as an alternative to the traditional form of teaching in higher education institutions during periods of self-isolation (pandemics, seasonal quarantines), as well as as an addition to traditional forms of education. The problem and positive aspects of using this form are analyzed. Possible formats of training in the conditions of distance education are specified. The strengths and weaknesses of the use of certain technologies are highlighted.

scholarly journals Does Technology Impact on Teaching Styles or Do Teaching Styles Impact on Technology in the Delivery of Higher Education?

10.28945/2792 ◽  
2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tony Jewels ◽  
Carmen de Pablos Heredero ◽  
Marilyn Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Teaching Styles ◽  
Interaction Effects ◽  
The Other ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Practice Teaching ◽  
Institutional Adoption

Although there are many teaching styles in higher education, they can usually be reduced to two: the traditional, on campus attendance, lecturing, student-passive style and the newer, distance education, self-paced, student-active style. It is the contention of this paper, illustrated by two case studies of one Spanish and one Australian university, that the differences in technology seem to have evolved due to these different teaching styles. On the other hand, both institutions seem to be in the same stage of technological implementation, although the technological product appears different. A discussion is provided to consider the interaction effects in practice, teaching styles and institutional adoption stage on web based technologies in these two universities.

Necessities for Effective Asynchronous Learning

2011 ◽  
pp. 1325-1331 ◽  
Author(s):  
James E. Novitzki
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
The United States ◽  
Department Of Education ◽  
Asynchronous Learning ◽  
College Level ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Web Based ◽  
The Us ◽  
Education Courses

Distance education programs/courses in some format have been available to students since the 1840s. Throughout most of this time there has been controversy over the effectiveness of such programs/courses (IHEP, 1999; Matthews, 1999). The concept of online teaching and online asynchronous learning (ASL) started in the 1980s and is an area of rapid growth (McMullen, Goldbaum, Wolffe, & Sattler, 1998). In a period of 3 years, from 1995 to 1997, the number of schools in the United States (US) developing such programs increased by almost 200% (Morse, Glover, & Travis, 1997). The US Department of Education (2001) reported that in 2000-2001 there were more than 2.8 million enrollments in college-level degree granting programs in Internet- and Web-based distance education courses in the US.

scholarly journals Accounting Chairpersons Compare Distance Learning Delivery Methodologies

2011 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary Saunders
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Interactive Television ◽  
Traditional Learning ◽  
The Internet ◽  
American Higher Education ◽  
Delivery Vehicles ◽  
Educational Paradigm ◽  
E Mail ◽  
Internet Courses

Distance learning delivery methodologies have evolved over the last 100, or so, years since the educational paradigm was formally used in American higher education. Several different approaches to distance learning, where the student is in a location remote from their instructor, have been used. During the decade of the 90s developments in technology offered new delivery vehicles for distance learning and terms like “interactive television” “E mail,” and “Internet courses” have been added to the academic lexicon. Internet courses, where the interaction between faculty and student occurs primarily over the Internet, represent a substantial departure from the traditional learning model.

scholarly journals The Impact of Distance Education on Libraries

2009 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth A. Boyd
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Online Information ◽  
Theological Seminary ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Way

Technological advances and the Internet have radically changed the way people learn, live, and grow. In higher education, libraries have been challenged to look at how to serve people not only locally but at a distance. At Asbury Theological Seminary these changes have revolved around three issues: providing the same resources online, information literacy, and the importance of collaboration.

scholarly journals AS CONTRIBUIÇÕES DA EDUCAÇÃO A DISTÂNCIA PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO LOCAL E REGIONAL: VISÃO DOS PROFISSIONAIS ATUANTES NOS POLOS DE APOIO PRESENCIAL

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 256
Author(s):  
Eloiza Ribeiro Lopes Gama ◽  
Marcelo Henrique Pereira dos Santos ◽  
Francisco Ricardo Duarte ◽  
Luzia Coelho Rodrigues
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Local Development ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Access To Higher Education ◽  
City Managers ◽  
Data Collection Process ◽  
Education Courses ◽  
Effective Contribution

This article aims to identify the Distance Education contributions as policy of expansion and democratization of higher education, under the focus of the view of Coordinators of Presential Support and Tutors and observe the contributions of the expansion of distance education courses for regional and local development in the states of Bahia and Pernambuco. To carry out this investigation, were selected four poles, located in the cities of Juazeiro / BA, Pintadas / BA, Ouricuri /PE and Trindade /PE. To collect data, we used the qualitative approach analysis. For the data collection process, it proceeded to the interviews with Pole Coordinators and Presential and Distant Tutors in the selected poles. In addition to these interviews, we used the survey of documentation and files (documents, spreadsheets and printed and digital records) of the Secretary of Distance Education of UNIVASF, in order to verify the locations and poles of graduates and locate Coordinators and Tutors. After this phase of collection, proceeded to the transcription of the interviews and document comparison, followed by analysis of collected data. Among the results, it highlights that the coordinators agreed that Distance Education has come to increase access to higher education and improving the lives of people. it stands out that still occur common difficulties revealed by them, among which the internet lack of quality and lack of support about the Pole maintenance with city managers. These results demonstrate the effective contribution of Distance Education, both in the training of graduates and for the local and regional development and show that this is a field still open to further investigations.

Web-Based 3D Real Time Experimentation

2011 ◽  
pp. 4088-4092
Author(s):  
C.C. Ko ◽  
Ben M. Chen ◽  
C.D. Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Physical Space ◽  
Educational Opportunities ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Traditional Classrooms ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Experimental Systems ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Display Window

Spurred by development in computer science and network technology, the use of the Internet has been expanding exponentially. It is now extensively used as a connectivity and reference tool for numerous commercial, personal, and educational purposes. In education, the Internet opens a variety of new avenues and methodologies for enhancing the experience of learning as well as expanding educational opportunities for a larger pool of students. Specifically, distance education and non-traditional classrooms have the capability to reach more students using specialized instruction and self-paced learning. In the area of distance education, many Web-based real time experimentation systems have been reported in the literature (Ando, Graziani, & Pitrone, 2003; Daponte, Grimaldi, & Marinov, 2002; Ko, Chen, Chen et al., 2000; Ko et al., 2001; Kumar, Sridharan, & Srinivasan, 2002; Yeung & Huang, 2003). These Internet-based remote laboratories allow users or students to carry out physical experimental work at their own pace anytime anywhere. They generally require very little physical space and minimal manpower to maintain, and are ideal for the sharing of expensive equipment. However, all these experimental systems can only provide 2D operation panels. Due to this limitation, the actual shapes of 3D instruments and equipment, some of which may have controls or display components on different sides, may not be possible to be reflected on the remote user’s client display window.

scholarly journals Economies Of Elearning In The 21st Century

2010 ◽  
Vol 3 (10) ◽  
pp. 57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noah Kasraie ◽  
Esrafill Kasraie
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
21St Century ◽  
New Technology ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Online Classes ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Effectiveness And Efficiency ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Web Based Education

The Internet and advancements in the field of information technology have opened up unprecedented opportunities for every citizen to succeed in the 21st Century.  Higher education has been utilizing the new technology by offering web-based education.  Many universities today offer online classes and even online degrees using eLearning.  But how can we measure the cost effectiveness and efficiency of eLearning?  The purpose of this article is to review a model to measure the cost effectiveness and efficiency of eLearning by investigating the three major sectors of the eLearning industry and discuss the impacts of economy on the growth of this newly developed industry.

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