The Role of Learning Objects in Distance Learning

2011 ◽  
pp. 1808-1813
Author(s):  
Robin H. Kay
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Personal Control ◽  
Learning Objects ◽  
Technology Skills ◽  
Constructive Learning ◽  
Time Required ◽  
Support Students ◽  
Multiple Obstacles

In the past 10 years, a considerable amount of money and effort has been directed toward distance education, with growth estimated as high as 30%-40% annually (Harper, Chen, & Yen, 2004; Hurst, 2001; Newman, 2003). The popularity of distance learning appears to be founded on personal control over instruction (Burgess & Russell, 2003, Pierrakeas, 2003), the variety of multimedia formats available to students (Hayes & Jamrozik, 2001), and customized support (Harper et al., 2004). However, the success of distance education is anything but a foregone conclusion. Multiple obstacles have impeded acceptance including reluctance to use technology (Harper et al., 2004), time required to develop course resources (Harper et al., 2004; Hayes & Jamrozik, 2001) and to support students (Levine & Sun, 2002), lack of technology skills (Berge & Smith, 2000), and cost (Burgess & Russell, 2003; Levine & Sun, 2002). In addition the promise of interactivity and constructive learning in distance learning has not been realized. Most distance learning offerings resemble traditional classroom courses (Coates & Humpeys, 2003; Levine & Sun, 2002, Navaro, 2000). When interaction does take place, it is usually in the form of online discussion, however, a number of studies have reported that true social interaction leading to cognitive development is rare (e.g., Berge and Muilenburg, 2000; Bisenbach-Lucas, 2003; Garrison, Anderson, and Archer, 2001; Hara, Bonk and Angeli, 1998; Meyer, 2003; Wickstrom, 2003).

Interaction in Distance Education

2018 ◽  
pp. 222-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evrim Genc Kumtepe ◽  
Nazife Sen Ersoy
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Transactional Distance ◽  
Interaction Interaction ◽  
Different Dimensions ◽  
Cultural Comparisons ◽  
The Cross ◽  
Instructional Dialogue

Education is a product of the objects and actors in the process of interaction. Interaction is, therefore, an important factor that affects the quality and sustainability of education. For this reason, this section will focus on interaction and its theories and approaches which are a popular and versatile concept in distance education. In the first part of the chapter, the concept of interaction will be discussed with different dimensions and components. Interaction in the following section will be examined within the framework of Moore's Theory of Transactional Distance, Anderson's Interaction Equivalency Theorem, and Gorsky and Caspi's Theory of Instructional Dialogue. At the end of the chapter, the nature of the interaction in distance learning will be discussed in the context of the studies on instructional dialogue and the cross-cultural comparisons will be addressed to the issue of the role of interaction in distance settings.

A Three-Dimensional Environment of Personalized Recommendation of Learning Objects to Support Ubiquitous Learning

2016 ◽  
pp. 48-73
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Valença Cavalcante Frade ◽  
Francisco Milton Mendes Neto ◽  
Rafael Castro de Souza
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Virtual Environment ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Learning Objects ◽  
Learning Processes ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Personalized Recommendation ◽  
Ubiquitous Learning

The advancement of technological resources has provided new possibilities in teaching and learning processes. This progress resulted in an improvement to the Distance Education (DE). However, this type of education still faces the serious problem of circumvention having as a major cause, lack of motivation among students. Thus, the use of new technological trends has been increasingly common with the purpose to provide greater attractiveness for student participation in distance learning courses. Thus, this study aims to propose a multiagent virtual environment in three dimensions to support the recommendation of learning objects in order to improve the teaching and learning processes in DE.

Marketing Library Services to Distance Learners

2011 ◽  
pp. 1391-1398
Author(s):  
Allyson Washburn ◽  
Terri Pedersen Summey
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Secondary Education ◽  
Academic Skills ◽  
Distance Learners ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Research Libraries

“The ACRL Guidelines for Distance Learning Library Services (2000) assert ‘access to adequate library services and resources is essential for the attainment of superior academic skills in post-secondary education, regardless of where students, faculty, and programs are located’ ” (Nicholas and Tomeo, 2005). Additionally, the guidelines include responsibility for promotion of library services to both students and faculty in distance education programs (Association of College and Research Libraries, Distance Learning Section, 2004, p.4). As the number of distance education programs and courses grows, and as methods of delivery evolve, distance education librarians have pro-actively assumed the role of providing equitable services and resources to all distance students using the Guidelines as a framework. However, providing the services and resources accomplishes nothing if faculty and students are not aware of them. Effective marketing efforts are needed to maximize the awareness and use of library services and resources.

scholarly journals GREEK UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES ABOUT DISTANCE EDUCATION DUE TO EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vasiliki Karavida ◽  
Athina Charissi ◽  
Eleni Tympa
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Distance Education Program ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Descriptive Statistical Analysis

Emergencies like Covid-19 brought distance education to the fore, as countries were forced to close the campuses and initiate online teaching. Many universities in the country supported a distance education program aimed at students who had experienced an unprecedented experience. Thus, 155 students from the Greek department of Early Years Learning & Care participated in the present study, which aimed to investigate the factors that influence learners’ perceptions and attitudes during distance learning. The survey was conducted through online distribution of questionnaires and investigated hypotheses about obstacles and changes in students’ perceptions of distance learning. The results of the descriptive statistical analysis showed that the role of the educator in this process, combined with the technical support of the courses, is extremely important. Also, educators’ presence is related to students’ anxiety. <p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0770/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

scholarly journals INNOVATIVE DISTANCE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES FOR TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES TO STUDENTS OF NON-LINGUISTIC UNIVERSITIES

InterConf ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 76-82
Author(s):  
Svitlana Nykyporets ◽  
Nataliia Hadaichuk ◽  
Nadiia Herasymenko
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Distance Learning Technologies ◽  
Distance Courses ◽  
Independent Work

The article deals with innovative distance learning technologies for teaching foreign languages to students. The principle of distance education is described. The new role of the teacher is justified. It is considered a decrease in the number of classroom hours and an increase in hours devoted to students’ independent work. The aims of pure distance courses and elective learning courses are shown. The gaining popularity of distance learning of foreign languages is approved.

A Three-Dimensional Environment of Personalized Recommendation of Learning Objects to Support Ubiquitous Learning

2016 ◽  
pp. 555-580
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Valença Cavalcante Frade ◽  
Francisco Milton Mendes Neto ◽  
Rafael Castro de Souza
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Virtual Environment ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Learning Objects ◽  
Learning Processes ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Personalized Recommendation ◽  
Ubiquitous Learning

The advancement of technological resources has provided new possibilities in teaching and learning processes. This progress resulted in an improvement to the Distance Education (DE). However, this type of education still faces the serious problem of circumvention having as a major cause, lack of motivation among students. Thus, the use of new technological trends has been increasingly common with the purpose to provide greater attractiveness for student participation in distance learning courses. Thus, this study aims to propose a multiagent virtual environment in three dimensions to support the recommendation of learning objects in order to improve the teaching and learning processes in DE.

The Role of Distance Education in Global Education

2018 ◽  
pp. 6412-6422
Author(s):  
Kijpokin Kasemsap
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Global Education ◽  
Educational Performance ◽  
Traditional Schools ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantage ◽  
Traditional Classrooms ◽  
School Based

This article indicates the overview of distance education and the importance of distance education in global education. Distance learning becomes an alternative to traditional classrooms. Students can benefit from the flexibility that comes with distance learning, and for students who do not have the time or money to attend the traditional schools, distance learning can provide a path to higher education. Distance learning can increase the opportunities for students across the globe, ensuring that students do not have to choose a school based on its location. Distance-based learning offers more flexibility to students in terms of how and when they take classes. The article argues that facilitating distance education has the potential to improve educational performance and gain sustainable competitive advantage in global education.

Using Innovations Effectively in a Distance Learning Programme

2012 ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Richard Blanchard ◽  
Sheryl Williams
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Student Experiences ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
E Learning

Distance education is not new. Correspondence courses date back over 150 years. Advances in information and communication technologies, particularly the Internet, open up a host of possibilities to study at a distance, making use of the latest advances in e-learning tools. However, it must be stressed that e-learning has to focus on the learning pedagogy and not just the technology. This chapter examines the role of learning in e-learning by reviewing state-of-the-art developments and innovations to support distance learning students and academics. It identifies strategies for successful learning through the evaluation of student experiences and considers methods and practices that can be employed for delivering a successful learning programme.

scholarly journals Semantic Annotation of Resources of Distance Learning Based Intelligent Agents

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 69
Author(s):  
Chekry Abderrahman ◽  
Oriche Aziz ◽  
Khaldi Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Intelligent Agents ◽  
Semantic Annotation ◽  
Learning Objects ◽  
Ontology Learning ◽  
Electronic Documents ◽  
Annotation System ◽  
Semantic Annotations ◽  
E Learning

This paper presents a system based on intelligent agents for the semantic annotation of learning resources taking into account the context of training. Semantic annotations systems rarely treat existing semantic annotations in the field of distance education (e-learning), most researchers in the field of education limits annotations to specific cases (teacher annotation, learner annotation, annotation of electronic documents etc.) these annotations are edited by users with an annotation tools, by cons in our approach, we propose a semantic annotation system based on intelligent agents that manage semantic annotations of educational resources, these annotations are guided by domain ontologies and ontology applications. We believe that the original resource annotations, a storehouse of learning objects standardized by LOM profile, these learning objects are managed using an ontology learning.

scholarly journals EDUCAÇÃO A DISTÂNCIA E O EDUCADOR DO SÉCULO XXI

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Welyda de Lucena Brasil ◽  
Maria do Socorro Ferreira Osterne
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
Design Quality ◽  
The World ◽  
Teaching Learning

Muitos são os embates acirrados nas academias que se posicionam contra (ou a favor) da educação à distância, sem ao menos um debruçar teórico-metodológico-prático sobre os limites e possibilidades que esta modalidade pode ocasionar no processo de ensino-aprendizagem. Assim este trabalho tem como objetivo, através de uma pesquisa bibliográfica, verificar como a educação a distância está sendo percebida pelos estudiosos na literatura, para isto, autores como Belloni(2001), Demo(2007), Morin(2001), Fróes(1999); Gouvêa (2006), dentre outros, foram lidos e suas ideias apresentadas. Para melhor entendermos essa modalidade, tratamos de sua historicidade, origem, limites e possibilidades, datas e acontecimentos marcantes no mundo e no Brasil, em seguida, algumas colocações sobre a função dos educadores e/ou tutores e orientadores, e como os profissionais dessa modalidade entendem o processo ensino-aprendizagem, para que ao ensinar verdadeiramente aconteça o aprender. Outra questão importante abordada neste artigo é a linguagem das tecnologias de comunicação como um dos fatores que influenciam a performance do educador nesta modalidade de ensino. Conclui-se que o ensino a distância não é algo novo e não deve ser analisado por atitudes maniqueístas, ou seja, como algo totalmente bom ou totalmente ruim. Há necessidade de competência(s) para se desenhar um ensino de qualidade, seja à distância, ou não, para não se oferecer apenas “perfumarias” baratas para serem comercializadas, pois cada vez mais a educação está sendo um direito inalienável e essencial para a sociedade. DISTANCE EDUCATION AND THE EDUCATOR OF THE 21ST CENTURY ABSTRACT Many are the conflicts in the academies that oppose (or favor) distance education, without at least a theoretical-methodological-practical approach to the limits and possibilities that this modality can cause in the teaching-learning process. Thus, this work aims, through a bibliographical research, to verify how distance education is being perceived by scholars in the literature, for this, authors such as Belloni (2001), Demo (2007), Morin (2001), Fróes (1999) ); Gouvêa (2006), among others, were read and their ideas presented. In order to better understand this modality, we deal with its historicity, origin, limits and possibilities, dates and events in the world and in Brazil, then some positions on the role of educators and / or tutors and counselors, and how the professionals of this modality understand the teaching-learning process, so that when teaching truly happens, learning happens. Another important issue addressed in this article is the language of communication technologies as one of the factors that influence the performance of the educator in this modality of teaching. It is concluded that distance learning is not something new and should not be analyzed by Manichean attitudes, that is, as something totally good or totally bad. There is a need for competence (s) to design quality education, whether at a distance or not, so as not to offer only cheap "perfumeries" to be marketed, since education is increasingly an inalienable and essential right for the society.

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