Keeping the Promise of Distance Education

2020 ◽  
pp. 281-295
Author(s):  
David S. Stein
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Online Instruction ◽  
Learning Systems ◽  
Institutional Mission ◽  
Open Learning ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Design And Development

Distance education programs in the form of online instruction continue to grow in terms of enrollments as well as courses available. However, consideration of the values promoted by ideal distance and open learning systems may not be guiding the design and development of such programs. The values of access, availability, affordability, continuity, connection, independence equity can form the basis for a conversation on how a program is realizing the promise of distance education given the constraints of institutional mission, culture, and business/academic model.

The Distance Education Phenomena

2015 ◽  
pp. 112-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline M. Crawford
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Instructional Design ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Instructional Designers ◽  
Community Of Learners ◽  
Global Community ◽  
Comfort Zone ◽  
Design And Development ◽  
Building Relationships ◽  
Instructional Facilitator

The Instructional Design field has been significantly impacted by the distance education phenomena. With the strengthening of the distance education presence, more focus has been framed around concerns related to interactive activities that built upon the importance of communications and building relationships between the course information, the learners, the instructional facilitator, and the larger community wherein the information may be more fully framed. The vast and ever-expanding distance education phenomena is moving beyond the traditional “comfort zone” of procedural Instructional Design expectations, towards a more holistic and innovative thoughtful multimedia-supported design and development process wherein the Instructional Designers must be able to engage more fully in the socio-engagement of the learner within a multimedia-supported global community of learners. This chapter describes the developments of distance education from the perspective of instructional designers.

Educating Aviators

2015 ◽  
pp. 86-111
Author(s):  
Tarryn Kille ◽  
Paul Bates ◽  
Patrick S. Murray
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
The Body ◽  
Pilot Training ◽  
Critical Examination ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Aviation Programs ◽  
Effective Delivery ◽  
Pilot Programs

This chapter provides a critical examination of the evolution of distance education in tertiary aviation programs. By reviewing the literature and studies associated with Professional Pilot training, the chapter explores the issues affecting the delivery of distance education in university Professional Pilot programs, including the global shortage of Professional Pilots, the nature of work as a Professional Pilot, the importance of simulation, and the integration of assessment. In an effort to address some of the challenges, this chapter also offers recommendations and solutions. The authors contend that tertiary aviation distance education programs need to be adjusted to consider the needs of the student and industry by: (1) implementing action-based learning, (2) considering pedagogy before technology, (3) encouraging interaction and collaboration, and (4) embedding formative assessment. The chapter aims to contribute to the body of literature aimed at enhancing the effective delivery of distance learning in aviation tertiary education.

The Experts in Design of Distance Nursing Education

2018 ◽  
pp. 18-33
Author(s):  
Belgin Boz Yuksekdag
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Nursing Education ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Support Services ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Learner Centered ◽  
Teacher Centered

In this chapter, the author answer the question, How should the experts approach the design of distance nursing education? In this context, firstly, the chapter focuses on the importance of continuity of education and distance education for nurses. Secondly, it discusses the design of distance nursing education programs and the issues to be taken into account by experts. Thirdly, it explains the issues that need to be addressed in distance nursing education such as transition from teacher-centered approach to learner-centered approach, learning styles of learners, technology, interaction, presentation of content, and support services. Lastly, the chapter offers solutions and suggestions.

Faculty Participation in Distance Education Programs

2004 ◽  
pp. 22-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Schifter
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Faculty Participation ◽  
Education Programs

Universities around the globe are putting Distance Education (DE) in place, often through administrative choice. However, if a DE program is to be successful, faculty must be involved. This change is multidimensional in that established systems may need to change to support development and delivery of courses through DE technologies. This chapter presents results from two related studies that attempt to answer two questions that should be asked and answered before starting a DE program: (1) What factors are considered motivating or inhibiting to faculty for participating in DE? and (2) Which compensation models support DE make sense?

Transforming a Pediatrics Lecture Series to Online Instruction

2009 ◽  
pp. 410-424
Author(s):  
Tiffany A. Koszalka ◽  
Bradley Olson
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Online Instruction ◽  
Time Pressure ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Project Outcomes ◽  
Lecture Series ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Learning Principles

A major issue facing medical education training programs across the USA is the recent advent of universal mandatory duty hour limitations and the time pressure it places on formal face-to-face educational sessions. In response to these mandates and associated issues many medical education programs are exploring the use of online instruction to address issues of accessibility. This chapter describes the instructional development process followed to transform a classroom-based pediatrics residency lecture series into an on-demand, video-enhanced, online instructional environment. An overview of the learning principles and instructional sciences that guided the design process is provided. The phases of the designed solution are then described in the context of enhancing the lecture series as it was transformed into online instruction. Implementation logistics are described followed by an overview of the benefits, barriers, and initial project outcomes. Plans for future enhancements and research projects are also discussed.

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