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Distance Education(Distance Learning, Open Learning, E-learning, Online

Learning Or Web-based Learning.)

Education where teachers and students areseparated in the place and time. The gap betweenthe two can be bridged through the technology.Particularly those relying on computers, audio orvideo technology as the medium of delivery and,sometimes, for two-way instruction.

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Characteristics of Distance Learning

Provides learning opportunities to individuallearners and groups who may not have the chanceand time to attend formal schooling.

Learner – centered.

Provides learning packages designed for self-directed learning utilizing various media, multi-media and other new technologies.

Has an organizational structure and clearinstitutional systems.

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Advantage of Distance Education

Distance education does not require commuting.

You can complete most of the classes at your convenience.

Live anywhere, study from anywhere while pursuing the education of your choice.

Gain extra knowledge.

Self-paced learning.

Accessibility.

Convenience and flexibility.

Interaction.

Individualized Instruction.

Vast Resource Readily Available. Potential.

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Key Players in Distance Education

Students Faculty

Support

Staff Administrators

Facilitators

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Interaction and Technology in Distance Education

Interaction in a traditional classroom is much

different than the interaction that occurs in

distance education. Distance education

programs mix instructional technologies with

strategies to help the learners interact with the

instructional content.

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Four types of Interaction

Learner Content

Learner

Learner

Learner

Instructor

Learner

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Interaction with content takes place when the learner establishes

new knowledge by encountering new information & combining it

with the body of knowledge already retained by him or her.

Interaction with instructors can help students clarify unclear points

and reinforce correct interpretation of course information.

Interaction with learner is intended to promote understanding of

the course content and stimulate critical learning.

Student’s experience with computers can affect their learning in

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Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Interaction

Distance education supports both synchronous

and asynchronous interaction.

Computer-based instruction may be synchronous,

as when computer conferences are held at pre-

established times via chat technologies, or it

maybe asynchronous as when learners retrieve

instructional materials via the internet and act on

them at their convenience.

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Distance Education Technologies

Print Technology

Computer Technology

Video Technology

Audio Technology

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The print materials were mailed to students and returned to the

teachers through the postal system.

Primary computer technologies that is used for distance education

include e-mail, online collaborations, and Web-based education.

The ability to see and hear an instructor offers opportunities foe

behavior modeling, demonstrations, instruction of abstract

concepts.

Voice technologies offer cost-effective ways to enhance distance

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Research and Distance Education

Research comparing distance education to

traditional face-to-face instruction indicates that

teaching and studying at a distance can be as

effective as traditional instruction.

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For example:

LMS

(learning management system)

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What is LMS?

LMS is an abbreviated form for Learning Management Software. It is an web

based Application for e-learning programs and training contents.

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Main Interface.Main Screen for all Users

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Home Screen

• The Students interface is intended for Students participating in the specific course. Each Courses have different

Topics and each Topics will have different Chapters.

• Student can check his/her Progress in the process of learning on the Course

Home page

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Home Screen

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View Lessons Each Chapters is provided with different Study

materials(Lessons), Video Files, Flash

Presentations,Excercises ,MCQ ,Questions and

downloadable Documents

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View Lessons Published Lessons will shown as follows

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Mail InboxStudent has mail Inbox System where they can

communicate with their teachers of the particular courses and can Clear Doubts and

queries

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FeedbackFeedback form is provided for the Student to

communicate with the Administrator.

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News and UpdatesStudent can see the updated News and Updated

Topics that has been updated by administrator.

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Information about courses:

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student login page:When a student study online, university provide

him an account or profile.

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This page is related to the related course. Information about course is present here.or

study material is also available.

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Exam can manage like that.Assignment can also submitted

here.

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Conclusion:distance learning is a convenient

method of learning for many

students.

References:http://www.slideshare.net/bisharbn/lms-

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