Chapter 12

Distance Education:Learning via Telecommunications

Radio Telephone Television (broadcast, cable,

satellite) Internet

Distance Learning is a Form of Education Characterized by:

Physical separation of learners from teacher

Organized instruction program

Technological media Two-way communication

Commonly Used Media

Broadcast Radio

Pros: Relatively Inexpensive

(compared to TV) Range

Flexibility Imagination Stimulator

Cons: Scheduling

Operation Expense

Audio Teleconference

Pros: Cost Effective Easy to Use Interactive

Cons: Lack of Visual

Information Poor Audio Intimidating

Audiographic Teleconference

Pros: Visual Cost

Cons: Availability

Time Factor

Television:One Way Video,One Way Audio

Prerecorded video Live programming without direct feedback

Delivery Systems:

Broadcast Transmission Satellite Transmission

Microwave Transmission Closed-Circuit Television

Cable Television Fiber Optics

Television:Two Way Video, Two Way Audio

Full Duplex Teleconferences Compressed

Video

Online TechnologiesUsing Computer Based Systems to Deliver

Instruction

Important Issues Regarding Students

Students Must Understand:

Their Roles How to Use the

Technology Communications

Etiquette

Important Issues Regarding Teachers

Training Technical Expertise

Planning Facilitation

Problem Solving