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Mobile Learning and Distance Education
Can mobile technology improve flexibility and quality of
interaction for graduatestudents in distance programs? This paper
reports the results of an innovative study
exploring the usability, learning, and social interaction of
mobile access to online coursematerials at a Canadian distance
education university. Through a system calledMobiGlam, students
accessed Moodle course materials on a variety of mobile devices.The
Framework for the Rational Analysis of Mobile Education (FRAME)
model (Koole,2006) was used to examine the complexities of this
mobile system, its perceivedusefulness, and potential impact on
distance students. The researchers recommend furtherstudy of the
balance between the controls and constraints of social technologies
and theneeds of distance students. Is there a way to achieve a
balance so as to encourageadaptation to new technologies and a
greater sense of connectedness among learners?As a result of the
study, the researchers remain supportive of device-agnostic
mobiletools that permit the greatest freedom of choice to distance
learners.
Est-ce que la technologie sans fil peut amliorer la souplesse et
la qualit de linteractionpour les tudiants de 2me et 3me cycles
dans des programmes distance? Cette tuderapporte les rsultats dune
recherche novatrice qui explore la facilit
dutilisation,lapprentissage et linteraction sociale de laccs sans
fil au contenu de cours en lignedans une universit canadienne
dducation distance. Par lentremise dun systmeappel MobiGlam, les
tudiants pouvaient accder du matriel de cours Moodle partirde
divers appareils sans fil. Le Framework for the Rational Analysis
of Mobile Education(FRAME) (Koole, 2006) fut le modle utilis afin
dexaminer les complexits de cesystme sans fil, son utilit perue et
son impact potentiel sur les tudiants distance. Leschercheurs
recommandent une tude plus approfondie de lquilibre entre les
contrles et
contraintes des technologies sociales et les besoins des
tudiants distance. Peut-onatteindre un certain quilibre de manire
promouvoir ladaptation aux nouvellestechnologies et un plus grand
sentiment de connexit parmi les tudiants? la suitede cette tude,
les chercheurs continuent prner lutilisation doutils sans fil
dispositif indpendant qui offrent une plus grande libert de choix
aux tudiants distance.
Distance Learning DegreePrograms
A distance learning degree programoffers online educational
opportunities for those students that cannotattend a traditional
college. This course of study is gaining in popularity as consumers
are discovering thebenefits of an online education. Distance
learning degree programs can enable anyone to earn a collegedegree,
from a two-year associates degree, to a bachelor's, a master's, or
even a doctorate. As colleges arediscovering the effectiveness and
efficiency of these courses, distance learning is gaining credence
with
prospective students as well.
These courses have developed from mail-order educations to fully
accredited college and universityoutreach programs. Through the use
of a personal computer, a student can study and earn certification
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one of many subject areas from the privacy and convenience of
home, to the confines of an office workspace, or even in a public
library or other area with available Internet access. The areas for
educationalinterest in a distance learning degreeprogram are almost
limitless. Some of the offered coursework from aquick scan on the
Internet showed distance learning degree programs in business,
education, arts andhumanities, engineering, law and criminal
justice, science, social science, and technology, just to name
afew.
Schools offer over three hundred different areas of learning
resources over the Internet. A person can earnan online education,
attend general online courses, get computer training, and take
personal developmentcourses all throughdistance learning degree
programs. If someone wants to earn an MBA, enroll incontinuing
education courses, enter career training or a certificate program,
they can do so through adistance learning degree program. Almost
every religion offers this option, so if a student is interested
in
becoming a pastor or church worker, they can do so.
An education in this matter is available in almost every nation
in the world and in almost every language.Just as with regular
college or university attendance, financial aid is available
through the different schoolsand through the federal government. If
a person qualifies, they can receive grants from the government
sothat the distance learning degree programs are totally free. If
someone is interested in attending college andearning an education,
but never found the right time, a distance learning degree program
can enable them todo so. "And the LORD appointed a set time,
saying, To morrow the LORD shall do this thing in the land."
Distance Learning Degree
A distance learning degree is a degree offered by colleges and
universities as an alternative toattending traditional campus
classes. With distance learning degrees, students can get
theirinformation from a variety of sources other than a teacher
using a lecture format. When astudent can earn an online degree,
that student can possibly get an education that would haveotherwise
been difficult to obtain. Online degrees are becoming more popular
as the Internethas opened up a new market for education and the
education field online is getting broader.The classroom of today is
incorporating computer technology and the instant access to
knowledge with distance learning.
In days gone by, students had to be prepared to attend a college
campus and attend collegeduring the hours of classes scheduled
only. The Internet and the availability of distancelearning degrees
have changed education today. Education has opened up into a whole
newarena as students can take classes online and complete their
educations over the Internet. Anonline college degreewill allow
students to take courses and subjects from schools that are
inanother state or country, with the ease of clicking a button. The
face of education is changingas students find the Internet and
obtaining a degree online the answer to their
educationdilemmas.
There are many differentdistance learning degreesavailable
today. Colleges, educationalinstitutions, and universities are
adding disciplines every year that can be obtained online, or
through a distance education course. These up to date education
centers are meeting thedemands of students that want to continue
their educations but cannot afford to leave the jobmarket, leave
home, or live on a costly college campus. Schools now offer
distance educationdegrees in Accounting, Computer Technologies,
Psychology, Business Management, andeven a variety of Arts. And
many of the pioneer Internet learning agencies have
becomeaccredited offering a quality online college degree.
If you are considering returning to school, then perhaps a
distance learning degree will helpmake your decision easier.
Flexibility, and the ability to work at your own pace can make
adistance learning degree an attractive alternative to conventional
college. However, studying
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at home will take discipline, as there can be many distractions
and many reasons to "put off"getting your work done. Any degree
from any school should take time and energy tocomplete. Start today
and explore the many options of obtaining a degree online for
youreducational needs.
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Distance Learning University
Distance learning university requirements are the same as
traditional universityrequirements, with the exception that the
student can complete his/her entire degree fromthe comfort of their
own home. A distance learning college is a college that allows
astudent the flexibility in schedule and time to complete an
educational program. Not
every university program of this nature is accredited to award a
degree. They may onlyaward certificates in specialized areas that
are recognized by employers or for purepersonal academic
enhancement.
Education through an online program can offer the student an
alternative avenue forachieving their academic and career goals
than that of traditional colleges anduniversities. This type of
educational avenue can be obtained via the Internet or throughhome
correspondence courses. If a student is looking for a distance
learning college thatis accredited, the DETC, or Distance Education
and Training Council lists approvedschools on their website. The
DETC approves a distance learning university after areview of the
curriculum has been validated and a probationary period has been
served.
This ensures that any degree awarded is recognized on the
national level.
For those that wish to enhance their knowledge for personal
pleasure, lists of collegesthat offer these programs can be found
by using an Internet search engine, in local phonebooks and
newspapers and on television commercials. A distance learning
universityoffers the student a chance to attend school from
anywhere in the world withoutmandatory physical class attendance. A
growing number of adults are choosing to enrollin a distance
learning college program in order to continue to fulfill their work
and familyresponsibilities while attending a higher education
institute. This is not a new concept,and has been getting more
attention in recent years due to the explosive increase
ininstitutions that offer many or all courses online.
Educators are realizing that the traditional methods for
achieving a higher education doesnot apply to everyone, and that
information and knowledge can be taught just asefficiently through
distance learning. A distance learning college now has the ability
toaward financial aid and loans if they pursue accreditation from a
regionally accreditationagency. This is becoming a high priority
for a distance learning university because thecosts of higher
education are rising at a tremendous rate. It is advised that a
prospectivestudent gain as much information as possible. While
there are many legitimate
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institutions, there are also illegitimate ones. Precautions
should be taken before enrollingin any educational program. "Shew
me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths" (Psalm25:4). Anyone
seeking an education can seek the Lord for help in making the
bestchoices.
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