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