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Distance Education and the Internet TECH4101. Dr. Alaa Sadik Instructional & Learning Technologies Department www.alaasadik.net alaasadik@squ.edu.om. Distance Education and the Internet TECH4101. Lecture Two (Week 3) Key Issues in Distance Education
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Distance Education and the Internet TECH4101 Dr. Alaa Sadik Instructional & Learning Technologies Department www.alaasadik.net alaasadik@squ.edu.om
Distance Education and the Internet TECH4101 Lecture Two (Week 3) Key Issues in Distance Education The educational relationship in DE- Interaction at a distance
The Educational Relationship in Distance Education In face-to-face education: The teacher can play an essential role in facilitating learning and supporting students. How? • prepare lessons, • discuss students, • manage the class, • select the needed technology, • suggest activities, • assess students and provide reinforcement.
The Educational Relationship in Distance Education In distance education: Although DE is recognised by the separation between the tutor and learners,an important role can be played by distance tutors. How?
The Educational Relationship in Distance Education In distance education: Although DE is recognised by the separation between the tutor and learners,an important role can be played by distance tutors. How? • deliver instructional materials, • suggest learning resources, • use appropriate interaction technology, • respond to students’ questions. • select the appropriate form of assessment.
The Educational Relationship in Distance Education In distance education: Therefore, a DE environment has two main components: • The content • The dialogue
The Educational Relationship in Distance Education In distance education: Therefore, a DE environment has two main components: • The content (course instructor and designer) • The dialogue(instructor’s and facilitator’s roles)
The Educational Relationship in Distance Education In distance education: Components of DE environments: • The dialogue(tutor’s role) Important for activating the use of new knowledge and facilitating assessment of students’ progress.
The Educational Relationship in Distance Education In distance education: Components of DE environments: • The dialogue(tutor’s role) How can be achieved?
The Educational Relationship in Distance Education In distance education: Components of DE environments: • The dialogue(tutor’s role) • The tutor may visit the distant site, or students may take a trip to a central site. • The tutor may use technology to interact and support students.
Interact Develop Deliver The Educational Relationship in Distance Education The dialogue (tutor’s role) The dialogue in the absence of two-way communication technology (e.g., printed materials, TV and phone calls). Model 1
The Educational Relationship in Distance Education The dialogue (tutor’s role) The dialogue using two-way communication technology (e.g., the Internet) Model 2 The same medium can be used to distribute the content and facilitate interaction
Interaction at a Distance Interaction • A process of communication that happens between the learner and the learning environment in which the learner takes a more positive role. • Interactivity has been described as a key to success in traditional classroom to enhance learning and motivate learners.
Interaction at a Distance Types of Interaction • Social interaction 1. Student-instructor interaction 2. Student-student interaction • Individual interaction 3. Student-content interaction
Interaction at a Distance Social Interaction 1. Student-instructor interaction Occurs between the learner and the instructor. Why? To motivate and support the learner and allows for clarification of any misunderstanding.
Interaction at a Distance Social Interaction 2. Student-Student interaction Occurs between one learner and another learner, with or without the presence of an instructor. Used to negotiate information and share learning experience.
Interaction at a Distance Individual Interaction 3. Learner-content interaction Occurs between the learner and the learning content to bring about changes in the learner’s understanding.
Interaction at a Distance Types of Social Interaction • Time-dependent (synchronous) • Time-independent (asynchronous)
Interaction at a Distance Types of Social Interaction • Time-dependent (synchronous) Using real-time communication technology (e.g., telephone, video conferencing, chatting…)
Interaction at a Distance Types of Social Interaction • Time-independent (asynchronous) Using communication tools (e.g., fax, e-mail, discussion boards…).
Interaction at a Distance Encouraging interaction at a distance. 1. Student-instructor interaction. Student-instructor interaction can be constructed and fostered in DE. How? Using various strategies • communication tools, • social networks, • questions and quizzes.
Interaction at a Distance Encouraging interaction at a distance. 2. Student-student interaction Student-student interaction can be constructed and fostered in DE. How? Using various strategies • … • … • …
Interaction at a Distance Encouraging interaction at a distance: How? 3. Student-content interaction Student-content interaction can be constructed and fostered in DE. How? Using various strategies • … • … • …
The End Questions, Discussions & Activities
Activity Finding examples of different types of interaction in distance education • Search for one of the universities/institutes that provide distance education courses/programs, and find information about the course/program (from the university/institute web site), including: regulations, policy, support, subject matter, materials, interaction, costs, etc. • Find more info about types and importance of interaction supported in this course/program. • Find the technology used by the university/institute and students (e.g., printed materials, email, audio/video conferencing…) that support types of interaction mentioned in Lecture 2. • Post up-to 500 words of your findings to your blog (at blogger.com).