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Distance education, or distance learning, is a field of education that focuses on the pedagogy/andragogy, technology, and instructional systems design that is effectively incorporated in delivering education to students who are not physically "on site" to receive their education. Instead, teachers and students may communicate asynchronously (at times of their own choosing) by exchanging printed or electronic media, or through technology that allows them to communicate in real time (synchronously). Distance education courses that require a physical on-site presence for any reason including the taking of examinations is considered to be a hybrid or blended course or program.
Types of distance education courses:
- Correspondence conducted through regular mail
- Internet conducted either synchronously or asynchronously
- Telecourse/Broadcast where content is delivered via radio or television
- CD-ROM where the student interacts with computer content stored on a CD-ROM
- PocketPC/Mobile Learning where the student accesses course content stored on a mobile device or through a wireless server
Origins
One of the oldest distance education universities is the University of South Africa, which has been offering Correspondence Education courses since 1946. The largest distance education university in the United Kingdom is the Open University founded 1969. In Germany the FernUniversität in Hagen was founded 1974. There are now many similar institutions around the world, often with the name Open University (in English or in the local language), and these are listed below. More on [ Distance education ]
National Distance Learning Week is Nov 9-13. Join FLVS as we celebrate with guest speakers, course demos and more! http://bit.ly/10CgL4
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National Distance Learning Week is Nov 9-13. Join FLVS as we celebrate with guest speakers, course demos and more! http://bit.ly/10CgL4
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Next week is Distance Learning Week- Celebrate by participating in a webinar! http://www.jsunews.com/news/?newsID=390
JSUNews (JSUNews) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:17:54 -0000
Next week is Distance Learning Week- Celebrate by participating in a webinar! http://www.jsunews.com/news/?newsID=390
South African Herb Academy , Distance Learning Herbology Short Courses! http://bit2.ca/4c5sM
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South African Herb Academy , Distance Learning Herbology Short Courses! http://bit2.ca/4c5sM
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Just got back from teaching our last distance learning class on Egypt for the year. Joined by schools in Dike-New Hartford & Swea City, IA.
BlackIowa (AAMI) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:52:34 -0000
Just got back from teaching our last distance learning class on Egypt for the year. Joined by schools in Dike-New Hartford & Swea City, IA.
Abbycon.com's Directory of Distance Education - The specialized directory of distance learning and educational facilities, worldwide.
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Centre for Self Managed Learning (SML) - Promotes the wider use of SML and provides a network giving advice and support to people involved in SML.
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Distance Learning - News, articles, resources, and discussion of distance learning from About.com.
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Distance-Educator.com - Links educators, students, retailers, and professionals in a single network.
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Free-Ed.Net - Free online courses, tutorials, study guides and lessons in 120 academic and vocational/technical topic areas.
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Gateway Preparatory School - Offers accelerated distance education for homeschool students, college prep, and SAT prep.
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Indiana State University - DegreeLink Program - Transfer your associate degree credit to Indiana State University, and complete a bachelor's degree via the Internet, live television, correspondence, or videotapes - anywhere in Indiana.
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Laragh CourseWare's Office Administration Suite - Laragh CourseWare's 3-CD Office Administration Suite covers the CPS examination curriculum of the IAAP, deliverig key administrative, communication, computer, and bookkeeping competencies.
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LearnLinc Live Internet Learning - LearnLinc 4.0 software for live online learning via a virtual classroom carried over the Internet, corporate or university intranets, or wide area network environments.
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Lifelong Learners - Distance learning courses from Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm (Sweden).
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NetWORLD University - NetWORLD University provides online web based training and education on most computer and business related topics.
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PassKey, A Prescriptive Learning System - Self-paced computer-based learning system teaches basic-skills proficiency in reading, writing, mathematics, and science. The program is designed for young adults, but many courses would be appropriate for younger children as well.
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PBS Adult Learning - Information on degrees at a distance, including workplace skills, literacy tools, management development and executive education.
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Project VIEW - Technology Innovation Challenge Grant led by the Schenectady City School District. Harnesses distance learning technologies in a classroom environment.
Southeast Online - Southeast Missouri State University's Distance Education site providing access to education through technology mediated courses.
Teleclass Canada Distance Learning Centre - Teleclasses are live interactive training classes from the convenience of home or office via telephone. Choose from a wide range of topics.
The Center for Distance Learning Research - The center's mission is to provide timely and appropriate information on the development, application and maintenance of information technology systems. This information is provided through demonstration, training, publications and technical assistance.
The Malet Street Gazette - Online tutorial program for University of London External Programme (Laws) students.
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University of Minnesota - Independent and Distance Learning - Correspondence,Internet, and other distance learning courses offered by the University of Minnesota. You do not need to come to campus or be admitted to any degree program.
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University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies - Offers correspondence and on-line courses for distance learning.
Meta Description: [ At the School of Continuing Studies, University of Toronto, you register online to take University level continuing education courses online,in-class,through distance learning, or correspondence. ]
Wired News: Online Schools Under Scrutiny - Some charter schools are being run in a slipshod manner.
Wired News: Virtual Degrees Virtually Tough - Don't expect an OnlineU.com diploma to compete with a Harvard degree anytime soon.
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