DE Defined

Question 1

6 Common Features to Definitions

Answer 1

1. Separation of teacher and learner (e.g. time, space or both)
2. Accreditation/Certificationof learning by an institution or agency
3. Mixed-media courseware: print, radio, tv, audio/video cassettes, computer based learning, telecommunications; courseware is pretested and validated before use
4. Two-way communication: allows interaction; may be synchronous or asynchronous
5. Possibility offace to face meetings: tutorials, laboratory or practice sessions
6. Industrialized processes in course development: labor is divided and tasks assigned to various staff

Question 2

DE usually Print based

Answer 2

Correspondence Education / Home Study / Independent Study

Question 3

Education where instruction is outside central campus

Answer 3

External Studies

Question 4

Education which is non-credit

Answer 4

Continuing Education

Question 5

DE which emphasizes teacher’s role rather than the system

Answer 5

Distance Teaching

Question 6

Education where materials are step-by-step and exercises are self-assessed

Answer 6

Self-Instruction

Question 7

Education which emphasizes Andragogy (principles of adult learning)
rather than Pedagogy (child-centered learning)

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Adult Education

Question 8

Education where systems of teaching and learning use technology other than print (e.g. play a major role)

Answer 8

Technology-Based Mediated Education

Question 9

Education where objectives, content, methods, support and sequences are negotiated

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Learner-Centered Education

Question 10

Educational Philosophy giving learners choices

Answer 10

Open Learning

Question 11

Lack of formal entry requirements (prerequisite credentials, entrance exam)

Answer 11

Open Access

Question 12

Education via a creation of environments characterized by a diversity of learning styles and learner needs, equity in curriculum and pedagogy and fosters lifelong learning habits and skills

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Flexible Learning

Question 13

Learning beyond classrooms combined with classroom modes.

Answer 13

Distributed Learning

Question 14

DE course where at least 80% is delivered online.

Answer 14

Online Course

Question 15

DE course where 30 to 79% is delivered online

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Blended or Hybrid

Question 16

DE course where less than 30% is delivered online

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Web Facilitated

Question 17

Conclusions about instruction delivered to distance learners which are directly related to effectiveness

Answer 17

1. Training of teachers in effective instructional strategies
2. Courses should be carefully designed and developed before instruction begins
3. Ideas and concepts must be visualizedwhen designing instruction
4. Adequate support systems must be in place
5. Interaction between instructor and students must be possible and encouraged
6. Assessments must be related to specific learning outcomes

Question 18

The keys to successful distance education

Answer 18

1. Design
2. Development
3. Delivery

Question 19

Technology which is an innovation filling a role in a market that the older technology could not fill. It then successfully moves up and eventually overturns an existing dominant technology.

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Disruptive Technology

Question 20

Technology which is an innovation of established products comprised of incremental product improvements.

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Sustaining Technology

Question 21

Per Keegan, 5 main elements used to compose a comprehensive definition of DE

Answer 21

1. Quasi Permanent separation
2. Influence of an educational organization - planning, preparation of learning materials; provision of student support services
3. Use of Technical Media - to unite teacher and learner; to carry the content of the course
4. Provision of 2 way communication - so the student by benefit from dialogue
5. Quasi Permanent absence of the learning group - people usually taught as individuals and not in groups