Distance+Learning

1. Distance learning means different things to different people. How do you define distance learning?
===2. Distance learning can use several different delivery technologies. Identify and compare several different distance learning delivery technologies. What do you see as the future of these technologies?=== ===4. The terms //synchronous// and //asynchronous// distance learning are referred to several times in this chapter. Define and compare the two approaches. Especially identify the pedagogical benefits of each.=== ===5. Many educators do not see distance learning as ever replacing the teacher in the classroom. Do you believe that distance learning technologies will ever substantially replace teachers in K-12 classroom? If so, under what circumstances would this occur or be appropriate?===
 * ===I would define distance learning as someone who is able to learn, but not located in the same vicinity as the teacher. Students are able to receive a proper education by distance learning because all of the tools are given online.===
 * ===There were several different delivery technologies mentioned in this chapter.===
 * ===**Broadcasting- This distant learning delivery technology encompasses a live lecture through the television, where students can view at home.** ===
 * ===Videoconferencing- This distance learning delivery technology provides in interactive form of teaching and learning where the professor is located in a different location and is filming the lecture to a class synchronously.===
 * ===Online learning- This distance learning delivery technology is a form of asynchronous learning. It is not at a specified time and the students can go at their own pace to complete assignments.===
 * ===Blended Learning- This distance learning delivery technology combines and blends all of the different technologies to better suit the needs of the students.===
 * ===I believe blended and online learning and internet based computer technology will be used in the future. It meets the needs of different students by providing them to work freely anywhere.===
 * ===The synchronous approach happens at a scheduled specific time where a professor videoconferences or teaches online with students to present a lesson. Students are either able to ask questions by pushing a button on a microphone or they are able to write their questions down to receive a response by the teacher. The benefits of this approach is that it is interactive and you get immediate responses to questions or comments made and asked.===
 * ===The asynchronous approach is always available for students. Teachers are able to assign work on a web site and students can post their assignments, communicate without the professor, and upload items all on their own time. The benefit of this approach is that an individual can go on whenever or wherever to complete the necessary assignments for a class.===
 * ===I believe distance learning is very beneficial for a particular set of students. It offers students who are unable to take part of a traditional classroom setting to be educated virtually. I believe it will become very popular in the future as more students become comfortable with technology. However, I do not feel that it will totally replace teachers especially in the younger grades. ===