College-level credit granting distance education courses are on the uprise. In my opinion Moller, Huett, Foshay, and Coleman (2008) states that most higher education needs better instructional design for successful learning experiences to take place. They weigh in on the concern that distance education is relying too much on staff that has not been trained effectively in instructional design. I have to agree that this could in fact be reality. A professor from a previous class admitted to me that this was his or her first time teaching the class, and he or she had difficulty guiding me. The training depends on quick turn around times and the one size fits all way of thinking in all three articles (2008).
Distance learning does not provide the face-to-face learning environment that we have grown accustomed to through the past years. Simonsom (2000) states that distance learning education has been around for decades.He goes on to say how there is going to be a great growth in distance education in the future; however it will not replace the traditional schools.
Through the era of time design is changing and the old ways of doing things are not sufficient across the globe. Adult and child must be considered during instructional design. This must be considered to provide effective learning experiences for all types of learners.
First blog ever,
Sandra
References:
Moller, L., Foshay, W., & Huett, J. (2008). The evolution of distance education: Implications for instructional design on the potential of the Web (Part 1: Training and Development). Tech Trends, 52(3), 70-75. Use of the Academic Search Premier database, and search using the article's title.
Moller, L., Foshay, W., & Huett, J. (2008). The evolution of distance education: Implications for instructional design on the potential of the Web (Part 2: Higher Education). Tech Trends, 52(4), 66-70.. Use of the Academic Search Premier database, and search using the article's title.
Moller, L., Foshay, W., & Huett, J. (2008). The evolution of distance education: Implications for instructional design on the potential of the Web (Part 3: K12). Tech Trends, 52(5), 63-67. Use of the Academic Search Premier database, and search using the article's title.
Simonson, M. (2000). Making decisions: The use of electronic technology in online classes. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 84, 29-34.
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ReplyDeleteI also agree that distance learning does not provide the face-to-face interaction as a tradition class. I know the professors of online classes can be reached. However, I miss not having the teacher there to talk in the flesh. -Belinda V:)
Hello Sandra-
ReplyDeleteLove the design of your blog, very vibrant and I love the color. I agree that as time changes, we must change the way we do things. Many people are not open to change, but hopefully those within technology will be more open since technology is already ever changing within our society.
- Ashley
I agree with Belinda that the biggest drawback to online schooling is the lack of face time with the instructor. However, I also believe that it is something that can be easy to adapt to. I have had professors that I have never met but felt comfortable with. I have also found it nice at times not to have a teacher leering over my shoulder while I work. As distance education becomes more popular, I think the lack of face time will become less of an issue. Is that a good thing or a bad thing?
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