An article published by Subhashni Appana, College of Foundation Studies, University of the South Pacific, Fiji studied the distance learning, which they defined as " a formal learning activity, which occurs when students and instructors are separated by geographic distance or by time. Learning is supported by communications technology such as television, videotape, computers, e-mail, and mail". They article also defined Online learning "any learning experience or environment that relies upon the Internet/World Wide Web (WWW or Web) as the primary delivery mode of communication and presentation". After further investigation Appana found that they were potential benefits to online learning which included, increased access to education, better quality of learning, increased preparation of students for a knowledge-based society, "lifelong" learning opportunity, profit making, and many more things. Research also found several limitation to online learning including online learning start-up funding, organizational preparedness & student readiness. Check out the article here. Have you found any relevant articles which discuss the primary benefits to online learning? if so add a comment below!
The taboo subject of Online Learning!
So why online learning?
Many people gawk at the thought of distance learning. I have heard every excuse in the book. I need to have face to face interaction, I need to be able to raise my hand and ask a question, I would procrastinate if all of my school work was online, and a host of other excuses. Although these reasons may be legitimate for some, many others prefer to use online learning or distance learning. In this blog I plan to discuss some of the issues associated with online learning as well as some of the positives. I will search for resources and articles in support of online learning as well as research which advises against. But first, watch this video created by edutopia which explains online learning. |
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