DISTANCE LEARNING

Question 1

one of the instructional methods that is use in teaching. It uses a telecommunication approach by means of using video technology or through live approach or taped messages from the instructor to the viewer

Answer 1

DISTANCE LEARNING

Question 2

ADVANTAGES OF DISTANCE LEARNING

Answer 2

• Increased accessibility in learning and training opportunity
• Increased opportunities for updating, retraining and personal enrichment
• Cost effective in educational resources
• Supports quality of current educational structures
• Convenience by means of time and space
• Introverted students will often speak up when given an opportunity to interact

Question 3

DISADVANTAGES OF DISTANCE LEARNING

Answer 3

• Does not offer an immediate feedback to assess student’s performance
• Not acknowledge by the community due to lack of resources
• It affects the students negatively in their verbal communication skills
• It affects mental health that the student may feel isolate or missed out the social-physical interactions found in traditional classroom setup

Question 4

THINGS TO CONSIDER IN DISTANCE LEARNING

Answer 4

• Instructor and student’s preparedness
• Attitude needed for distance learning
• Knowledge in handling network technology

Question 5

THINGS TO CONSIDER IN DISTANCE LEARNING

Answer 5

• Instructor and student’s preparedness
• Attitude needed for distance learning
• Knowledge in handling network technology

Question 6

It is desirable to practice by using mail course materials to students before the class or to make the materials readily available on a course web site

Answer 6

CLASS MANAGEMENT

Question 7

classroom contains a teaching podium with a control panel for the camera and monitors, microphone for teacher and computed hook-up, document camera and fax machine

Answer 7

INTERACTIVE TELEVISION CLASSES

Question 8

• Used to deliver information to college students, nurse, medtechs and patient
• ITV classrooms can be used in staff development

Answer 8

INTERACTIVE TELEVISION

Question 9

Classes are delivered via internet by means of a course network

Answer 9

INTERNET CLASSES

Question 10

MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT DISTANCE LEARNING

Answer 10

1. Online classes are easier than traditional classes
2. Online courses take less time than traditional courses.
3. I can work entirely at my own pace.
4. I won’t get to know the other students very well in an online course.
5. I won’t get individual attention from my professor.
6. I won’t learn as much in an online
7. Online degrees don’t carry the respect of traditional college