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Trends In Education: Distance Learning
By John Chaplin
2007-07-31
I am reminded often of something that my uncle once told me: "Time moves on." He was right of course - and that's never been more true in the world of higher education. Largely the preserve of the well-to-do in the past, higher education has proven to be a means of upward mobility for millions in our world today.
And while the so-called 'experts' argue among themselves about future trends, we know one thing for certain: technology has turned the world of higher education upside-down. It is now the primary delivery channel for millions of students worldwide - in the form of 'Distance Education.' Coupling the power of the home PC with the interconnectivity of the Internet, distance learning is revolutionizing the educational landscape, right before our eyes.
Let's put it in it's most simple form: Distance learning means that a student can participate in class - in India, let's say - when the school is located in Boise, Idaho. Distance is no longer an obstacle - in fact, distance from the school, from the instructor, or from one's fellow-students has become irrelevant. What matters now is receiving the course content, whether one lives down the street or in another continent.
For those of us observing the landscape in the U.S., of course, this has a particular relevance, because of the aging of our population. And an older population means older students - students who have already taken on significant life responsibilities (job and family). Distance learning is the best - and probably only - option for them.
As more and more schools get on the distance learning bandwagon, and revamp their academic programs, this will, in turn, make it possible for an ever-widening circle of adults to take courses and eventually secure college and university degrees. As a result - and just
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What happens when you enroll in a distance learning program? Well, imagine a world where your entire academic program of study is handled via the Internet, using your PC at home. You will have to complete some assignments offline, of course (primarily the reading of required texts), but typically your class assignments and course (instructor) lectures will take place in an online environment. You will sign in to 'virtual classrooms' - a kind of chat room - to hear (and see!) your instructor. Communications not handled in-class will be taken care of through e-mails.
One of the great things about most distance learning programs is their approach to testing (exams). It is very difficult to replicate traditional examinations online. That is because those kinds of tests basically ask the student to repeat memorized information on paper. Since the student is offline, it is impossible to keep them from looking at their books and notes - so many schools offering distance learning programs have taken a different approach: completion of projects and research that force the student to take the information that they should have mastered, and use that in some way to complete the assignment.
What all of this means is that distance learning programs put a premium on 'learning by doing', not the rote regurgitation of bare facts. I believe that adults who complete their studies through a good, solid distance learning program will be better prepared to 'hit the ground running' and make a solid contribution as employees in any company.
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John Chaplin Writes about Online Education and University of Phoenix. Read about obtaining online college degrees at www.university-phoenix.com
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