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After reading the three articles by Moller, Huett, Foshay and Coleman, and listening to the Simonson video programs, compare and contrast the reasons these authors believe there is a need to evolve distance education to the next generation. Do you agree with their positions? Why or why not?
ReplyDeleteMoller, L., Foshay, W., & Huett, J. (2008, May/June) states that, “the motivating factor for corporate e-learning are predominantly economic. “ “E learning is instantly available, providing timely and on-demand learning access impossible in a traditional training center.”
Anderson (2008, p. 52) found that, “distance education has attracted students who value freedom and independence.”
Simonson (2000) states that, “the key to success in distance learning isn’t what’s used its how it’s used.” He advocates for a 4 step equivalency theory outline, “to ensure online students and those in face-to-face classes learn in fundamentally different environments.” Simonson on the DVD points, “out that there was 1 1/2 million students in distance education 5 years ago and that there are over 6 million now a 300% increase.” What do you think the numbers will be 5 years from now?
After all isn’t this why most of us are taking distance classes? I am taking them because of the freedom and independence I have in completing the class work. Why are you taking them?
All of the articles we have read and video we have heard advocate for evolving distance education for the next generation. They all feel that there is a need to evolve distance learning for the benefit of using all learning strategies which aren’t always available in the regular education classroom.
All the authors feel that distance education hold promises for the here and now as well as the future. I agree with them. I want to be ready to meet the changes that are coming in education. No Child Left Behind was just the beginning of educational change.
References:
Anderson, T. (Ed.). (2008). The theory and practice of online learning. (2nd ed.). Edmonton, AB: Athabasca University Press.
Moller, L., Foshay, W., & Huett, J. (2008, May/June). The evolution of distance education: Implications for instructional design on the potential of the Web (Part 1: Training and Development). TechTrends, 52(3), 70–75.
Moller, L., Foshay, W., & Huett, J. (2008, July/August). The evolution of distance education: Implications for instructional design on the potential of the Web (Part 2: Higher Education). TechTrends, 52(4), 66–70.
Huett, J., Moller, L., Foshay, W. & Coleman, C. (2008, September/October). The evolution of distance education: Implications for instructional design on the potential of the Web (Part 3: K12). TechTrends, 52(5), 63–67.
Simonson, M. (2000). Making decisions: The use of electronic technology in online classes. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 84, 29–34.
DVD: Laureate Education, Inc. (2008). Principles of Distance Education. Baltimore: Simonson, M.
Lynne
ReplyDeleteI think that distance education has greatly evolved and it will continue to evolve. We are currently witnessing some of the advancements of DE. High school students have to option to take courses that are not offered at their school or completely enroll in high school online. I do believe that distance education will be used for K-8 education in the near future. But, for the evolution to occur, the correct people must be in place and all teachers will have to buy in to this idea. I think buying in will be the hardest part of K-12 distance education.
Marsha Jones
Lynne,
ReplyDeleteHi. Having now experienced distance learning yourself, and taking into account the readings and videos for this module, where do you see weakness in distance education? For instance, what could be done for you as a distance learner that would help or enhance your experience?
-Christine
I do not see any weaknesses in distance education. I love distance learning. I love the freedom it allows. I would like to do some group projects I think that would be a challenge.
ReplyDeleteMarsha
ReplyDeleteI agree that K-8 will be a potential problem. I believe that the lower grade teachers will be the biggest problem as K-2 is still not as accountable as 3-12. Many states don't mandate testing of those students and many lower elementary teachers that I have worked with before teaching and as a parent don't advocate computer learning. Most of them want the old fashion classroom with constant quiet students doing work at their desks.
I wrote on Katherine's http://kat-edutech.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteand Amy's blog http://acantymagli.blogspot.com/