This document provides a guide to distance learning. It begins by defining distance learning as a way of educating students online by sending lectures and materials over the internet without being in a classroom. It notes that the number of distance learning students has skyrocketed from 6.6 million to over 400 million due to COVID-19. The guide then covers frequently asked questions about distance learning, best practices for building online courses, and the future of distance learning. It aims to help educators understand and embrace the challenges of distance teaching.
This document provides a guide to distance learning. It begins by defining distance learning as a way of educating students online by sending lectures and materials over the internet without being in a classroom. It notes that the number of distance learning students has skyrocketed from 6.6 million to over 400 million due to COVID-19. The guide then covers frequently asked questions about distance learning, best practices for building online courses, and the future of distance learning. It aims to help educators understand and embrace the challenges of distance teaching.
This document provides a guide to distance learning. It begins by defining distance learning as a way of educating students online by sending lectures and materials over the internet without being in a classroom. It notes that the number of distance learning students has skyrocketed from 6.6 million to over 400 million due to COVID-19. The guide then covers frequently asked questions about distance learning, best practices for building online courses, and the future of distance learning. It aims to help educators understand and embrace the challenges of distance teaching.
This document provides a guide to distance learning. It begins by defining distance learning as a way of educating students online by sending lectures and materials over the internet without being in a classroom. It notes that the number of distance learning students has skyrocketed from 6.6 million to over 400 million due to COVID-19. The guide then covers frequently asked questions about distance learning, best practices for building online courses, and the future of distance learning. It aims to help educators understand and embrace the challenges of distance teaching.
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In 2017, 6.6 million students enrolled in distance learning. Due to the
spread of COVID-19, that number has skyrocketed to over 400 million students..
Online learning from a distance has become a go-to method of
education, especially as we all adjust to new circumstances presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. “This is clearly an unprecedented time, and for universities, this may force online learning to become the new normal. Multiple studies suggest that most students are already confident that technology- enabled learning works, but this has probably been a difficult transition for some faculty members. I am hoping that universities and faculty members will embrace the challenge and adapt,” K. Holly Shiflett, director, North American partnerships, FutureLearn, said in a recent interview.
“I am hoping that universities and faculty members
will embrace the challenge and adapt.” K. Holly Shiflett, director, North American partnerships, FutureLearn
This is a truly transformative moment for many educators and
students alike.
Unfortunately, it can be a challenge for many educators to find the
time to create effective online courses.
That’s why we’re here to help!
What you’ll learn in this guide
This guide will help universities and faculty members understand and embrace the challenge of distance learning.
What is Distance Learning?
Synchronous vs Asynchronous Distance Learning
What Are the Types of Distance Learning?
What Are the Benefits of Distance Learning?
How Does Distance Learning Work?
A Typical Distance Learning Course
Does Distance Learning Have Value?
What Are the Disadvantages of Distance Learning?
Are Distance Learning Degrees Recognized?
Why use distance learning?
Best Practices for Building Online Courses
The Future of Distance Learning
What is distance learning?
Distance learning is a way of educating students online. Lectures and learning materials are sent over the internet. Students work from home, not in a classroom. There are many excellent benefits of distance learning. For one, it proves less expensive to support. For another, distance learning is not limited by geography. For example, you don’t need to be in the United States to take classes at a university located in America.
Due to the coronavirus, distance learning — typically a style of
teaching utilized by colleges and universities — is now being adopted by elementary and high school students as well. Entire school districts and campuses are being forced to create online-based learning opportunities and do it effectively.