Distance education is a term that is used in relation to a wide range of educational programs and courses, ranging from advanced training courses that do not have accreditation to accredited higher education programs that enable students to closely communicate with their teachers and fellow students, as is the case with full-time education. . In order to ensure effective communication, distance learning a range of tools are used, including interactive computer programs, the Internet, e-mail, telephone, fax, and postal mail.
Distance learning is becoming an extremely popular form of learning due to its convenience and flexibility. It removes the main barrier that keeps many professionals and business people from continuing education, eliminating the need to attend classes according to the established schedule. Distance learners can choose a convenient time for classes according to their own schedule.
Fundamentals of successful distance education
There are three main characteristics of a quality program for adult students:
- Course structure
A quality distance education program does not just copy the lecture program, providing the opportunity to read them on a computer screen. Instead of simply duplicating a face-to-face study program, the course should be carefully designed to engage the student in a meaningful way. At the same time, many students begin to feel that they are more involved in the learning process than they have ever been involved in full-time study. The structure of the course should give you more control over the learning process than would be possible with a full-time course. The course should be learner centered, allowing the student to tailor the course content to his or her personal needs and goals. - Means and methods of communication
A distance education program may involve a range of information delivery methods, including regular mail, telephone | and fax, Internet, e-mail, interactive TV, teleconferences, and audio and video conferences. Communication methods should be as appropriate as possible for your learning style. Courses of study can be synchronous or asynchronous.
Synchronous courses require the simultaneous participation of teachers and students and their interaction in real time. The means of information delivery in this case include interactive television and video conferencing. Asynchronous methods, in contrast to synchronous ones, are very flexible and allow the student to choose the time that is convenient for him to work on the course material. Programs that use asynchronous communication methods involve the use of the Internet, e-mail, videotapes, and regular mail. - Support and contact with students
Contrary to what many people think, students enrolled in a good distance education program should not feel isolated from each other. A quality program involves many ways and techniques to create a real atmosphere of interaction. When choosing a distance education program, ask how students receive help and support from their instructors. A good distance learning creates the feeling that the faculty is more easily accessible than with a conventional form of education. Make sure there are online support, chat rooms and forums, online bulletin boards, online shops, and other student counseling and support tools.
Types of Distance Education Programs
Educational institutions offering distance education programs can be divided into three categories:
"Natural" distance universities
For example, in the USA, such educational institutions There are not too many programs offering bachelor's and master's degrees. Decent educational institutions have the necessary accreditation. At the same time, there are also non-accredited programs, so it is important to find out what kind of accreditation the specific program you are interested in has.
Providers of corporate trainings and/or continuing education courses
These organizations provide training, certification programs and other educational programs designed to develop any professional skills. These are, as a rule, not accredited programs, formed in accordance with the individual requirements of clients. Thus, this type of educational institution offers very different programs in terms of quality. Therefore, in this case, it is important to find out as much as possible about the structure of the course, the means and methods of communication, as well as learn about how student support is organized and provided.
Traditional universities offering online education
Many traditional universities and colleges in Lately began to offer their programs online, thus expanding the list of offered training programs. Unfortunately, very few traditional universities and colleges offer complete and holistic online versions of their programs.
The rise in popularity of distance education - why now?
Correspondence education was one of the early forms of distance education in the nineteenth and early twentieth century. With the advent of radio and television, experiments began to expand the content of the courses through the use of new media. The limiting factor in these early forms of distance education was the one-way format of information delivery, and as a result, the lack of interactivity in the interaction of students with the instructor.
In the 1980s, advances in technology in television and radio broadcasting enabled large corporations and the military to use satellite and wired data communications as an effective way to train personnel at various locations. IN last decade With the development of personal computers and the Internet, distance education has become available for individual purposes as well as for corporations. All segments of society now have unparalleled educational opportunities, thanks to Internet-based courses and the opportunity to interact on a global scale.
The need to learn will encourage further growth. To succeed in today's knowledge-based economy, everyone simply needs to constantly improve their skills and skill levels. As interactive, network-based systems and other advanced technologies are created, virtual classrooms will play a leading role in meeting the need for continuing education experts agree.
Now let's dispel some misconceptions.
Distance education has more to do with technology.
Distance education has more in common with education. Although, it is technology that has driven the growth of distance education, making it possible for many people to continue their education - this includes people living in remote areas, people with physical problems, as well as those whose schedules do not allow them to attend traditional classes based on presence in the classroom.
Distance learning limits communication with people.
Quite the opposite. While distance education may involve participants being located on different continents, many acknowledge that they receive much more individual attention and opportunities to interact with the instructor and fellow students than would normally be possible. A quality distance program engages students through group projects and online discussions. At the same time, teachers respond to your questions in a timely manner and regularly evaluate your work, and students have many opportunities to interact with each other.
A university degree obtained remotely is just a decoration.
Despite popular belief that the classroom is the best place for study, studies show that distance education can be just as effective, and sometimes more effective, than daily form learning with regular classroom attendance.
When evaluating the quality of a higher education program, it is very important to understand the accreditation scheme of the institution of interest. At the same time, the same accreditation scheme can be applied to distance and traditional universities, which means that both of these institutions meet the same standards.
Another factor to consider when thinking about program quality is that, due to their specific nature, quality distance higher education programs require a higher level of self-discipline and motivation than most traditional programs. Therefore, a degree from an accredited distance education university indicates that the student is highly organized and goal oriented.
Distance education comes easy.
Distance education imposes a certain responsibility on the student. In a classroom environment, the need to maintain standards in the face of fellow students is a motivating factor in itself. With distance learning, there is no such incentive - enrollment in the course and successful completion of the course entirely depends only on the student himself. Distance education is suitable for motivated, adult students who are ready to study responsibly without unnecessary reminders from fellow students and the teacher.
Choosing a distance education program
The proposed list of questions will help you choose the right distance program:
What is required of the student? How often will you have to work in class? Will it be necessary to participate in discussions? Fulfill written works? Tests?
Is it possible to help in solving technical problems? If you have problems accessing your work, can the school help you? How fast?
Does the faculty have experience working with adult students? Does the faculty staff have experience in distance teaching?
How responsive are your instructors? If you have comments or questions, how quickly can you get a response back? Is it possible to delay the response for a week, two, - a month?
What if you don't get a response at all? What should you do if your professor has not answered your questions for a month or more? Find out who you can call and what action will be taken.
Ask for a few addresses of current students and/or alumni to talk to. You should talk to potential teachers before you enroll in a remote program. Make sure they are able to answer your questions.
Shortening the distance
To make sure that you can become part of the student community and not be isolated while doing your course, ask these questions when choosing a distance program:
What has been done to ensure communication between the student and the instructor?
How do students interact with each other?
Do students meet? When?
How often do contacts occur between students? For what purpose?
Even if you have received positive answers to all your questions, it is still important to get the opinion of already enrolled students and graduates. Schools with a good reputation will provide you with all the necessary contact details.
More about distance education
GNAcademy.org
A resource dedicated to distance education programs
www.gnacademy.org
Net.learning
www.pbs.org/netlearning
U.S. Distanxce Learning Association
Distance education in the USA
www.usdla.org
Distance Learning Resource Network
Basic information about distance education
www.wested.org/tie/dlrn
The material was provided by the educational agency "STUDY flight".
Discussion
The questions are appropriate, because in most cases they just sell the crust. I also know the National Academy of Modern Technologies, there is also a distance station there and the manager leads you
Hello! I really want to get a second education. Please tell me how I can get a distance education via mail or the Internet. Thank you very much in advance.
08/22/2008 11:45:13 AM, Olga 01/25/2008 01:22:50, AndreyI want to get a Passenger Services Agent Certificate, distance learning via the Internet, the college itself is located in Dublin.
their website is www.cmit.ie
do you think this is not charlatanism? can they be trusted?
09.10.2007 11:59:15, Maria10/31/2006 01:50:53 PM, Ofelya
Distance education at RUDN turned out to be nothing more than a fiction, at least for me. I am his former student of the Faculty of Humanities and social sciences majoring in history.
It so happened that I left the country and continue my studies abroad in foreign university, but I really did not want to quit what I had already started and was ready to continue receiving education remotely.
The search for responsible persons for this department of education took me about a month. There was no information on the site, and personally no one knew anything. that is, I had to simply go around all the faculties asking secretaries and professors questions until I found the person I needed at the economic department.
He was very kind, explained that this system exists and operates, and directed me to the knowledgeable ones at his faculty. The circle is closed. I already visited them and they told me that they didn’t even hear, and if they did (as it turned out later), then nothing shines for me, as a student in a non-prestigious specialty, since no one will do anything for me alone, here if the whole group was about to leave, then they would look.
I spent about 3 months collecting all the information and coming up with opportunities (I never had any financial problems, but no one asked for money either). My result - I dropped out own will with the right to restore within 5 years ... Let's wait - we'll see what happens next ...
Enough accreditation for correspondence form.
In Russia, there are now practically no universities that do not work in the field of distance education in one form or another. Most advanced:
MESI, Link, SSU, PFUR in Moscow,
TUSUR, VVUES, YURGUES, etc. in the province.
Check out http://openet.ru
A few notes about the article.
The article, to put it mildly, is somewhat late and reflects the situation about 5 years ago.
Currently, distance learning (DL) has become quite widespread in Russia.
The first and most successful project was the DL system of the Moscow Institute of Economics and Statistics (now MESI University). Currently, about 20 thousand people are studying at the SDO MESI. Now the most famous and developed projects are the systems of DO "Link" and the Modern Humanitarian University. It should be noted that all these three projects profess completely different approaches and principles. There is no single recipe yet.
It should be noted that since 2001, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation has begun to create a unified information and educational environment for open education. Information about this project is presented in the http://openet.ru portal.
Before talking seriously about the problem, it is necessary to define the terminology.
First of all, there is NO DISTANCE FORM of education in Russia. There is only full-time, part-time, part-time (evening) education and external studies.
Only TECHNOLOGIES of knowledge transfer are remote.
These technologies are:
- Internet technologies,
- Case technologies,
- video (television) technologies
- postal
- other.
In any case, the university must be accredited and certified according to these training programs.
As for the ease of learning with the use of distance learning technologies, this is a myth. The student will have to work more than in traditional forms. The simplification consists only in the fact that the student can independently determine the terms of study and (partially) the order of studying the disciplines, in accordance with their financial and time capabilities.
Unfortunately, it is difficult to give a lot of information in a small note, so ask questions, and I will try to answer them.
Sincerely, A. Popov,
Deputy Director of the Institute for Distance and distance learning South Russian State University of Economics and Service.
Answer me please
Please answer this question.
The university where I want to study remotely is accredited for full-time and part-time education in the direction of management. Will my distance learning be accredited or should the university provide me with an accreditation certificate specifically for distance education,
Answer me please
Very interesting stuff. It would be interesting to learn about Russian universities where one could get a higher economic education remotely.
09/11/2001 09:51:08, Katerina M.Very interesting. Because right now I am concerned about the choice of a distance learning program.
It's a pity that the situation in Russia is not covered
Currently, young people are striving for more convenient living conditions that the Internet provides. Virtual stores, online consultations with doctors and even remote higher education! Reviews of students and graduates, advantages and disadvantages, wishes and warnings - all this is collected in this article.
The fact is that there are many who want to study without leaving home, but each such person has fears and doubts. Let's see what distance learning is, what pitfalls and advantages it has. The information is given on the basis of various sources, which provide real reviews, discussions of students and seasoned students.
What is distance education
To begin with, let's get acquainted with the concept of "distance higher education", since for sure many of you just want to know what it is. Imagine a student who was told: "Do not come to the university, I will provide all lectures and assignments, as well as a list of references by e-mail." Probably, modern full-time students, as well as evening and part-time students, at least once faced such a situation when the teacher could not be present in person, but gave a homework assignment via a computer.
Distance education in this case takes place at a distance all the time. Often, students come only for state exams and the defense of their diploma. The rest of the time you need to study at least at home (at an insignificant distance from the educational institution), at least in another part of the globe.
How teachers and students communicate
Distance learning takes place in the following ways:
- The teacher sends the student a list of literature, a plan and a series of lectures, as well as assignments by e-mail.
- The university turns on the student Personal Area on the site, gives a username and password to enter. On the internal server, the student must download all the material provided.
- The lecturer gives a link to abstracts and a list of references.
- Training takes place online, that is, webinars are created.
It is worth talking about the last way of interaction between a teacher and a student, since not everyone knows what a webinar is. Surely many of you communicated via Skype, in instant messengers using a microphone and a webcam. At the same time, you can both see each other, talk, and write off. This is what a webinar looks like. The only difference is that:
- the teacher does not see or hear a single student, but he can observe who arrived at the training (usually the list of participants is displayed on the right), and also, if he wants to get an answer from the students to his question, he can read the answers from each in general chat
- You can arrive at the webinar only at the strictly appointed time.
This is what distance higher education might look like. At the same time, universities should strive to ensure that the servers work smoothly and have advanced features for students, for example, the ability to check coursework for uniqueness, download the form title pages, send the work to the teacher through a special form, see your grades, rating, and so on.
Are universities real?
You can sometimes hear questions on the Internet on forums and in communities: are universities real or are they virtual? Remember: there are no virtual institutions! Paperwork, tuition fees, admission - all this must exist in reality, that is, the university / academy must be truly existing.
Often, higher education remote reviews are quite critical in terms of the fact that the money was paid for study, but the diploma was not issued. And it is impossible to understand whether the university is real or just some unaccredited center. Therefore, dear friends, if you have firmly decided to study remotely, but the educational institution is unfamiliar to you, then first visit it.
Single center
There are unified distance education centers (abbreviated as ECDO). Reviews about them vary. But mostly negative. The fact is that when signing a contract, many are lazy or embarrassed to read absolutely everything. Also, there may be questionable points, in which case often people take it for granted. Therefore, it is advisable to get acquainted with a single center or university personally, ask students (if possible), try to find graduates in order to ask if you managed to successfully get an education and a diploma.
In addition, a single center may not be real, that is, the owner of the site has nothing to do with real universities. Therefore, you should carefully study the information.
And most importantly, to get a really honest and decent education, it is recommended to visit admission committee the university you are interested in. It's better that it be accredited
Who suits
Interested in this type of training most often:
- employed in production;
- mothers on maternity leave;
- disabled people;
- compatriots living in other countries;
- rural youth without the opportunity to regularly travel to sessions, as well as those who do not want to live in a hostel and in rented apartments;
- the poor.
For those who cannot even go to correspondence courses, distance learning will be available. Higher education in this case is considered full-fledged, as in the correspondence form.
How to apply
On the Internet, you can often find a tempting offer, for example: “You do not need to come with documents! You can apply here. We contact you, clarify all the details, and you enter the university.” Don't fall for these scammers! Such methods of “entry” can be offered by single centers of higher distance education, reviews of which can only be found negative.
It should not be assumed that no EDCDO does not work honestly. Actually it is not. Indeed, most often it is proposed to leave your full name. and contact details in the application form. But everything Required documents must be brought to the university in person. In this case, the following documents (copies) must be present:
- passport (face and registration) or birth certificate (if under 18 years old);
- a document on previous education, including an insert with grades;
- photo 3x4 cm;
- certificate of change of surname (if it differs in the diploma and passport).
Remember that no real and serious university will accept documents remotely!
Feedback from students and graduates
And now let's talk about distance higher education in public universities. Feedback from real students and graduates is mixed. Everyone sees the pros and cons in their own way. Someone likes that the teacher gives assignments by e-mail, and someone likes to ask questions on the topic of study, and there are a lot of them, but you can’t get an answer right away.
As for getting an education as such, each student expects something different: someone just needs a diploma, and someone wants to study seriously and become a competent specialist. Often, expectations are not justified, so let's analyze in detail all the nuances below.
Advantages of distance education
Among the happy students enrolled in distance learning, you can meet positive reviews. Let's get to know them:
- no need to go to lectures and sessions, waste time and money;
- you can study in your free time from other things;
- no need to receive unnecessary and off-topic information from the lecturer;
- knowledge can be obtained much more than full-time and evening education;
- the training period is much shorter, you can become a specialist in 2-3 years.
As you can see, getting a higher education remotely is a profitable business.
Disadvantages of distance learning
Despite such excellent advantages, one should also take into account the disadvantages that can significantly affect further postgraduate activities:
- no laboratory and practical classes;
- teachers can answer questions using the Internet for a very long time (given their busyness and a large number of distance students);
- you have to train willpower in order to take up your studies;
- there is no opportunity to communicate with fellow students in order to analyze the material together.
Distance higher education implies only the presence of a computer or laptop, as well as uninterrupted Internet. In case of difficulties in the course of completing tasks, you will have to act on your own or ask for help from those who know the discipline (subject) well.
Therefore, almost all students and graduates of this form of education are strongly recommended to take their studies seriously, since tests, exams and diploma defense will take place in the same way as in full-time, evening and correspondence forms of education. One should not expect concessions and concessions from the examiners and the commission.
Second or first higher
Increasingly, people are seeking more than one higher education. So, many once in their youth entered the wrong specialty, but the time to study was missed, or there is no desire to sit at the same desk with the younger generation. On this moment there is a chance to catch up, get a second higher education remotely. Universities do not reject applications from those who already have a higher education. On the contrary, there are even those who receive it for the third or even fourth or fifth time.
As for the first higher education, you can choose distance learning if a person has at least a secondary specialized education, and also works in an area that is close to the specialty in which he wants to study.
Online requalification
Those who already have a secondary specialized or higher education do not have to go to college or university and study for five or six years in order to gain new knowledge with the right to work in their specialty.
Retraining on the basis of higher education remotely is the dream of everyone who wants to change their profession to the one they like. In addition, it is not necessary to spend money and time on obtaining new knowledge. Distance learning is a total of no more than one year, and the number of teaching hours is about 700-900.
About universities
Above, we discussed possible fraud from sites that call themselves one-stop centers for distance learning. In addition, there are universities that also accept documents on the official website, send receipts for payment for a semester or a year. Unfortunately, many students were left without diplomas due to the fact that the university is not accredited. There is another minus: “crusts” can be issued, but they will not be of state standard.
In order not to get into such trouble, you need to check the accreditation number, look, state university or not, then accurately determined with higher education remotely. Online student testimonials can be real or fake. Therefore, you should seriously approach the choice on your own or with the help of experienced people in this matter.
Difficult or easy to study (students' opinions)
First of all, you need to understand that no one will force you to do tasks on time. The student must allocate time himself, and questions may arise when solving problems or completing coursework. Often this applies to technical and economic specialties. Therefore, distance learning in engineering professions is suitable for those who already have a first degree
It is easy to study at a distance, usually in the humanities, such as law, sociology, political science. It only follows, in order not to be mistaken, to choose higher education remotely at a state university.
In general, if you take your studies responsibly, then there will be nothing difficult.
Cost of education
It seems to many that the cost for distance education is much lower than for distance education, but this is not the case everywhere. In this case, the student saves money on travel and accommodation (if the university is far from the place of residence).
In addition, the cost depends on the following factors:
- geographical location of the university;
- volume of hours and terms of training;
- specialties;
- assigned qualification.
There is a significant plus here in that a person living in big city and who does not have much money to enter a prestigious specialty, can choose a university for distance learning in another city. At the same time, he must come there only to submit documents and to defend / receive a diploma.
To act or not? General conclusions
Perhaps, after reading the article, you will have a dilemma: is it worth getting a higher education remotely, because not everyone has positive reviews. In fact, much depends on the students themselves. For example, if your first specialty is the humanities, and now you want to become a civil engineer, then it is better to abandon the idea. Remember studying at school in mathematics, physics and chemistry: without the help of a teacher it is almost impossible to understand how to solve certain problems. Often you have to ask again and again until it becomes clear. So it is with engineering. Therefore, technical specialties are suitable for those who are already intimately familiar with many disciplines that need to be studied on the contrary, after an engineering specialty, you can no doubt enter the humanities.
And in conclusion, we will again touch on the topic of a single center for higher distance education. Students' feedback shows that it is better to apply only in person to the chosen university, and not via the Internet. This way you will protect yourself from fraud. We wish you good luck in your choice of distance learning!
What is distance learning: 7 advantages and 4 disadvantages + 3 programs and 4 forms of this type of education + 5 secrets that will make the process of obtaining knowledge easy and enjoyable.
Many pupils and students perceive a school or a higher educational institution as a kind of prison, as a duty that needs to be worked out, as punishment for no reason.
Moreover, they have nothing against the very need to study and gain knowledge, they just don’t like to waste time every day sitting at a desk.
If you are one of these students or schoolchildren, figure it out.
This will help you get the right knowledge, a diploma at the end of the educational process, but not spend so much time attending an educational institution.
You can learn, but not get lost in learning, but live life to the fullest.
What is distance learning and what are its advantages and disadvantages?
Let's be honest: only boys and girls can afford to receive stationary knowledge in a higher educational institution without any special life problems: without children, financially secure, surrounded by parental attention and money.
Those who have to combine studies and something else most often choose a correspondence form or even refuse to receive a diploma.
Not so long ago, they had an alternative - distance learning, which allows you to get both knowledge and a diploma of higher education at the same time, regardless of the resulting life circumstances.
All about distance learning
Distance learning is one of the forms of interaction between a teacher and a student.
Its peculiarity lies in the fact that communication takes place at a distance (remotely) using various interactive methods.
You will have almost traditional classes with a teacher, only you will interact with him using a computer and phone, and not by being in the classroom. Comfortable?
Even very convenient.
For the first time, distance learning was discussed at the end of the 20th century (in the 80s).
Even then, it became necessary to train students or improve the skills of employees not in person, but at a distance, using modern means of communication.
Today, this type of interaction between a teacher and a student will not surprise anyone - many universities and other educational institutions practice it in order to give the student a full-fledged higher education, a working person - the right to improve their qualifications, to teach someone who is busy something useful.
Distance learning tools have expanded significantly over several decades, now they use:
- special computer programs;
- online conferences;
- email;
- groups in social networks;
- messenger and more.
With the proliferation of computers, smartphones, and almost ubiquitous wi-fi coverage, it has become much easier to conduct classes remotely.
7 Benefits of Distance Learning
Distance learning has a number of advantages that encourage students to choose this way of getting higher education:You save time.
You do not have to travel to the university and home every day, which is especially important for large settlements, where you can spend several hours on the road.
You save money.
For example, if you decide to study in another city, then you will have to pay for your housing, spend money on regular trips home, buy groceries, etc.
And so you can learn without leaving home.
You make your own schedule.
Knowing exactly how much time you need for remote theory and practice every day, you can also find interesting work for yourself, for example.
Innovative approach.
You have the opportunity to study modern technologies and get access to electronic libraries, which will certainly come in handy in the future.
Unlimited possibilities.
Thanks to this form of study, distance is no longer an obstacle to obtaining a higher education diploma.
Really create a unified educational environment.
This is very relevant for the corporate course, when you need to educate a large number of employees, and at the same time.
creative component.
You get more freedom of action, do not have to adapt to the mood of the teacher, observe deathly silence in the classroom.
A moderate portion of creativity is allowed when completing all tasks.
4 Disadvantages of Distance Learning
Naturally, it would be dishonest to lie that distance learning consists solely of pluses and is completely devoid of any negative.No, this form of study, like any other educational process, has both positive and negative sides.
Money question.
If you can enter the full-time form without spending money, then the remote form is almost always paid.
And you also need a good computer with fast internet, which can also be a serious financial problem for residents of remote villages.
This form is not for everyone.
Psychological and other characteristics of some people do not allow them to study remotely.
For example, someone lacks discipline and organization, someone lacks a competitive moment with other students, someone lacks control from the teacher, etc.
The inability to plunge headlong into student life.
Student years are not only couples, tests, colloquia, exams, libraries and other not very fun things.
This is also communication with peers, student parties, social life, skits and much more.
Some kind of discrimination.
Let's say it's much easier for you to express your thoughts orally than in writing, but after all, with remote lessons, all tasks have to be done in writing, which can be a problem for some people.
Distance learning: what is it and what are its features?
If you decide to seriously understand the issue of distance learning, then you definitely need to find out about the existing forms and programs of this way of getting higher education.Also, I am sure you will find it useful to learn the secrets with which you can make your lessons successful and enjoyable.
3 forms and 4 distance learning programs
Modern applicants who want to study remotely have a good selection of programs and forms.
If you do not find what you want in your country, then you can always choose a foreign university to study.
Main distance learning programs:
remote universities.
In every developed country there are universities that offer students to get a bachelor's degree (less often a master's degree), studying outside the university walls.
It is important to find out in advance whether the university you have chosen has the necessary accreditation and whether you will receive a real diploma at the end of the course.
Online programs from universities.
In this case, it is rather about upgrading qualifications, obtaining the necessary degree, expanding one's specialization, etc. on the basis of higher education institutions.
distance courses.
For example, you won’t be able to get a driver’s license remotely, because this requires real practice, but to learn English language, master computer program, attend a training course on personal growth, etc. - you can easily.
Many private companies offer such programs.
Today there are 4 main forms of distance learning:
Chat activity.
At the same time, all students and the teacher are connected to the chat, so they get the opportunity not only to listen to the teacher, but also to ask clarifying questions. Chat can be both text and video.
Teleconference.
With the help of this form, it is good to conduct not only theoretical, but also practical classes.
The most popular type of distance learning today at universities in the US and Europe.
Web lesson.
With its help, you can carry out not only theory, but also practice, however, this form is limited by the fact that students see and listen to the professor, but do not have the opportunity to ask again.
A web lesson can be either synchronous (all students connect to it at the same time) or asynchronous (one or more students connect).
telepresence.
An experimental form that has only recently begun to be practiced.
Its goal is not just to conduct a video chat with a student, but to create a sense of the presence of a teacher nearby.
What needs to be done for distance learning to be successful?
There are several secrets, knowing which, you can make your distance learning easy and successful:
Choose not only a university, but also a training course.
The distance learning course should be different from full-time, but not inferior to it in terms of fullness.
It is advisable to familiarize yourself with the course before signing the contract.
Take your work seriously.
Yes, you may not be required to attend lectures and seminars every day, but at home you should also study, and not beat the buckets.
Your goal is not only a diploma, but also knowledge.
Use different tools.
Webcam, phone, email, snail mail, fax, video, teleconferencing and more.
Get the process right.
There is time for study, there is time for everything else.
For example, from 9.00 - 12.00 you are engaged, and nothing should distract you.
Availability of the teacher.
When studying full-time, you can always come to the teacher for a consultation, you should have exactly the same opportunity when you study remotely - the professor should get in touch with you.
If he doesn't, complain to the dean's office.
And it is also extremely important to choose the specialty that you like and the nuances of which you will easily understand.
Your favorite business will brighten up not only your years of study, but also your career take-off.
Distance learning is not so difficult
Americans have long been practicing distance learning, believing that a student is an independent enough unit to study autonomously, and not sit on a leash in the classroom.
Russian university leaders also gradually came to the conclusion that the distance form is great, because it provides additional opportunities for both students and teachers.
Here on these sites you can find a number of universities that encourage student independence: http://www.ecvdo.ru and http://zillion.net/ru/.
The list is large enough, so you will not experience great difficulties with choosing an alma mater.
How is distance learning going?
The algorithm of actions is quite simple: you fill out the necessary documents that confirm that you have chosen the remote form (each university has its own requirements, so you will have to find out at the place of study) and get advice on exactly how the process will go.
After all organizational procedures, you can proceed to lectures and seminars.
distance form looks more like a stationary than a correspondence course, because you study every day, just without the need to attend a university, complete the tasks of the teacher, study textbooks, etc.
At the end of the semester, you, like your “full-time” colleagues, take exams, but also online.
Do not rush to rejoice that you will be able to cheat on the exam - they are carried out with the help of tests and not much time is allotted for their implementation so that you have time to peep something in the textbooks.
By choosing a university licensed by the Ministry of Education for distance learning, you will receive a standard diploma, which will not even indicate that you studied remotely, and not at the hospital.
In addition to a diploma, as well as for students, which they prefer more traditional forms studies, a list of disciplines that you have mastered and grades for them will be indicated.
If you don’t want, you don’t even have to specify in your resume and interviews that you studied remotely.
The obvious advantages of distance learning are described in detail in the video of the European Distance University:
Why did I choose distance learning?
One day, in search of inspiration, I wandered into one site. There people shared their stories and boasted of their successes.
I was very interested in the story of one lady about combining studies and caring for a child without mothers and nannies. The lady's name was Inna.
She said that in her first year she became pregnant from a guy she had met since school.
The pregnancy was unplanned, but the question of abortion was not even raised. They merried.
Inna still managed to finish the first year of the institute, being pregnant, and during the summer holidays she gave birth to a charming daughter, Anya.
Inna adored the child, but she did not want to interrupt her studies and take maternity leave for 3 years.
The correspondence form also did not fit: firstly, during the sessions, you would still have to look for a nanny (her parents, like her husband’s parents lived far away), and secondly, Inna did not believe that extramural will give her enough knowledge for further work.
And then, studying the options, she saw that there is a distance form of classes.
It turned out to be a trifling matter to draw up the documents, it was much more difficult to study efficiently and combine care for the baby, but the girls managed.
For the first three years, Inna studied remotely, thus completing 4 courses.
Having given the baby to the kindergarten, the young mother got the opportunity to enter the 5th year already at the hospital.
With a red diploma and real knowledge, Inna found a good job without any problems. She claims that she has not regretted a single day that she once chose the distance form.
Yes, it was difficult, yes, I wanted to quit everything, but she managed and eventually got everything at once: happy family, beloved daughter and higher education.
It is young mothers and working students who first of all need to find out what is distance learning.
This will help you to combine several things at the same time without sacrificing your studies.
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A wide variety of educational institutions of different levels is complemented by various forms of the educational process: full-time, part-time, distance learning. The most democratic option is distance learning.
Distance learning is a form of the educational process in which the interaction between the teacher and students is carried out at a distance through various types of mediated communications. Mediated communication is a two-way exchange of information in the form of texts, audio or video recordings, tables, pictures, etc. Distance learning has all the components of the educational process: the goals of education and upbringing, syllabus and programs, methodology. Classes are taking place remotely. Currently, due to the rapid development of computer and Internet technologies, there are several of the most common forms of distance learning:- chat classes are conducted in real time with simultaneous access to it by all participants in the educational process, communication occurs simultaneously and in parallel;
- web classes are carried out using a forum on the website, where each participant of the educational process leaves notes on a specific topic, information can be exchanged asynchronously, unlike chat classes;
- teleconferences (audio conferences or video conferences) are based on the distribution of educational materials in digital form to the e-mail of each student or in various media using post offices or carriers.
- ways of transmitting various kinds of information - television, mail and other communication networks;
- the methods used depend on the technical environment used for the exchange of information.
- the possibility of online and offline learning through the use of audio or video recordings of lectures, which saves the teacher's time on conducting the same lesson in different groups and allows students to choose a convenient time for listening to lectures;
- the possibility of simultaneous training of a larger number of applicants;
- the cost-effectiveness of distance learning is expressed in reducing the cost of the educational process and the additional costs associated with it (rent of classrooms, dormitories, transportation to the place of study, etc.);
- the possibility of creating a unified educational base, for example, in corporate training;
- use of specialized digital libraries;
- the possibility of conducting final control at a distance.
Distance learning is very popular among those wishing to receive additional education or improve your skills in an already acquired profession.
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Distance learning(DO) - the interaction of the teacher and students with each other at a distance, reflecting all the inherent learning process components (goals, content, methods, organizational forms, learning tools) and implemented by specific means of Internet technologies or other means that provide for interactivity.
Distance learning is an independent form of learning, information technology in distance learning is the leading tool.
Modern distance learning is based on the use of the following main elements:
- information transmission media (mail, television, radio, information communication networks),
- methods dependent on the technical environment for information exchange.
At present, interactive interaction with a student through information communication networks is promising, from which the environment of Internet users is massively allocated. In 2003, the ADL initiative group began developing a standard for remote interactive learning SCORM, which involves the widespread use of Internet technologies. The introduction of standards contributes both to deepening the requirements for the composition of distance learning and the requirements for software. Currently, there are domestic software developments that are widely used by both domestic and foreign organizations providing distance learning services.
Distance learning allows:
- reduce the cost of conducting training (no expenses are required for renting premises, trips to the place of study, both for students and teachers, etc.);
- to train a large number of people;
- improve the quality of education through the use modern means, voluminous electronic libraries, etc.
- create a unified educational environment (especially relevant for corporate training).
Distance learning plays an increasingly important role in the modernization of education. According to order 137 of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation dated May 6, 2005 “On the use of remote educational technologies”, the final control during training with the help of DOT (distance educational technologies) can be carried out both in person and remotely. The State Duma of the Russian Federation is considering a draft amendment to the law on education related to distance learning.
Forms of organizing distance learning
Chat classes - training sessions carried out using chat technologies. Chat classes are held synchronously, that is, all participants have simultaneous access to the chat. Within the framework of many distance learning institutions, there is a chat school, in which, with the help of chat rooms, the activities of distance teachers and students are organized.
In Russia, the date of the official development of distance learning can be considered May 30, 1997, when order No. 1050 of the Ministry of Education of Russia was issued, allowing the experiment of distance learning in the field of education.
In the 21st century, the availability of computers and the Internet make the spread of distance learning even easier and faster. The Internet has become a huge breakthrough, much bigger than radio and television. It became possible to communicate and receive feedback from any student, no matter where he is. The spread of "fast Internet" made it possible to use "on-line" seminars (webinars) for training.
From the experience of integrating DL and other forms of education
As a rule, in distance learning, students are not required to be in the classroom all the time. Most distance learning programs and courses still have face-to-face classes in the evenings or weekends. These classes are not required to attend, but are usually extremely useful for developing practical skills in students. Also, a number of educational institutions use short (one-two-day) field schools, which allow students to gather on weekends for group work.
Distance learning can use a variety of delivery methods. educational information. Several generations of technologies have already been used - from traditional print publications to the most modern ones. computer technology(radio, television, audio / video broadcasts, audio / video conferences, E-learning / online learning, Internet conferences, Internet broadcasts).
However, until now, in many cases, despite the emergence of technological innovations, preference is given to more simple methods. For example, in India, the use of radio for distance learning is very popular, due to its accessibility to the majority of the population and the absence of the need for additional infrastructure, which makes learning truly open and accessible to the general population.
Many large companies create distance learning centers in their structure in order to standardize, reduce the cost and improve the quality of training of their personnel. In fact, no modern company can no longer live without it. Or, for example, Microsoft has created a large training portal for training its employees, users or buyers of its products, software developers. However, some courses are provided free of charge or bundled with purchased software.
One of the original, but actively developing in recent years, forms of distance learning are online simulators and manager games. This and various control simulators vehicles, games that simulate the processes of managing various industries and businesses, global multiplayer economic games and business simulations that teach users the basics of management and provide basic management skills for both a small company and a transnational corporation.
Any implementation is a complex process. The introduction of distance education is doubly difficult as it should be: A) morally prepare the teaching staff for the introduction of new technologies B) train teaching staff who do not know computer literacy new information technology(MS Word, PP, Excel, IE) C) develop a base of intra-university legal and regulatory frameworks for the implementation and conduct of distance learning D) purchase a distance learning system and solve the problem of acquiring or developing electronic courses that will be taught.
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Distance learning publications and other sources
- Andreev A.A. Introduction to distance learning: teaching aid. - M.: VU, 1997.
- Akhayan A.A. Virtual pedagogical university. Theory of becoming. - St. Petersburg: Corypheus, 2001. - 170 p.
- Zaichenko T.P. Fundamentals of distance learning: theoretical and practical basis: tutorial. - St. Petersburg: Publishing house of the Russian State Pedagogical University im. A.I. Herzen, 2004. - 167 p.
- Zaichenko T.P. Invariant organizational and didactic system of distance learning: monograph. - St. Petersburg: Asterion, 2004. - 188 p.
- Ivanchenko D.A. System Analysis distance learning: monograph. - M.: Soyuz, 2005. - 192 p.
- Malitikov E.M. Actual problems of the development of distance education in Russian Federation and CIS countries / E.M. Malitikov, M.P. Karpenko, V.P. Kolmogorov // Law and education. - 2000. - No. 1 (2). – P.42–54.
- Polat E.S. Pedagogical technologies distance learning / E.S. Polat, M.V. Moiseeva, A.E. Petrov; ed. E.S. Polat. - M.: Academy, 2006.
- Theory and practice of distance learning / ed. E.S. Polat. - M.: Academy, 2004.
- Khutorskoy A.V. Distance learning and its technologies // Computerra. - 2002. - No. 36. - S. 26-30.
- Khutorskoy A.V. Scientific and practical prerequisites for distance pedagogy // Open Education. - 2001. - No. 2. – P.30-35.
- Khutorskoy A.V. Ways of development of distance education in Russian schools // All-Russian scientific conference Relarn. Abstracts of reports. - M., 2000.
- Advantages and disadvantages of distance learning // Education: a path to success. - Ufa, 2010.
Links
- Distance learning in the Open Directory Project (dmoz) links directory.
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