Reading Activities

Prior to beginning this lesson (or coming to class or starting this on-line section), you should have read Chapter 11 pp. 342-375 of Lever-Duffy, J., McDonald, J.B. & Mizell, A.P. (2005). Teaching and Learning with Technology. (2nd Edition). Boston, MA: Pearson Education Inc. ISBN 0-205-43048-1.

To order the textbook from an electronic bookstore go to (Amazon.com or Barnes and Nobel or the publisher - Pearson Education).

Engage in active note taking. Fill in the note taking. outline: As you read and work through the activities in this module:

Note taking. Outline for Module 12. Distance Education

If you need additional support with vocabulary go to the online glossary, the class site map to get the "big picture" of the activities of each module, the reference list for additional educational materials, or view a sample portfolio from a student who took a previous version of this course:

Benchmarks for Learning

At the conclusion of this session, you should be able to ...

• Explore distance and other technology enhanced instructional delivery systems
• Review the role various technoloogies play in the alternative delivery of instruction
• Explore the application of and issues associate with alternative delivery systems in teaching and learning
• Examine the role of the Internet in education

ISTE National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers

The content of this lesson is aligned with the following ISTE Standards:

• Technology operations and concepts - I.A, I.B
• Planning and designing learning environments and experiences - II.A, II.B, II.C, II.D, II.E
• Teaching, learning and the curriculum - III.A, III.B, III.C, III.D
• Productivity and professional practice - V.A, V.B, V.C, V.C

Instructional Support

After reading the textbook and engaging in active note taking., complete this activity:

View the PowerPoint on the History of Distance Education (Flash Podcast)

REMINDER: After you touch the Power Point hyperlink you will be able to return to this page only by using your Browser's Back Button or by clicking off in the new window's box.

Additional Instructional Support: For sources of additional information you may want to check the online bibliography for the EDIT 186 course.

Research Activities

Work through these activities:

• Worksheet 12.a. Integrating Technology

Reflective Practice

When you have finished reading and trying out a few activities, it's time to reflect on your learning. The activities below assist you in that reflective process:

• Worksheet 12.b. Traditional vs. Distance Education

One purpose of this course is to assist you in becoming a reflective, life-long learner. The activities contained in this session should be completed before you move to the next module of this course. The course will be most meaningful to you if you engage in (a) active note taking, (b) reading the course materials before beginning a module, (c) working through all activities in a module, (d) reflecting on your learning as you work, and (e) updating your portfolio as you move through the course.

Reporting on Your Learning

Set up your EDIT 186 Portfolio. Place the following documentation in the portfolio to reflect the learning and reflective practice you experienced in Module 1. You may view a model portfolio from last semester by clicking here.

Module 12.b. Traditional vs. Distance Education

You have now completed Module 12. You may wish to begin Module 13 at this time, or return to the Main Menu.