Module 1 response to distance
education articles
The article written by Jason Huett, Leslie Moller, Wellesley R Foshay, and Craig Coleman was divided into three sections: corporate training, higher education, and implication of instructional design on the web. The first part of the article was filled with technical language that all what I could conclude was that there is a need to assess accurately the effectiveness of distance education training programs . The second part, I really enjoyed because it calls for a change the way most traditional colleges view distance learning based programs. Distance learning educators and distance learning education degrees are still not getting the respect that traditional higher education institutions’ degrees received from faculty, administration and employers. The third part covers virtual classroom instruction (k-12). I am just going to express my deep feelings about virtual classroom. They should be only offered to students who are home schooled, in hospitals, in jail or at work trying to support their families. The authors seem to agree with my beliefs. There is no excuse for elementary and middle age school children not to go to a regular neighborhood school. They need that. I must state that I view high school as I view higher education. They are equal to me. A student must be mature, well organized, and self motivate it to pursue a high school degree in a virtual classroom just like adults are. I am convinced that virtual schools are not for everyone, but they are perfect for me. As long as instructors keep online communication with their students, there is no difference between a face to face classroom setting. There is a time for change. Online based degrees deserve to get respect and equality (equal credits) from traditional higher education institutions. What is your view? I would love to hear from you.
References:
Huett, J., Moller, L., Foshay, W. R., & Coleman, C. (2008). The Evolution of Distance Education: Implications for Instructional Design on the Potential of the Web. Techtrends: Linking Research & Practice To Improve Learning, 52(5), 63-67. doi:10.1007/s11528-008-0199-9
Laureate Education, Inc. (Producer). (2008). (n.d.). Distance education: The next barrier. [Video Production]. Available from https://class.waldenu.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_tab_group_id=_2_1&url=%2Fwebapps%2Fblackboard%2Fexecute%2Flauncher%3Ftype%3DCourse%26id%3D_968211_1%26url%3D
Laureate Education, Inc. (Producer). (2008). (n.d.). Equivalency theory. [Video Production]. Available from https://class.waldenu.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_tab_group_id=_2_1&url=%2Fwebapps%2Fblackboard%2Fexecute%2Flauncher%3Ftype%3DCourse%26id%3D_968211_1%26url%3D
Moller, L., Forshay, W. R., & Huett, J. (2008). The Evolution of Distance Education: Implications for Instructional Design on the Potential of the Web. Techtrends: Linking Research & Practice To Improve Learning, 52(3), 70-75. doi:10.1007/s11528-008-0158-5
Moller, L., Foshay, W. R., & Huett, J. (2008). The Evolution of Distance Education: Implications for Instructional Design on the Potential of the Web. Techtrends: Linking Research & Practice To Improve Learning, 52(4), 66-70. doi:10.1007/s11528-008-0179-0
Simonson, M. (2000). Making decisions: The use of electronic technology in online classrooms. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 84, 29–34.
I agree with you on the equivalency theory that must prevail in both online and traditional learning environment. In some countries, people are of the opinion that online learning certificates are worthless, and not valued. There is a dire need to change the mindset of policy and decision makers on certification of online learning. Do you see body language as a means of communication, a challenge in an online learning environment?
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