According to the articles, there is a need to evolve distance education to the next generation because technology is a part of the next generation and it is considered as part of the future. Under training and development, technology has greatly increased over the past years (Moller, Foshay, & Huett, 2008). Conducting any kind of business without technology technology is seen as unbelievable (Moller, Foshay, & Huett, 2008). Part of the reason is that technology has become very popular and so many tasks have been completed using various technology tools and people have come to rely very heavily on technology which makes it difficult to imagine conducting many daily tasks without technology.
Under higher education, many colleges and universities are evolving into the online or distance education form of learning (Moller, Foshay, & Huett, 2008). Many of the staff members at the colleges are also engaging in learning about online learning and how to instruct within the online environment (Moller, Foshay, & Huett, 2008). This is allowing students to have options about what type of education they would like to pursue. Distance education is the future and is what many learning institutions are working on in order to prepare students for 21st century learning.
In the K-12 learning environments, there have been creations of the virtual schools well as as online programs to go along with traditional schools settings (Moller, Foshay, Huett, & Coleman, 2008). These programs also allow and give students the opportunity to learn using a variety of ways such as through the online environment. As many students begin to attend college, online learning may increase for students and learning institutions. Students would be able to work while go to school at the same time which will be an advantage for students in the next generation.
Moller, L., Foshay, W.R., Huett, J. (2008). The Evolution of Distance Education: Implications for Instructional Design on the Potential of the Web. Volume 52, Number 3.
Moller, L., Foshay, W.R., Huett, J. (2008). The Evolution of Distance Education: Implications for Instructional Design on the Potential of the Web. Volume 52, Number 4.
Moller, L., Foshay, W.R., Huett, J., Coleman, C. (2008). The Evolution of Distance Education: Implications for Instructional Design on the Potential of the Web. Volume 52, Number 5.
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ReplyDeleteI do believe that many educators and staff are willing to try something new, but they are not sure where to start. I personally know a person who is so frustrated as an educator because she does not catch on as easily as everyone else, and this limits her to being able to involve her students because the learning style is not even clear to her.
I agree that with training and development, technology has greatly increased over the past years. I am happy because now I can have class at home and not be in a classrooom.
ReplyDeleteI agree with both of the comments. It can definitely be difficult trying to get others involved in using different types of technology tools, especially if they are uncomfortable with using the tools. Professional development helps greatly and gives individuals the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience before usage.
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