Comments on: What is distance education (DE)? http://www.ncbtmb.org/blog/2008/05/what-is-distance-education-de/ Share your thoughts on Distance Education in the massage therapy/bodywork profession Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:07:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: senseoftouch http://www.ncbtmb.org/blog/2008/05/what-is-distance-education-de/#comment-60 senseoftouch Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:09:08 +0000 http://www.ncbtmb.org/deblog/?p=3#comment-60 I have taught a hybrid course with distance education integrated into the lecture course. It was a nice enhancement to the course. I used WebCT software through the school. I was able to enter grades, upload homework, and even put a quiz on there for the students to do outside of class. I have taught a hybrid course with distance education integrated into the lecture course. It was a nice enhancement to the course. I used WebCT software through the school. I was able to enter grades, upload homework, and even put a quiz on there for the students to do outside of class.

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]]> By: Chris Masters http://www.ncbtmb.org/blog/2008/05/what-is-distance-education-de/#comment-5 Chris Masters Fri, 23 May 2008 18:54:44 +0000 http://www.ncbtmb.org/deblog/?p=3#comment-5 The delivery methods for distance education are varied but the definition is clear. Distance education is any form of correspondence course that occurs outside the traditional "brick and mortar" classroom. Hybrid or blended courses include a distance education component, so they are not considered to be a true distance education class. One aspect of distance education not described above is the format of asynchronous versus synchronous classes. Instructors and students access information at different times in an asynchronous class, thereby allowing more flexibility to exchange information. This format is best suited for students who are self-sufficient and need little interaction with others to complete assigned tasks. Synchronous classes require that the students and instructors meet online or by other means at a predetermined time. This format is better for students who need immediate feedback or want more interaction in a distance education class. A good reference for distance education definition and methods can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distance_education Chris Masters Educational Director Savannah School of Massage The delivery methods for distance education are varied but the definition is clear. Distance education is any form of correspondence course that occurs outside the traditional “brick and mortar” classroom. Hybrid or blended courses include a distance education component, so they are not considered to be a true distance education class.

One aspect of distance education not described above is the format of asynchronous versus synchronous classes. Instructors and students access information at different times in an asynchronous class, thereby allowing more flexibility to exchange information. This format is best suited for students who are self-sufficient and need little interaction with others to complete assigned tasks.

Synchronous classes require that the students and instructors meet online or by other means at a predetermined time. This format is better for students who need immediate feedback or want more interaction in a distance education class.

A good reference for distance education definition and methods can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distance_education

Chris Masters
Educational Director
Savannah School of Massage

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