Distance Learning
Is
the field of research , aims to provide knowledge and education for
students who do not personally exist in traditional Kelsafov educational
facilities and universities , also described as " the process of
getting on the flag when it is the source of knowledge and learners
separated by time and place , or both. "
The
evolution of the Internet and the computer made the spread of
distance learning is faster and more efficient than before , to gain
access to the Virtual University . And in 1996 founded the University of
Jones International University, the first to be fully established on
the Internet, and is recognized by many associations to recognize the
U.S. .
More than 96% of the
world's greatest universities are offering classes and the decisions of
the remote , and more than 3.2 million U.S. students were taking an
educational one scheduled for after at least during the autumn season of
2005 .
Today, a lot of
universities and public and private nonprofit institutions and
non-profit around the world provide some form of distance education,
from the simplest to the most complex lessons undergraduate courses and
even doctoral programs . And these institutions gain varying degrees of
recognition , some certificates in recognition of high gain and some are
not taken into account a lot.
The technology used in the delivery of science :
There are two types of technology used in the delivery of science and remote are:
• Synchronous
• Asynchronous
Synchronous
System : The system is available each source of science and educated at
the same time , and is a traditional way of learning but with the
non-existence of the participants in the same place . And it requires
the presence of a specific timetable followed by the participants . And
examples of technology used in this method: Web conferencing or video
(web conference, video conference) on the Internet or the radio , or
direct broadcast (live streaming) or a traditional phone or VOIP
Asynchronous
system : and is a system that allows users to enter and access
information at any time they want depending on their schedule your
calendar , this system is more flexible . Students are not obliged to be
present together at the same time . And e-mail is the oldest method of
distance learning and is an example of this system , in addition to the
Forum and sound recordings and video recordings and publications , which
are examples of technology used in the educational system .
Certainly
, it is possible to integrate the two types of education and the
simultaneous asynchronous together , as happens in The Open University ,
which based in Leeds in England , and that offers some of the lectures
at their headquarters for the day to support distance learning.
There
are other technology now used in the delivery of distance learning
using virtual worlds three-dimensional on the Internet , Active World
and The Second Life is a virtual worlds three dimensions of being are
now providing lessons and lectures three dimensions , offers the learner
the same amount of participation and expertise offered by the
traditional lessons .
Benefits of distance learning from the perspective of the learner :
• obtain certificates and estimates of foreign universities without having to Westernization and Travel
• Access to the flag at any time and from anywhere .
• access to non- infinite amount of science and knowledge , no matter what age or degree of learner he is busy .
Benefits of distance learning from the viewpoint of institutions :
•
Expanding access : The distance learning he could meet the needs of
learning and training required of companies without imposing time
constraints on staff.
• mitigation
of limitations and cost : For the University , the majority of
activities will take place at the headquarters of the university , which
offers the opportunity to reduce the amounts paid to create buildings .
•
make use of material from emerging markets : studies indicated that
science requires lifelong learning , Valchhadh university is not enough ,
and the learner that his information is always happening , and this is
available by distance learning without restrictions of time or spatial .
In
Syria , there is a virtual university as an example of distance
learning, and provides virtual university many undergraduate courses and
post- university Kalmajistir , and follow the virtual university is
mostly learning system for simultaneous , allowing students to
participate in the lesson and get direct answers to their questions from
lecturer .