evolved over the past two decades of research in Computer Mediated Communications at NJIT to create a Virtual Classroom[TM] to support distance education. Based upon many years of evaluating the effectiveness of this approach to remote education we also summarize our views about the software functionality needed for further improvement of this approach to distance education. 1. INTRODUCTION Fundamental to Computer Mediated Communication systems is the concept of being able to utilize the capabilities
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traditional class is not flexible as it requires the students and teachers to attend a particular place at specific times. For example‚ students of traditional class have the responsibility to show up for class to meet attendance requirement (Quality Distance Education at your Fingertips‚ n.d.). Therefore it is not convenient for full-time workers since they would have difficulties in arranging free time to attend the class. On the other hand‚ online class allows unlimited number of students learn at
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from WhatIs.com. [online] Available at: http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/virtual-classroom [Accessed: 9 Dec 2013]. Siemens‚ G. 2005. Connectivism: A learning theory for the digital age. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning‚ 2 (1)‚ pp. 3--10. Smith‚ M. 2013. Howard Gardner‚ multiple intelligences and education. [online] Available at: http://www.infed.org/thinkers/gardner.htm. [Accessed: 1 Dec 2013]. The Chronicle of Higher Education. 2013. ’Teach Naked ’ Effort
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Modern methods of distance education can be developed effectively in Kurdistan region ABSTRACT Today the internet has been able to reach anywhere in the world. Information and communication Technology (ICT) has paved the way to change not only the way society accesses knowledge but also transform and restructure traditional models of higher education. Nowadays many universities and colleges have been focusing on distance learning environment and much less on traditional methods as a result of the
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Innovation of Distance Learning/Online Learning Traditionally‚ distance learning provided instructional programs through the use of prepackaged text‚ audio‚ and video courses sent to physically isolated students. These initial programs provided very limited interaction between the student and the instructor. With advances in communication technology and the innovation of the educational community‚ distance learning has become more interactive between the student and the instructor. The new online
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The Sweet Dream Motel Managers need to know where they are now if they are to be able to decide where they are going. SWOT analysis gives managers a chance to examine the external environment within which the organization operates and the internal state of the organization. SWOT stands for Strengths‚ Weaknesses‚ opportunities and threats. Strengths and weaknesses are factors which are specific to the firm while opportunities and threats arise from the external environment. First‚ Strengths in
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full-time‚ are parents or travel frequently and want to continue their education. Advantages Part Two * Another advantage of an online education includes not having to travel to a campus to attend courses. Students no longer have to move large distances to attend a college with a
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further into a digital world‚ more and more new college students are choosing to attend classes online. There are many causes driving the change to online classes over traditional schools. As far back as 1728‚ many schools offered correspondence or distance learning courses. These were problematic as there was very little oversight in testing or paper management. Students often had to mail in course work‚ leading to longer periods of time needed to grade papers. With the growth of the internet and software
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF DISTANCE EDUCATION NETWORKS IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE. Prof. Tamás Lajos‚ Co-Chairman of EDEN-EADTU Task Force Eastern Europe‚ Dr. András Szûcs Prof. Jacques Vauthier Co-Chairman of EDEN-EADTU Task Force Eastern Europe‚ European Distance Education Network European Association of Distance Teaching Universities October 1996. 1/ INTRODUCTION The rapid and positive change of appreciation of open and distance learning‚ mainly due to the development
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Current Issues in relation to Information Resources Management Most colleges and universities nowadays rely on effective use of information technology for instruction‚ research‚ and administration. With high request for technology professionals‚ it is crucial that we continue to recruit competent staff. Recruiting challenges include reduced numbers of graduates in computer-related fields‚ lack of competitive salaries in the higher education environment‚ and increasing market demand for information
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