Volume 4, Issue 1 (3-2019)
IJREE 2019, 4(1): 80-88 |
Back to browse issues page
Download citation:
BibTeX | RIS | EndNote | Medlars | ProCite | Reference Manager | RefWorks
Send citation to:
BibTeX | RIS | EndNote | Medlars | ProCite | Reference Manager | RefWorks
Send citation to:
Sadeghi M. A Shift from Classroom to Distance Learning: Advantages and Limitations. IJREE 2019; 4 (1)
URL: http://ijreeonline.com/article-1-132-en.html
URL: http://ijreeonline.com/article-1-132-en.html
Department of English, Tonekabon Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon, Iran
Abstract: (74119 Views)
As there is a great improvement in technology, the demand for innovative ways of delivering education is increasing and this has led to changes in learning and teaching methods. Distance education, which is so different from traditional education, consists of studying from home where students and teachers are physically distant while classroom learning is the type of education system in which the learners and the teachers work under one roof. Electronic means are used to keep students in touch with teachers, provide access to communication between students and bridge the gap and distribute educational material though distance learning programs. Both learning systems have their own advantages and disadvantages. Choosing between these two learning methods highly depends on learners’ requirements. In this paper, the researcher aims to discuss history and theories of distance learning, review literature on distant learning, state advantages and disadvantages of distance learning, express implications of the study to learners and teachers, and finally mention suggestions for improving distance learning.
Keywords: distance learning, history, theories, advantages, disadvantages, implications, suggestions
Type of Study: Applicable |
References
1. Ainin, S., Muzamil Naqshbandi, M., Moghavvemi, S., & Ismawati Jaafar, N. (2015). Facebook sage, socialization and academic performance. Computer & Education, 83(1), 64-73. [DOI:10.1016/j.compedu.2014.12.018]
2. Akhmetova, D., Vorontsova, L., & Morozova, I. G. (2013). The experience of a distance learning organization in a private higher educational institution in the Republic of Tatarastan (Russia): From idea to realization. International Review of Research in Open & Distance Learning, 14(3). doi: 10.19173/irrodl.v14i3.1428 [DOI:10.19173/irrodl.v14i3.1428]
3. Ali, A., & Ahmaed, I. (2011). Key factors for determining students' satisfaction in distance learning courses: A study of Allama Iqbal Open University. Contemporary Educational Technology, 12(2), 118-134. www.cedtech.net/articles/22/222.pdf
4. Anderson, T. (2011). The theory and practice of online learning (2nd Edition). Edmonton, AB: AU Press.
5. Anderson, T., & Dron, J. (2011). Three generations of distance education pedagogy. International Review of Research in Open & Distance Learning, 12(3), 80-97. [DOI:10.19173/irrodl.v12i3.890]
6. Aydemir, M., Özkeskin E, E., & Akkurt, A. A. (2015). A theoretical framework on open and distance learning. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 174(2015), 1750–1757. [DOI:10.1016/j.sbspro.2015.01.833]
7. Berge, Z. L. (1995). Facilitating computer conferencing: recommendations from the field. Educational Technology, 35(1), 22–30. https://www.jstor.org/stable/44428247
8. Bijeesh, N. A. (2017). Advantages and disadvantages of distance learning. Retrieved from http://www.indiaeducation.net/online-education/articles/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-distance-learning.html
9. Birnbaum, B. (2001). Foundations and practices in the use of distance education. Lewiston, NY: Edwin Mellon Press.
10. Bransford, J., Brown, A., & Cocking, R. (1999). How people learn: Brain, mind experience and school. Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press/National Research Council. [PMID]
11. Brown, C. (2017). Advantages and disadvantages of distance learning. Retrieved from https://www.eztalks.com/elearning/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-distance-learning.html
12. Brown, C. (2017). Benefits of distance learning. Retrieved from https://www.eztalks.com/elearning/benefits-of-distance-learning.html
13. Chen, C. W. (2010). Brief introduction of new instruction – network learning. Living Technology Education Journal, 34(4), 10-16.
14. Clegg, S., Hudson, A., & Steel, J. (2003). The emperor's new clothes: Globalization and e-learning in higher education. British Journal of Sociology of Education, 24(1), 39–53. https://www.jstor.org/stable/3593303 [DOI:10.1080/01425690301914]
15. Conrad, D. (2009). Cognitive, instructional, and social presence as factors in learners' negotiation of planned absences from online study. International Review of Research in Open & Distance Learning, 10(3). doi: [DOI:10.19173/irrodl.v10i3.630]
16. Dembo, M., & Lynch, R. (2004). The relationship between self-regulation and online learning in a blended learning context. The International Review of Research in Distance Learning, 5(2). http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/189/271
17. Dennen, V. P., Aubteen Darabi, A., & Smith, L. J. (2007). Instructor–learner interaction in online courses: The relative perceived importance of particular instructor actions on performance and satisfaction. Distance Education, 28(1), 65-79. [DOI:10.1080/01587910701305319]
18. Dyrud, M. A. (2000). The third wave: a position paper. Business Communication Quarterly, 63(3), 81-93. [DOI:10.1177/108056990006300310]
19. Feasley, C. (1983). Serving learners at a distance: A guide to program practices. (ASHE-ERIC Higher Education Research Report no. 5). Washington, DC: Association for the Study of Higher Education and ERIC Clearinghouse on Higher Education. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 238 350).
20. Firat, M. (2016). Measuring the e-learning autonomy of distance education students. Open Praxis, 8(3), 191–201. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.5944/openpraxis.8.3.310 [DOI:10.5944/openpraxis.8.3.310]
21. Gagne, M., & Shepherd, M. G. (2001). Distance learning in accounting: A comparison between distance and traditional graduate accounting class. T.H.E. Journal, 28(9), 58-60. Retrieved March 13, 2019 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/94130/
22. Garrison, D. R., & Shale, D. (1990). Education at a distance: From issues to practice. Malabar: FL: Robert E. Krieger. [DOI:10.1080/08923649009526713]
23. Garrison, G. R. (1985). Three generations of technological innovation in distance education. Distance Education, 6(2), 235-241. doi: 10.1080/0158791850060208 [DOI:10.1080/0158791850060208]
24. Gunawardena, C. N., & McIsaac, M. S. (2003). Distance education. In D. Jonassen (Ed.), Handbook for research on educational communications and technology (pp. 355-396). New York: Simon and Schuster.
25. Hanson, D., Maushak, N. J., Schlosser, C. A., Anderson, M. L., Sorenson, C., & Simonson, M. (1997). Distance education: Review of the literature (2nd ed.). Washington, DC: Association for Educational Communications and Technology. Ames, Iowa: Research Institute for Studies in Education.
26. Hara, N., & Kling, R. (2000). Student distress in a web-based distance education course. Information, Communication & Society, 3(4), 557-579. [DOI:10.1080/13691180010002297]
27. Holmberg, B. (1989). Theory and practice of distance education. London: Routledge.
28. Hutt, M. (2017). Top 10 disadvantages of distance learning. https://www.eztalks.com/elearning/top-10-disadvantages-of-distance-learning.html
29. Jacobs, G. M., Renandya, W. A., & Power, M. (2016). Learner autonomy. In G. Jacobs, W. A. Renandya and M. Power (eds.), Simple, powerful strategies for student centered learning. New York: Springer International Publishing. [DOI:10.1007/978-3-319-25712-9_3]
30. Jonassen, D. (1992). Designing hypertext for learning. In E. Scanlon & T. O'Shea (Eds.), New directions in educational technology (pp. 123-130). Berlin: Springer-Verlag. [DOI:10.1007/978-3-642-77750-9_10]
31. Kör, H. (2013). Uzaktan ve Örgün Eğitimin Öğrenci Başarısı Üzerine Etkisinin Araştırılması, Gaziantep Ünversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. Gaziantep University Journal of Social Sciences, 12(2), 267-279.
32. Kör, H., Erbay, H., Demir, E., & Akmeşe, Ö. F. (2016). A study on the factors affecting the academic performance of distance education students and formal students, Hit it. University Journal of Social Sciences Institute, 9(2), 1029-1050.
33. Lynch, R., & Dembo, M. (2004). The relationship between self-regulation and online learning in a blended learning context. The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 5(2). [DOI:10.19173/irrodl.v5i2.189]
34. Matthews, D. (1999). The origins of distance education and its use in the United States. T.H.E. Journal, 27(2), 56-66. Retrieved March 13, 2019 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/89339/
35. Mehrotra, C. M., Hollister, C. D., & McGahey, L. (2001). Distance learning: Principles for effective design, delivery, and evaluation. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc.
36. Meyer, K. A. (2002). Quality in distance education: Focus on on-line learning. In A.J. Kezar (Ed.), ASHE-ERIC Higher Education Report (Vol. 29, pp. 1-134). Jossey – Bass.
37. Moore, M. (1989). Three types of interaction. American Journal of Distance Education, 3(2), 1-6.
https://doi.org/10.1080/08923640109527080
https://doi.org/10.1080/08923640009527050
https://doi.org/10.1080/08923649009526698
https://doi.org/10.1080/08923649209526781
https://doi.org/10.1080/08923649409526851
https://doi.org/10.1080/08923648909526659
https://doi.org/10.1080/08923648909526645
https://doi.org/10.1080/08923649909527019
https://doi.org/10.1080/08923648909526674
https://doi.org/10.1080/08923648709526579
https://doi.org/10.1080/08923649709526957
https://doi.org/10.1080/08923648809526618
https://doi.org/10.1080/08923649109526741
https://doi.org/10.1080/08923649509526884 [DOI:10.1080/08923649309526818]
38. Moore, M. (1990). Background and overview of contemporary American distance education. In M. Moore (Ed.) Contemporary issues in American distance education (pp. xii-xxvi). New York: Pergamon.
https://doi.org/10.1080/08923649009526698
https://doi.org/10.1080/08923649009526711 [DOI:10.1080/08923649009526686]
39. Moore, M., & Kearsley, G. (1996). Distance education: A systems view. New York: Wadsworth Publishing Company.
https://doi.org/10.1080/08923649609526936 [DOI:10.1080/08923649609526905]
40. Nagrale, P. (2013). Advantages and disadvantages of distance education. https://surejob.in/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-distance-education.html
41. Peters, O. (1973). Distance education and industrial production: A comparative interpretation in outline. Otto Peters on Distance Education: The Industrialization of Teaching and Learning, 1994; pp. 107–127. Available online: http://www.c3l.uni-oldenburg.de/cde/found/peters67.htm
42. Picciano, A. G. (2017). Theories and frameworks for online education: Seeking an integrated model. Online Learning, 21(3), 166-190.doi: 10.24059/olj. v21i3.1225
43. Reiser, R. A., & Dempsey, J. V. (2012). Trends and issues in instructional design and technology (3rd ed.) Upper Saddle River, NJ: Erlbaum.
44. Ryan, M. (1997). Education Casts Wide Net. Tech Web News.
45. Sabir, I. R., Akhtar, N., Bahadur, W., Sajjad, M. S., & Abbas. (2014). Impact of distance education on student performance: A case of Allama Iqbal Open University. Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research, 21(3), 472-476.
46. Shank, G. (1993). Abductive multiloguing: The semiotic dynamics of navigating the Net. The Arachnet Electronic Journal of Virtual Culture, 1(1). http://serials.infomotions.com/aejvc/aejvc-v1n01-shank-abductive.txt
47. Sherron, G. T., & Boettcher, J. V. (1997). Distance learning: The shift to interactivity. CAUSE Professional Paper Series, #17, 1-32. https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/46257245
48. Traxler, J. (2018). Distance learning: Predictions and possibilities. Educ. Sci, 8(1), 35. [DOI:10.3390/educsci8010035]
49. Traxler, J., & Lally, V. (2016). The crisis and the response: After the dust had settled. Interact. Learn. Environ, 24(5), 1016-1024. doi:10.1080/10494820.2015.1128216 [DOI:10.1080/10494820.2015.1128216]
50. Vlassenko, L., & Bozhok, N. (2014). Advantages and disadvantages of distance learning. National University of Food Technologies, Ukraine. [PMID] [PMCID]
51. Williams, M. L., Paprock, K., & Covington, B. (1998). Distance Learning: The Essential Guide. SAGE Publications, Inc.
52. Wright, S. J. (1991). Opportunity lost, opportunity regained: University independent study in the modern era. In B. L. Watkins & S. J. Wright (Eds.), The foundations of American distance education: A century of collegiate correspondence study (pp. 37–66). Dubuque, IO: Kendall/Hunt Publishing.
53. Zigerell, J. (1984). Distance education: An information age approach to adult education. Information. Series no. 283, Columbus: ER IC Clearinghouse on Adult, Career, and Vocational Education, The Ohio State University, 1984. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 246 311).
54. Zimmerman, B. J. (2002). Becoming a self-regulated learner: An overview. Theory into Practice, 41(2), 64–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1207/s15430421tip4102_2 [DOI:10.1207/s15430421tip4102_2]
Send email to the article author
| Rights and permissions | |
 |
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. |
