Definition of Distance Education

Distance Education (DE) is a broad term that frequently used synchronously with several other terminologies. DE includes a two way interaction between instructor and students, students and students, and among instructors and instructors. This pedagogy personalizes the communication of teaching and planned learning through a selection of educational tools conducted by a special institutional organization. 

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Let's Bridge the Gap of Digital Divide

Connecting students from developed and developing countries to learning opportunities in a very innovative and stimulating manner is critical towards student learning in the 21st century.

There is a digital divided with regards to easy access  to technology resources particularly in the rural areas of the developing countries.






Look at this concerned issue, how can we find inspiring ways to incorporate social media in the classroom to bridge the gap of digital divide for students of both developing and developed countries?

Technology and Distance Education Gratitude

You are a part of my Journey on Technology and Distance Education Career Path. Therefore, I am extending gratitude and appreciation for all the support and encouragement towards my next level of E-learning.

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Higher-Order-Thinking DE e-Learning Professional Skills

It is important for me to emphasize that my classmates and I have participated in our classroom conferences and contributed information on the history and the terminology of technology used in DE. The e-Learning information prepared me to embrace with my current and future career path toward sustaining my "higher-order thinking and e-learning professional skills." 



The e-Learning tools and technologies assisted me in coordinating collaborative conferences, creating blogs, designing e-portfolio, and developing other technology applications with my instructor and fellow classmates. For example, my fellow classmates and I are able to create and use blog technology to support a meaningful discussion of DE ideas and issues. 

It is also imperative for me to re-emphasize that I am thankful for my instructor (James Rawson); teaching assistant (Susan Pollack), and my fellow classmates, who have discharged pertinent information that include the criteria and guidelines for selecting technologies for DE and the future directions of technology in the DE environment. This excellent quality of e-Learning skills have empowered the OMDE 603 9041(2152) class to move forward to a next level of higher-order-thinking, in technology and DE in e-Learning.

Technology is a Fundamental Element to Distance Education (DE)

I have experienced instructors and students are in different places for all or most of the time where the instructors teach and the students learn from, University of Maryland University College (UMUC) organized established institution. However as an E-learning educator, I have acquired additional teaching, learning, and administrative knowledge and skills to meet the required content level for the 21st Century Technology, DE in E-learning environment.

Historical Context and Terminology of Distance Education (DE)

I participated in classroom discussion that highlighted the historical context and terminology of DE, differences between asynchronous and synchronous DE technologies, social media for education, and open educational resources in Distance Education. It is important to emphasize that the progression of DE has been driven mainly by changes in technology and educational theory.









Distance education is used as a medium to facilitate a need-by-need basis for the convenience of educators as well as learners to explore and achieve a higher level of education. This is certainly an ideal scenario of my current Master of Distance Education and E-Learning Program at University of Maryland University College (UMUC).

Julia's Reflection on Technology and Distance Education (DE)

I recognized on a daily basis, our world is becoming extremely connected with networking information and communication through a variety of technology tools. During the past three (3) weeks of my OMDE 603 9041 Technology in Distance Education & e-learning (2152), my instructor provided information on a wide range of synchronous and asynchronous technologies and tools, that supported relevant educational materials. 







The materials consist of several modules, technology tools, and education theory that are related to DE. Those educational materials and tools are used in the teaching, learning, and administration of distance education (DE) environment.

You are welcome to visit and comment on my reflection and personal ideas that are related to Julia's Journey on Technology and Distance Education in E-learning.