Unit 4 – Structuring Your Message

Distance Learning : Possible Benefits

Definition of Distance Learning

Elements of Distance Learning

Computer Tools

Online Books and Articles

Possible Audience and Mode of Instruction

Possible Benefits of Distance Learning

Convenience to the Students (Physical

Ambient Atmosphere of Analytical Discourse (Psychological

Non-exposition to the Exigencies of Rough Facilitation

Equitable Form of Class Participation

Supplementary Sources Made Available

Class Time Maximized

The Concept of Time Management

Avoidance of Intervening Factors

The Personal Attributes of the Students

The State of Affairs of the Facilitator

Achievement of

Free-Flowing and Critical Communication

Easy Flow of Communication

Proper Delineation of Information

Severe Communication Easily Repairable

Means of Achieving the Potential Benefits of Distance Learning (to the students

Right Form of Technology

Effective Mode of Facilitation

Introduction of Motivation-Enhancing Factors

Considerations and Recommendations for an Effective Distance Learning

Preparatory Training Mechanisms

Critical Assessment of Participant 's Skills (Computer and Language Skills

Definitions ran course to every form of discourse and writing , so much so that in this case , the word distance learning ' be defined in the most concise but meaningful way . The fact that it is a recent phenomenon juxtaposes the individual to present its definition in terms of its academic connotation . The things involved in distance learning is but a magnifier of the whole phenomenon , a strategy of focus (which elements are to be given more credence in a specific situation . This is more of a prescription rather than a protocol in composing outlines dealing with recent s ADDIN EN .CITE Tulloch3328Jacquelyn TullochJohn SneedQuality Enhancing Practices in Distance Education : Teaching and Learning (Spring 2000 )Instructiional Technology Council (Tulloch Sneed

The potential benefits of distance learning from the view of the students should be structured in a way that elements of class discourse are given consideration ADDIN EN .CITE Lindsay5512Nathan K LindsayScott L HowellThe Study of Distance Education by Distance Education2006October 16International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learninghttp /www .itdl .org /Journal /Sep_04 /article03 .htm (Lindsay Howell . Benefits themselves , are nothing without examining the context to which they were derived . theless , the range of possibilities is expanded (i .e . in communication , class participation ) whenever the situational contingencies are analyzed theless , the concept of maximal time utilization should be included in the outline for it provides some hint ' as to what differentiates distance learning from other modes of teaching ADDIN EN .CITE 2002446Guid e to Distance Learning Programs2002Thom son Peterson apos s (Guide to Distance Learning Programs , 2002 . Included here is the examination of intervening factors that can adversely affect the facilitation channel . The benefits of distance learning in terms of communication are but a spectrum of achieving the wide range of possible academic inquiries of students ADDIN EN .CITE Distanc e Learning2006October 162006University of West Floridahttp /cops .uwf .edu /tutorial s /technolo /distance /distance .htm "Distance Learning , 2006

A critical assessment and of course , preparatory training programs should be included in the outline as legitimate subs this is to make the participants (students ) know their limitation (in this case students and teachers fearful of the idea...