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 * How has your definition/understanding of DE evolved since you first posted it to the class/wiki? What changes would you make to your original definition as a result of Module 1 readings and discussions?

A. I am starting to realize the history behind distance education, and the process that it took to evolve into the reality of having classes online. It was not a simple process.

B. I like my definition but at this point I would change it to be:

Distance Education defined: A process that involves teaching or learning via the technology available to achieve lifelong learning; this process may lead to a degree or it may lead to achieving additional knowledge in a subject or field. Michael Moore and Greg Kearsley (2005) description of distance education has contributed to my definition being changed.
 * What has contributed to the change in your understanding of DE (i.e., specific discussions/readings/interactions with Torstein, instructors, and/or other students)?

Moore and Kearsley (2005) describe distance education as the following:

"Distance education is planned learning that normally occurs in a different place from teaching, requiring special course design and instruction techniques, communication through various technologies, and special organization and adminstrative arrangements" (p. 2).

Reference: a,sans-serif;">Moore, M. G., & Kearsley, G. (2005). a,sans-serif;">//Distance education: A systems view //(2nd ed.) //.// Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. a,sans-serif;">//[p. 2// a,sans-serif;">//] // A. I would start by describing the definition of distance education and talk about how technology has helped bring DE into reality.
 * How would you convey to your co-workers what you learned in this module? How might you apply what you’ve learned in this module to a “real life” DE environment?

B. Real Life - The module learning for me has brought to my attention how creative and innovative the leaders in DE were to see the future. Their vision has forever changed the learning and teaching process. The history of distance education was an "aha" moment for me. I had never thought about the process, time, effort, and hard work that the leaders in DE had done to accomplish their goal. It was probably motivated by a financial desire by some, but most of the leaders wanted to change the learning process. The Internet gave them the opportunity to change the future of education. A. Yes, the goals and objectives were met for this module.
 * What was your most important “aha” experience in this module?
 * Go back and review the objectives for this module. Do you feel that module goals and objectives have been met? How and it what why? If not, which objectives have not been fully achieved?

B. The objectives of this module are to: We discussed all of the above points during the conference and/or other areas in the classroom.
 * Introduce the course and course setup, the online Masters program, definitions in distance education (DE), and to introduce participants to each other
 * Learn about the two constituent elements of DE
 * Reflect on the evolution of DE
 * Outline the history of DE from its early beginnings to today's practices
 * Discuss some common reasons why students choose DE
 * Specify methodological issues relevant to both course development and student-tutor interaction
 * How has the assignment and the instructors’ feedback helped you in your learning and in reaching the objectives?
 * How has the assignment and the instructors’ feedback helped you in your learning and in reaching the objectives?