Distance Learning
Is the field of research , aims to provide knowledge and education for students who do not personally exist in traditional Kelsafov educational facilities and universities , also described as " the process of getting on the flag when it is the source of knowledge and learners separated by time and place , or both. "
The evolution of the Internet and the computer made the spread of distance learning is faster and more efficient than before , to gain access to the Virtual University . And in 1996 founded the University of Jones International University, the first to be fully established on the Internet, and is recognized by many associations to recognize the U.S. .
More than 96% of the world's greatest universities are offering classes and the decisions of the remote , and more than 3.2 million U.S. students were taking an educational one scheduled for after at least during the autumn season of 2005 .
Today, a lot of universities and public and private nonprofit institutions and non-profit around the world provide some form of distance education, from the simplest to the most complex lessons undergraduate courses and even doctoral programs . And these institutions gain varying degrees of recognition , some certificates in recognition of high gain and some are not taken into account a lot.
The technology used in the delivery of science :
There are two types of technology used in the delivery of science and remote are:
• Synchronous
• Asynchronous
Synchronous System : The system is available each source of science and educated at the same time , and is a traditional way of learning but with the non-existence of the participants in the same place . And it requires the presence of a specific timetable followed by the participants . And examples of technology used in this method: Web conferencing or video (web conference, video conference) on the Internet or the radio , or direct broadcast (live streaming) or a traditional phone or VOIP
Asynchronous system : and is a system that allows users to enter and access information at any time they want depending on their schedule your calendar , this system is more flexible . Students are not obliged to be present together at the same time . And e-mail is the oldest method of distance learning and is an example of this system , in addition to the Forum and sound recordings and video recordings and publications , which are examples of technology used in the educational system .
Certainly , it is possible to integrate the two types of education and the simultaneous asynchronous together , as happens in The Open University , which based in Leeds in England , and that offers some of the lectures at their headquarters for the day to support distance learning.
There are other technology now used in the delivery of distance learning using virtual worlds three-dimensional on the Internet , Active World and The Second Life is a virtual worlds three dimensions of being are now providing lessons and lectures three dimensions , offers the learner the same amount of participation and expertise offered by the traditional lessons .
Benefits of distance learning from the perspective of the learner :
• obtain certificates and estimates of foreign universities without having to Westernization and Travel
• Access to the flag at any time and from anywhere .
• access to non- infinite amount of science and knowledge , no matter what age or degree of learner he is busy .
Benefits of distance learning from the viewpoint of institutions :
• Expanding access : The distance learning he could meet the needs of learning and training required of companies without imposing time constraints on staff.
• mitigation of limitations and cost : For the University , the majority of activities will take place at the headquarters of the university , which offers the opportunity to reduce the amounts paid to create buildings .
• make use of material from emerging markets : studies indicated that science requires lifelong learning , Valchhadh university is not enough , and the learner that his information is always happening , and this is available by distance learning without restrictions of time or spatial .
In Syria , there is a virtual university as an example of distance learning, and provides virtual university many undergraduate courses and post- university Kalmajistir , and follow the virtual university is mostly learning system for simultaneous , allowing students to participate in the lesson and get direct answers to their questions from lecturer .
