Distance Education

1. DISTANCE EDUCATION
Mert Gönkesen

2. WHAT IS DISTANCE EDUCATION
 Distance learning refers to online learning or
courses of study that are offered in a virtual, rather
than physical, environment. Distance learning has
become commonplace with a number of
universities offering degrees that can be earned
entirely online. Distance-learning programs may be
particularly useful for non-traditional students who
are older, work full-time, have children at home or
need a highly flexible classroom setting that allows
them to receive information and connect with others
from their own home.

3. ADVANTAGES OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
 Lots of flexibility.
 No commuting.
 Numerous choices for schools.
 Lowered costs.
 Learn while working.

4. DISADVANTAGES OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
 Lack of social interaction.
 Format isn’t ideal for all learners.
 Some employers don’t accept online degrees.
 Requires adaptability to new technologies.
 Not all courses required to complete the degree
may be offered online.

5. HOW DO I EVALUATE MY STUDENTS IN
DISTANCE EDUCATION
 Prepare some questions about the courses.
 Looking the grades of the assignments.
 Looking how many class my students participate.
 Consider the communication me and my students
about courses (e-mail, asking questions etc ...

6. CRITERIA TO EVALUATE IN DISTANCE
EDUCATION
Distance Education Providers are required to keep
records containing:
 Proper paperwork necessary to comply with any state/federal
guidelines
required of training providers.
 Commission approval for courses offered
 Curriculum documents including a lesson plan outlining
goals and objectives
 Instructor information to include credentials/qualifications
making them a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and current
experience or training within the past 2 years

7. CRITERIA TO EVALUATE IN DISTANCE
EDUCATION
 Number of courses provided
 Number of students taught and student/instructor
ratio
 Number of students that dropout or fail to complete
courses
 Average scores for students in each course
 Percentage of students passing/failing the course
 Number of complaints about provider

8. CRITERIA TO EVALUATE IN DISTANCE
EDUCATION
The Commission evaluations are based on:
 Course offering – Is the course provided according
to Commission standards?
 Completeness of curriculum documents – Do the
documents follow the Commission’s requirements?
 Number of instructors used – Based on
student/instructor ratio.
 Qualifications of instructors used – Does the
instructor have specific
 and/or additional training or experience in the
courses taught?

9. CRITERIA TO EVALUATE IN DISTANCE
EDUCATION
 Number of courses provided – Are there sufficient
resources and staff to support all courses offered?
 Number of students taught – Are there qualified
instructors for all courses offered?
 Average scores for students in each course – Is
there a distribution of scores in each course.
 Percentage of students passing/failing – Is there a
high percentage of students passing or failing the
course?
 Number of complaints about provider – What kind,
how many, what was done?