Ed4003 Distance Education

This course encourages students to know several models of distance learning, integration of communication technology in teaching and learning processes, and distance learning development in Mexican and international environments. It also analyzes long distance education outcomes, benefits, challenges and criteria applied for choosing technology.

Objectives

• Elucidate concepts, features and historical development of distance education.
• Know and reflect on distance education educative models.
• Know, understand and reflect on the implications in the use of technology in distance education
• Analyze social-cultural implication due to the use of technology in distance education.
• Analyze distance education challenges and tendencies and current situation.
• Analyze criteria applied for technology in distance education.

Content:

1. Concept of distance education through history.
2. Distance education models and characteristics.
3. Technology and national educational project.
4. International educational systems: Open Learning University (UK), Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED Spain), etc.
5. Distance education in México and Virtual University of the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM)
6. Social cultural implications of the use of technology in distance education.
7. The role of written communication in the teaching and learning processes.
8. Choosing the right technology in distance education.
9. Distance education state of art and tendencies.
10. Outcomes of distance education.

Bibliography:

• Laurilard Diana (1993). Rethinking university teaching. A framework for the effective use of educational technology. Roudtledge Editors, London., UK.
• Gros Salvat Begoña (1996). El ordenador invisible. Hacia la apropiación del ordenador en la enseñanza. Gedisa Editorial. España.
• Harasim L.,Hiltz S.R., Teles L y Turof M. (1995). Learning Networks. A field guide to teaching and Learning Online.