Distance Learning -- Reflection
25 December 2011
Learners Motivation -- Reflection
Starting this course was exciting for me as I was looking forward to making my mark as its where I looking to start my next career as a teacher online. Understanding the concepts of distance learning is vital for any teacher or instructor. There are many factors to consider as I learned throughout this course. Its has made me think about where the perception of distance will be in the future and how as an instructional designer I can be a proponent and positive force to this ever growing field of distance learning.
During my classes I have learned that learning is all about getting that change in behavior. Distance learning seems to fall in the same category as for this field to excel in the future, people need to learn and understand this field. There may be many kinds of actions that have shown that this field is heading this that directions as record number of students are joining the crowds to online classes. It comes down to the person believing that doing this instruction and being able to change their behavior and at what level (Ormond, 2009). I never thought that this was such a complex process especially since everyone has some areas that differ from others. In 10 – 30 years, most universities will have more students online that in class just due to the cost and availability to the students and the schools themselves (Simonson, 2009). Soon companies will value degrees from distance learning as high as any traditional university and that will be the paradigm that will break and keep distance learning going strong.
My experiences over the last 19 years in the military have given more experiences that most executives would never have in a lifetime. I do believe what works for you now might not work for you later in life. This is why it’s so important to get this information out how this invaluable resource is used all the time in online courses. Instructor designers must know that these concepts or ideas need to be carried out to the schools and workplaces to show how great this type of instruction is. Some instruction must be designed to effect a change in belief and value systems (Conlan, 2003). This is why I am a big proponent for distance learning and its most vocal cheerleader. I encourage folks to try this medium so they can get some type of connection to see its benefits. This is how we get the connection with all the theories, styles, and motivation from distance learning. Once we understand their distance learning process, the others will fall in place.
I have met so many folks who are thankful to the lord for distance learning. Whichever online education options you choose, they all require focus, dedication, and motivation (Simonson, 2009). These are all traits you look for when you go too any traditional university or trade school. With the ease of scheduling and empowerment of assignments deadlines, it seems that it gives everyone a change to get their knowledge and power in order to get that degree to get that promotion, pay raise, or new position. These positive forces is a big wave to information that is slowly getting to the all of US as schools await for more homes to catch up to the technology to allow more folks to get online and get their degrees. It’s a big force that will assist many people in a positive way.
With all my schooling and work experience; I was amazed on how things go on when it came to distance learning. The concepts and styles allow me as a instruction designer to be able to see and understand how to deal and assist any student. I will be able to know which way I should take the course or class, what questions will get them to open up and what teaching media and instructions will work best for that student (Ormod, 2010). Distance learning is a field that is getting stronger and will be a major positive force in the educational world. This course has help me feel better prepared to run a course and be able to adapt. This is a course that has given me the tools to succeed and I will be a positive influence that will guide to others on how to succeed and prosper.
References
Ormrod, J., Schunk, D., & Gredler, M. (2009). Learning theories and instruction (Laureate custom edition). New York
Simonson, M., Smaldino, S., Albright, M., & Zvacek, S. (2009). Teaching and learning at a
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Ormrod, Jeanne , (Director). (2010) . Information Processing and the Brain. [Motion Picture].
Conlan, J., Grabowski, S., & Smith, K. (2003). Adult learning. In M. Orey (Ed.), Emerging perspectives on learning, teaching, and technology. Retrieved from http://projects.coe.uga.edu/epltt/index.php?title=Adult_Learning
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