Example 1: Collaborative Training Environment

A new automated staff information system was recently purchased by a major corporation and needs to be implemented in six regional offices. Unfortunately, the staff is located throughout all the different offices and cannot meet at the same time or in the same location. As an instructional designer for the corporation, you have been charged with implementing a training workshop for these offices. As part of the training, you were advised how imperative it is that the staff members share information, in the form of screen captures and documents, and participate in ongoing collaboration.


In Example 1 One way to share information and documentation is to implement Web 2.0 technologies, would be to implement podcasts in order to download pertinent information and documentation and incorporate productive communication to take place. Podcasting allows learners to store audio or video from the Internet and playback using ipod or MP3 players and information can be uploaded unto course management systems. In addition Blogging, allows students to journal on the Internet and pemits collaboration, interaction and communication between public or restricted groups such as staff members or students. There are free blogs like current one we are using for this class, which provide an excellent source of online reporting.

References:
Simonson, M., Smaldino, S., Albright, M., & Zvacek, S. (2009). Teaching and learning at a distance: Foundations of distance education (4th ed.) Boston, MA: Pearson.

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Multimedia Program: "The Technology of Distance Education"

See below several examples of Podcasting and Blogging in Distant Learning
http://teacherspodcast.org/
http://www.ascilite.org.au/conferences/melbourne08/procs/vanzanten.pdf


The Teachers' Podcast — The New Generation of Ed Tech PD
The popular podcasting team of Mark Gura and Dr. Kathy King are teachers, ... Using Distance Learning classes, or ITV, professional music artists from ...http://www.teacherspodcast.org/

The value of lecture podcasting for distance and on- campus students
Edirisingha, Rizzi, Nie & Rothwell (2007) that 'podcasting may well be valuable for distance learning'. Several explanations have been put forward in recent ...http://www.ascilite.org.au/conferences/melbourne08/procs/vanzanten.pdf

Podcasting: Co-opting MP3 Players for Education and Training Purposes
In addition, podcasting offers the ability for learners to multitask and to ..... Back to the Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration Content.http://www.westga.edu/~distance/ojdla/fall93/donnelly93.htm

Welcome - Academic Computing and Media Services
Our media services include media production, special events setup, podcasting, distance learning, videoconferencing, digital signage design and setup, ...http://mediaservices.ucsd.edu/

Html - European Journal of Open, Distance and E-Learning
The podcasting approaches developed in IMPALA – and the students' learning outcomes ...http://www.eurodl.org/?article=393

BLOGGING and Distant Learning


Jamie's Distance Learning Blog
Hybrid classes that combine face-to-face instruction with online learning have made their way down to the high school level. ...http://distancelearn.about.com/b/

Distance Learning - Earning Online High School and Online College ...
Jamie's Distance Learning Blog ? Can Online High School Graduates Go to College? Wednesday September 22, 2010. By carefully choosing an online high school ...http://distancelearn.about.com/

Education Distance Learning Blog
Education Distance Learning Blog. Distance learning allows teachers to continue their lessons in education long after the bell rings. ...http://www.online-distance-learning-education.com/blogg/blog.html

learning distance blog
Profile learning distance blog. Distance Learning Tips There are 19 Posts and 0 Comments so far. Undergraduate and graduate student custom writing services. ...http://learningdistance.org/

Christian Distance Learning: Online College, Seminary Degrees
Find Christian distance education and online learning programs for K-12, homeschool, ... Recent Blog Posts. Virtual Summer School ? Using blogs to teach ...http://www.bakersguide.com/

Distance learning on the rise; Online courses, iTunes lectures | ZDNet
With online content, lectures free on iTunes and web communication tools for lecturer and peer support, distance/part-time degree courses are on the r.http://www.zdnet.com/blog/igeneration/distance-learning-on-the-rise-online-courses-itunes-lectures/5827

Distance Learning / Distance Education | eLearning Blog Dont Waste ...
It is those who think only in terms of distance measurement that we need to get through to. The techniques in distant learning offer very different, ...http://www.dontwasteyourtime.co.uk/elearning/distance-learning-distance-education/

CollegePlus! - Distance Learning Blog - Distance Learning from the ...
Sal Khan shoots distance learning videos from his closet.http://www.collegeplus.org/blog/distance-learning-from-the-closet

http://mywebspiration.com/view/537811a18e0

Distance Learning has increased my knowledge and will enable me to further my career,by becoming enlightened to the fact that there are a variety of learning techniques and each individual is different.

New innovative technology must be developed in order to make new connections.
Enhancing typical design and using YouTube, Blog, and the World Wide Web for
research and incorporating vibrant interesting presentations which invoke students to interact by asking questions and use connections.

Allowing individuals to expand their knowledge while learning new techniques and applying previous experiences aid in implementing new strategies, as Instructional tools employing motivation is an essential piece to gaining our audiences attention and how they adapt, learn and follow overall instruction.

My personal understanding has been deepened by realizing that use of videos, World Wide Web, Blogs, and other visuals to learn makes it easier to comprehend. Courses which offer a variety of learning techniques to get over the main idea or point makes it easier for me to relate personally. "The idea of making the experience of the distant learner satisfying and acceptable as the expereience of the local learner."

Being able to follow instruction in order to create the Blog and Mind Map etc., allowed me to advance my knowledge and become involved in the chase idea of learning. By developing with exciting learning games enable audiences to participate, interact and engage regardless of their age, gender, location or economic background.

References:

Simonson, M., Smaldino, S., Albright, M., & Zvacek, S. (2009). Teaching and learning at a distance: Foundations of distance education (4th ed.) Boston, MA: Pearson. ( p. 27)