The perception of Distant Learning will improve positively and dramatically

within the next five to twenty years based on advances within technology and the

ability to interactive online with the World Wide Web. Both instructors, students

will be able to participate in courses across the world via the Internet. Distant

Learning popularity will increase as the digital divide is narrowed and our

lifestyle and society becomes more advanced and technical. The increase for

business and professional learning will largely rely on the Internet. Both adults

and Kindergarteners will utilize technology and distant learning from anywhere, on

any topic and anytime. Courses can be certified or non-certified, degreed or non-

degree for business or personal purposes.

As Instructional Designers we can initiate a positive image by developing functional

and practical designs and images that offer interaction and engagement by discussion

and research. By utilizing cutting edge technology, learning can be both stimulating and

challenging offering exciting alternatives to learning styles.

As designers being familiar with the latest technology and design equips us with the

proper tools to develop, replace or enhance existing traditional learning. As we

continue to strive to learn in order to give expert design and instruction to our learners, it

is imperative that we keep up with the latest trends in order to give our learners the best

we have to offer. By using precise. clear and accurate instruction enables learners to

perform their best and to “think outside of the box” while engaging with graphics and

design in order to communicate freely and openly over the internet with discussions

such as BLOGS and CMS‘s, etc. to the ends of the earth.

As an Instructional Designer, I plan to be a positive force for the continuous

improvement in the field of distant education by staying connected to Discussion

Groups and improving my technical skills, in order to incorporate the latest

technology and trends into my design. I plan to get the word out on Distant Learning and

inform others of the advantages and benefits in order to provide the highest quality

design and instruction with proper planning and training.

By breaking down social walls and barriers in education by

communicating to anyone who wants to learn from next door to Africa or China to

students all over the world. The sky is the limit for Distant Learning and tests for state

and federal exams can now be taken over the internet with webcam instead of traveling to

other cities or countries. Distant Learning has come a long way from television in the

classroom, or watching cable programs to the Wireless Internet utilizing technology and

satellite to gain knowledge. Distant Learning will affect everyone directly or indirectly.