Distance Education

1. Technology

1.1. older technologies

1.1.1. penny postal system, radio, tv, phone,

1.2. newer technologies

1.2.1. internet: computer, tablets, smart phones, skype, email etc.

2. Students

2.1. K-12, College and Universities, technical programs

2.1.1. Flexible class schedule

2.1.1.1. Can attend class anywhere

3. Instructors

3.1. Knowledge of Distance Education teaching methods

3.1.1. flexible work schedule

3.1.1.1. possibility to work from anywhere

4. Distance Education Definition: The delivery of education to students who are not always physically present inside the classroom. Technology may be used as a form of face to face contact in order to facilitate communication between teacher, student, and classmates. Distance education also uses other traditional resources for educational delivery such as print media.