Shirley Brady
Distant Education Evolution
In the overwhelming response distance education is getting, the question is according to Moller, Foshay, and Huett (2008) is ; “Is e-learning truly a breakthrough or is it only the latest miracle which society promises solution to all the problems associated with education and training? As we take a close look at distant learning it provides an opportunity for individuals who work outside the home, single parents, and people who want to continue their education at their leisure. This is also a very strong plus for parents that home-school their children. For the public school system this could be a nightmare. I agree with Moller, Foshay, and Huett are accurate in their evaluation as they stated, “K-12 can benefit from the independence offered by virtual schooling, this same independence has the potential for negative impact.” It is by belief distant learning like anything else has its pros and cons. With continued research and collaboration we can embrace distant education as a possible solution over time.
Moller, L., Forshay, W., & Huett, J (2008, September/August). The evolution of distance education: Implications for instructional design on the potential of the Web(Part 3, K-12) Tech Trends, 52(5), 61-66.
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