CEIT321 Foundations of Distance Education
CEIT321 introduces students to theoretical frameworks, historical development, and practical applications of distance education. The course covers synchronous and asynchronous learning, instructional design for online education, and emerging trends in distance learning technologies. Students will explore various distance learning models, research methodologies, and evaluation techniques for online learning environments.
- Understand the history, purpose, and evolution of distance education.
- Define key concepts, terminology, and theoretical models in distance education.
- Analyze technologies used in distance education, including online platforms and communication tools.
- Compare synchronous and asynchronous learning strategies.
- Evaluate instructional design models for distance education.
- Assess the effectiveness of distance learning programs and strategies.
- Identify trends and challenges in modern distance education.
Course Objectives
Learning Materials
Resources
📍 Beginner
- EDUCAUSE
- eLearning Industry
- Teaching in a Digital Age
- History of eLearning
- History of Online Schooling
- Theoretical Frameworks
- Distance Education: Key Concepts
- Tony Bates Blog
📍 Intermediate
- Instructional Design Foundations
- eLearning Course
- Instructional Design Models
- Teaching Online
- Research Methods
- Teaching Online Synchronous Classes
- Instructional Design for eLearning
📍 Advanced
- AI Tools for Course Creation
- AI-Powered Learning Platforms
- IDEAS Framework for Teaching Online
- Best Instructional Design Software
- Designing Effective Online Learning
- Assessment Strategies for Online Learning
- Instructional Design Theories
Free Tools
- Instructional Design: Canva, H5P
- Student Engagement: Kahoot!, Padlet
- Assessment Methods: Quizlet, Google Forms
- Research Methodologies: Google Scholar, Zotero
Roadmaps
Skills to Learn
📍 Beginner
- Understand key terms and theories in distance education.
- Learn about historical developments and different types of online learning.
- Explore basic tools and technologies used in distance education.
- Compare face-to-face vs. online learning environments.
📍 Intermediate
- Analyze various instructional design models for online learning.
- Explore student engagement strategies in online education.
- Learn about assessment methods for distance education.
- Study research methodologies used in evaluating distance learning.
📍 Advanced
- Design and implement a fully functional distance learning course.
- Research and analyze best practices in instructional technology.
- Develop expertise in managing online learning platforms.
- Apply data analytics and AI-based solutions to enhance distance education.