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= My initial definition of Distance Learning: = = = = As most classmates have already said distance education is a process where the student and the teacher are not in the same place, at the same time. Distance education uses technology such as websites, videos, CD courses etc as a way to help the student understand the content, the school provides a website, forums, and library resources for the student to explore and reflect his or her learning process. The teacher’s feedback is constant. Contrary to popular belief normally there’s more communication with the teacher and a need for interaction using tools to do so. Since there’s no face- to-face interaction both participants have keep in contact through written form. Finally distance learning has been used by adults throughout its existence. = = = = = Holmberg, B. (2005). The evolution, principles and practices of distance education. Oldenburg: Bibliotheks- und Informationssystem der Universität Oldenburg.

Moore, M. G., & Kearsley, G. (2005). Distance education: A systems view (2nd ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.