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Distance education: a learner-centered paradigm
Objective:
To describe distance education and present an overview of current and future applications of the technologies used.
Data Sources:
Current literature and the authors' experience.
Study Selection:
Determined by the authors.
Data Extraction:
Determined by the authors.
Data Synthesis:
Distance education is characterized by the physical separation of the learner and the instructor during instruction. Instructors and learners shift roles; the method and the technology combine to create a learner-centered paradigm.
Conclusion:
With improved technology and the increased demand for professional training, distance education promises to become a part of the mainstream of education.
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