EDU 6215 Article Review

EDU 6215 Article Review


Crotty. J (2012) Distance Learning Has Been Around Since 1892, You Big MOOC
from http://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesmarshallcrotty/2012/11/14/distance-learning-has-been-around-since-1892-you-big-mooc/


Summary:
This article discusses the fact that distance learning isn't just some new fad, and that Distance Learning has been around for quite some time.  It first began with the use of the U.S. Postal Service to share educational materials, and course correspondence.  Distance Learning then turned to the use of tools such as television, and radio broadcasts.  More recently it has evolved online in the form of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC's).  With the use of the internet,  the student population has exploded.  Most Universities have some form of online instruction, and as educational technology changes so will distance learning.


Reflection:
As I reflect on the article, I relate it to the screencasts I recently created for my elementary staff.  I created a tutorial on how to write up a conduct referral through a program called e-school.  After finishing this tutorial, I realized how valuable it can be in other areas.  Screencasting is a tool I can use in physical education.  I would use this tool as supplemental education.  I could share videos related to what we are doing in P.E., and offer instruction outside the classroom.  Parents could go online with their students, and watch a screencast of a lesson I created.  With the advances in educational technology I feel it is important as educators to stay current, and to reach out to our students outside the classroom.  Continuing the educational process outside of the school setting can be a value tool for parents, teachers, and students.