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Moving Toward Dynamic Technologies

This concept map of the static and dynamic technology and media tools is a great way of demonstrating the different ways learning can be assisted in a distance education environment.  While the static learning tools give the learners the opportunity to gain information from a “one way” perspective, the dynamic learning tools allows the students to actually interact in the process of distance learning. 

I have had to learn to use new technologies in my distance education experience; both static and dynamic.  I have learned course material through static tools such as web pages, article text, and podcasts.  At the present time however, I find myself using more dynamic tools for learning such as Skype, video conferencing, and blogs.  I feel that using the dynamic tools I have a more powerful role in my learning process.

References

Fahy, P. J. (2010). Characteristics of interactive online learning media. In T. Anderson (Ed.), The theory and practice of online learning (pp. 167-200). Edmonton, AB: AU Press.

McGreal, R., & Elliott, M. (2010). Technologies of online learning (E-learning). In T. Anderson (Ed.), The theory and practice of online learning (pp. 143-166). Edmonton, AB: AU Press.

Moller, L. (2008). Static and dynamic technological tools. Retrieved from http://sylvan.live.ecollege.com/ec/courses/14936/CRS-WUEDUC8812-3730064/8842_M5_Paper.pdf