Introduction to Instructional Systems Design

CHAPTER 11

Distance Learning

KEY CONCEPTS

• Learning at a distance is not new to ISD

• Four generations of distance learning

• Massive open online courses (MOOCs)

• Social media in distance learning

• Learning packets

CHAPTER OBJECTIVES

At the end of this chapter, the learner should be able to:

• Define distance learning.

• Describe the key distinguishing features of each of the four generations of distance learning.

• Define a MOOC and its key components.

• Describe at least one challenge for each of the ADDIE elements when designing distance learning.

• Explain the concept of packet learning with at least two examples.

Distance education is the practice of moving learning from a traditional setting, such as a classroom, to a distance from ...