Tele-education: Linking Educators with Learners via Distance Technology

Abstract

<p>Tele-education, also known as distance education, encompasses many methods of using technology to increase knowledge and understanding for learners in multiple locations. This article focuses on the evolution of tele-education and current methods of providing distance learning. In addition, the challenges of providing tele-education and a discussion of future possibilities, use, and needs are reviewed.</p>

Telemedicine: Pediatric Applications

“…However, the student can send instant messages to ask questions and make observations that the teacher can relay to the local and distant audiences. 7,8 …”

“…Web 2.0, characterized by dynamic content and the growth of social networks, also made Voice Over Internet Protocol possible, facilitating the growth of synchronous and asynchronous audiovisual (AV) communication. 7 The mobile device industry has also increased access to both voice and video, enabling real-time discussions for clinicians to collaborate more effectively. These technological improvements have contributed to the rapid expansion of pediatric telemedicine.…”

“…Tele-education programs allow physicians to stay current, travel less often for continuing medical education (CME), obtain free CME, foster relationships between academic and community-based physicians, and establish widespread peer groups to learn from each other and from academicians. 7,8 …”

Masthead

“…Easier access to continuing education enables them to keep their knowledge and skills up to date, improving the care they provide to their clients. It can also decrease their sense of professional isolation, improving the recruitment and retention of these practitioners in rural communities (Fahey et al 2003;Smith et al 2009;White et al 2007) Videoconferencing is one method of delivering educational services to practitioners in their communities. Most commonly, it has been used for delivering seminars, grand rounds and other similar presentations (Fahey et al 2003;Rees et al 2009), although there are reports of its use for clinical supervision of trainees and practitioners (Hilty et al 2004;Xavier et al 2007).…”

Brief Online Classroom Behavior Management Training for Teachers to Address Male Student Behavioural Issue in Chennai, India

“…This approach is typically used to provide services and training from urban to rural areas (Smith et al, 2009), and the international take up of remotely delivered Digital-Education is rapidly expanding which means that programs can be offered from different countries to that of the recipients. Literature related to the distance education using digital technologies is fast growing with research occurring over a wide range of practice disciplines (Eom & Ashill, 2016;Gambadauro & Torrejón, 2013;Kuo, Walker, Schroder, & Belland, 2014).…”