Development Of Distance Education Research Articles

Speaking Personally–with Alejandro Pisanty

ABSTRACT Dr. Alejandro Pisanty has been involved with distance education in Mexico since the 1970s as a chemistry professor, early computer user, and Internet policy and governance expert. He has served on numerous boards and was inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame in 2021. In this interview with Dr. Kathryn R. Johnson, he shares personal experiences and insights about the historical development of distance education in Mexico.

The Practice of Distance Technology Application in the Training Future Maritime Specialists

In the article, the authors describe the features of the implementation of distance learning under current conditions in Ukraine for future specialists in the maritime industry. The authors analyze the benefits associated with the implementation of distance learning methods in the maritime industry, and also recommend the use of various innovative technologies, such as virtual reality, video conferencing models and online courses, which can improve the quality of education and training of future professionals. The scientific research analysis in the context of the specified problem has been carried out, and the trend of developing distance education as an element of sustainable development of maritime education has changed. The relevance of this article lies in the increasing need to modernize the educational process in the maritime transport, and the usage of remote technologies is becoming more and more widespread, especially in the current conditions in Ukraine: the war started by the Russian Federation in February 2022, the rapid development of the Internet and the communication technology. The maritime industry requires highly qualified professionals who have in-depth knowledge and skills in various aspects of this industry. The authors also note that lecturers' digital skills are the key ones in the success of distance learning for future maritime professionals, as they help to ensure quality teaching and effective communication between teachers and students, regardless of physical distance. The advent of distance technology allows providing educational applicants with wider access to educational materials, communication with experts and opportunity to acquire knowledge in real time. In the article, the authors give recommendations for lecturers, pedagogues, scientific and pedagogical staff, that can be useful in the process of distance learning.

ЗАМАНБАП БИЛИМ БЕРҮҮДӨГҮ ИНТЕРАКТИВДҮҮ УСУЛДАР ЖАНА ИНСТРУМЕНТТЕР

In the current era of computer technology, the use of digital educational resources plays a key role in the education system. On the one hand, this is an increase in the level of computer knowledge of teachers and students, and on the other hand, the demand of time and the need of society for a modern education system. The purpose of the article is to give some recommendations on improving the quality of education, the development of distance education in the higher education system using interactive methods and tools based on digital education. The article discusses the use of digital educational technologies for the innovative development of the university, the remote organization of the educational process, interactive teaching methods at the university. Fulfilment of the tasks set by the state for the sphere of higher education often depends on the competence of the teacher. The profession of a teacher is honourable, but very difficult.

The impact of gender, psychology, and cultural dimensions on leadership development in distance education

The research purpose is to evaluate the effectiveness of leadership in the process of distance learning from the perspective of the psychological theories of leadership, gender, and cross-cultural issues. The present research is based on such methods as surveys, testing, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and statistical data processing. The subjective (the experience of the respondents) and objective (machine calculation of clusters) assessments allowed the scholars to generate more arguments on leadership in the learning process. The sample consisted of 600 female and male students (300 from each sex, respectively) aged 18–20 years from Abu Dhabi University, American University in The Emirates, and the United Arab Emirates University. The research stated that the majority of students, regardless of gender, suppose that both sexes can develop similar leadership traits (80%). The research claims that female leaders have to be more dynamic and demonstrate higher intelligence (26% vs. 20%) and confidence (20% vs. 15%) than male leaders. Cultural and socio-demographic characteristics do not play a significant role in leadership development (10%). The main cause for the choice of a leader is behavioural and communication characteristics (50%) as well as personal qualities (35%). These results can be used for the online design of distance learning courses in universities (both group and individual), as well as for psychologists to study the aspect of individuals’ predisposition to leadership. It makes sense for further research to explore the issue of differences in the perception of educational leadership in Asian and Western European countries based on the cross-cultural aspect, that is, the influence of national culture on the choice of leader in the educational environment.

A few words on the development of distance education in Brazil: Interview with João Mattar

A few words on the development of distance education in Brazil: Interview with João Mattar

Self-Talk: Musing on Distance Education. (2023)

Self-Talk: Musings on Distance Education is a compilation of blogs and a series of reflective writings written by the author on open and distance learning (ODL) and online learning, accounting for over three decades of his experience. The cornucopia of his ideas and anecdotes pertains to the key innovations that hallmarked developments in ODL and online learning. The book shares much-needed pathways to re-imagine compromised education in the post-pandemic world. At the time of writing this book, Dr. Sanjaya Mishra worked as the director of education at the Commonwealth of Learning (CoL) in British Columbia, Canada. The book is primarily based on his prior trove of experiences as a distance educator at the sole centrally-funded open university in India, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). The goal of this book is to understand the developments in distance education, including the changing roles of teachers and students, with critical discourse centred around IGNOU, based on lessons learned globally and specifically from engagements at the CoL. The book comprises six sections, encompassing 45 chapters.

Promotion Strategy of Multimedia Network Teaching Platform in College Physical Education Teaching

At present, the development of distance education is being vigorously promoted all over the world, and the lifelong, globalised and highly efficient nature of education is driving its rapid development in the world. Because there are different ways to achieve this, so, according to the characteristics of physical education discipline, this article on how to promote multimedia network teaching platform in university physical education teaching, using multimedia network teaching platform, to achieve the complementarity of modern teaching and traditional teaching. The article analyses the theory and development background of multimedia network teaching, and analyses its application in university physical education teaching, and gives a detailed introduction to the use and planning of each module. On this basis, it discusses the design principles of the multimedia network teaching platform for physical education majors, and gives an overall framework and model of functional modules. This study has good implications for university physical education teaching practices.

Analysing the influencing factors of on-line studying engagement of preparatory international students: A case study of the science and technology Chinese course

With the rapid development of network technology, cross-regional on-line higher education is becoming one of the mainstream directions of distance education development. The effectiveness of on-line studying is significantly influenced by the level of learning engagement, and research on this topic can help learners by providing them with process-oriented learning support and targeted teaching interventions. Using the example of on-line Science and Technology Chinese Course for preparatory international students at four universities in China, this study collected self-reported data from 463 students using a survey method. The questionnaire was divided into two parts: the on-line studying engagement scale and the factors influencing on-line studying engagement. Descriptive statistical analysis and differential testing were conducted on the data using SPSS software, and the structural validity of the questionnaire was tested using AMOS software. With the assistance of Smart PLS, a model of the influencing factors of on-line studying engagement was constructed to explore the relationship between on-line studying engagement and its influencing factors. The study found that: The overall level of engagement in on line studying for preparatory international students is above average. In demographic factors, apart from gender, all other variables have a significant impact on on-line studying. Student-level factors will have a more significant positive impact on the degree of on-line studying engagement of preparatory international students. Among them, academic self-efficacy, basic psychological needs satisfaction, the difficulty of the on-line course, and completion of the assignment have a significant positive effect. The influence of teacher-level factors on behavioral engagement and emotional engagement is stronger than that of student-level factors. However, the emotional support of teacher-level factors, the on-line environment of environmental-level factors, and the perceived usefulness of technology of teacher-level factors have a certain negative impact on engagement in online studying. According to the research results, this paper puts forward the optimization strategies of accelerating the update frequency of Chinese learning materials, strengthening the input of on-line emotional support, and holding language learning activities with cultural characteristics. This study makes an in-depth analysis of the influencing factors of preparatory international students’ on-line Chinese studying engagement, and puts forward the optimization strategies to improve the quality of on-line studying, to provide theoretical and practical reference for the development of cross-regional on-line higher education.

Развитие электронного обучения и дистанционного образования: тенденции и перспективы

В статье рассматриваются основные аспекты развития электронного обучения и дистанционного образования. Подчеркивается увеличение доступности образования, гибкость обучения, развитие технологий и платформ, а также рассматриваются вызовы, с которыми сталкиваются эти формы обучения. Представлены перспективы для будущего электронного обучения и дистанционного образования, включая развитие более интерактивных и адаптивных платформ, расширение предложения курсов и программ, интеграцию в традиционное образование и развитие мобильных технологий. В целом электронное обучение и дистанционное образование имеют большой потенциал для развития образования и повышения доступности качественного образования. The article discusses the main aspects of the development of e-learning and distance education. The increasing accessibility of education, the flexibility of learning, the development of technologies and platforms are emphasized, and the challenges faced by these forms of education are also considered. The prospects for the future of e-learning and distance education are presented, including the development of more interactive and adaptive platforms, the expansion of the offer of courses and programs, integration into traditional education and the development of mobile technologies. In general, e-learning and distance education have great potential for the development of education and increasing the availability of quality education.

A Scale Development Study to Determine University Students' Perceptions towards Distance Education

Purpose: The main purpose of this study is to develop a valid and reliable Likert-type measurement tool to determine how university students perceive distance education, which they experienced during the pandemic (COVID 19) period and is becoming more widespread day by day. In addition, in line with the main purpose answers were sought to the questions how university students perceive distance education and what the variables are that affect these perceptions. This research, which was conducted to determine how university students perceive the distance education they experienced during the epidemic process and the variables affecting this perception, is in a comparative type of relational screening model.
 Methodology: The scanning model is used to detect a situation, individual or object that occurred in the past or is still ongoing, in its own conditions and as it exists. In determining the sample size, the number corresponding to 95% confidence level and 5% acceptable margin of error according to the number constituting the research population and the number corresponding to 5 times the number of items in the scale were taken as the basis. According to these criteria, the sample must be at least 350. The participants of this research are 406 students studying in Anadolu University, Faculty of Health Sciences, and Social Work Undergraduate Programs Turkey in the spring semester of the 2021-2022 academic year. The data was collected with the “Distance Education Perception Scale” (DEPS) developed by the researcher and consists of two sections. The first part of DEPS includes 15 open and close-ended questions related to the demographic and personal information of students and their attitudes towards distance education. The second section of DEPS includes 71 statements related to perceptions towards the distance education of students on a 5-point Likert-type scale consisting of 5 choices, from 1=Strongly Disagree to 5=Strongly Agree. In the analysis of the data, the statistical package SPSS 21.00 was used. Exploratory Factor Analysis method and Varimax Rotation technique were used to understand whether the DEPS consists of measuring the same quality. The reliability coefficient α formula, and the relationship between the response given to each item in the scale and the total score obtained from the scale was calculated using the Item-Total Correlation technique. Students' perceptions of distance education were evaluated using the median, mode and arithmetic mean on the basis of all scales and subscales.
 Findings: The results revealed that the scale used in the collection of data in the research is valid and reliable, students are generally hesitant about distance education and these hesitations increase in terms of practice courses and internship practices, and their perception levels about the benefit and importance of distance education are lower than other dimensions of distance education such as learning and communication, technology and measurement-evaluation. Again, the results of the research show that classroom and opinions and attitudes about distance education are important variables that affect the perceptions of students towards distance education.
 Unique contributor to theory, policy and practice: It is expected that the research results will be guiding in terms of developing distance education policies and studies on improving the quality of education in universities, and will make a significant contribution to the national and international literature and researchers working in the field of distance education.

Digitalisation and professional training of medical specialists in Ukrainian universities: A case study in health education

Relevance. The COVID-19 pandemic and the introduction of martial law in Ukraine have contributed to the increased use of digital technologies in all spheres of life, including education.Purpose. The purpose of this study was to identify ways to improve professional training in Ukrainian higher education institutions in the context of digitalisation of education, specifically in the healthcare sector.Methodology. To fulfil this purpose, the methods of analysis and synthesis, as well as the interview method and the author�s questionnaire were used.Results. This paper covered the changes in the professional training of Ukrainian students caused by the active development of distance education and digital technologies. To obtain information on the professional training of specialists in the context of digitalisation, a study was conducted among 263 students of Ukrainian medical institutions. The findings of this study showed that students face difficulties in using modern technologies both when studying and in professional practice. Dynamic changes in the use of modern technologies in professional training require greater involvement of educational institutions in this process, namely: creating courses, electives, conducting trainings for students, holding online meetings with leading experts, introducing technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality into the educational process.Conclusions. It was found that effective training of specialists in the context of digitalisation of the educational process should be based on the following principles: the principle of consistency, the principle of activity, consciousness and independence, the principle of purposefulness, the principle of interaction between classroom, and independent learning activities. These principles are interdependent and ensure effective training of future specialists and develop in them the desire for self-education and lifelong development. The findings of this study can be used by the management of higher education institutions and teachers to improve the educational process in the context of digitalisation, as well as by students for professional self-improvement.

Peculiarities of the Application of Information and Communication Technologies for Distance Learning of the Canadian Border Guard Service Personnel

The paper reveals the peculiarities of the development of distance education in Canadian educational institutions. The specifics of distance learning in the most popular land-based and virtual universities in different provinces of Canada are highlighted. The main tasks of distance education in the Canadian higher education system are identified. The key problems that hinder the development of distance education at the international level are identified. It is proved that distance learning in Canada is successfully integrated into the educational process and is aimed at training highly qualified specialists in various fields. It is known that due to changes in security legislation in 2001, the practice of visiting different checkpoints was cancelled. It is proved that Second Life is an online world in which users (residents) create avatars and interact with other participants, places or objects. It was noted that a virtual border crossing point was created using Second Life to train cadets to conduct interviews with people crossing the border at checkpoints to Canada. It has been researched that in order to enroll in distance learning and continuing education courses, certain requirements must be met. It is indicated that distance education offers hundreds of courses available on a monthly or semester basis. The article describes the distance learning course "Border Services" on the website, which is divided into two parts. It is known that the first part of the course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the activities and functions of the Canada Border Services Agency and the second one is to provide students with an understanding of Canadian citizenship and immigration.

РОЗВИТОК ВІТЧИЗНЯНИХ КВАЛІФІКАЦІЙ В УМОВАХ ВОЄННОГО СТАНУ В УКРАЇНІ

The article explores the peculiarities of the development of the qualification system in Ukraine under the conditions of military challenges. The authors focus on the changes in workforce training and the adaptation of the labour market to the new realities caused by russian aggression and martial law. The issue of balancing the training of qualified personnel with the demand in the labour market is a complex problem that requires significant effort. For Ukraine, this situation is further complicated by the consequences of the pandemic and pre-existing issues such as the lack of statistics and forecasts for qualification demand, overproduction of graduates by educational institutions, and low levels of training due to insufficient skills and abilities. Additional difficulties are created by the legacy of the Soviet labour system and ineffective regulatory policies. With the onset of military aggression, the country has faced new challenges. The main problems of the Ukrainian labour market under martial law concern maintaining the economy, workforce outflow, and other emerging difficulties. Despite significant losses, positive trends have been observed since 2023, such as employment stabilisation due to the support of international partners and the transition of the economy to a military footing. Key factors include the creation of new jobs, regulatory simplifications, and the development of distance education. There is a growing demand for qualifications related to the wartime economy and active retraining of adults. The authors analyse the impact of military actions on the requirements for professional skills and employee training across various sectors. Attention is given to the need for rapid retraining and skill upgrading. The article also discusses government measures to support and develop qualifications, including legislative initiatives and skill enhancement programs for different population groups. Several conclusions are drawn, offering recommendations for improving the qualification system, including the need for innovation in education, the development of digital technologies, and active integration with the European labour market. It is emphasised that an important direction for reform is the harmonisation of the education system with European standards.

Speaking Personally – with Otto Peters

ABSTRACT Professor Otto Peters (*06 May 1926 in Berlin, Germany) is one of the leading pioneers and scholars of distance education and founding rector of the FernUniversität in Hagen, Germany. Professor Olaf Zawacki-Richter, Otto Peters’ last doctoral student, conducted the interview. Otto Peters talks about how he first came into contact with distance learning as a student during World War II. While working at the German Institute of Distance Education, as head of the department for distance education abroad, he invented the term “distance education.” He talks about the development of distance education in Europe, the establishment of the FernUniversität in Hagen, and how he was appointed as the first rector of the new distance teaching university in Germany. Finally, Otto Peters reflects on the impact and reception of his theory of distance education as the most industrialized form of education, which has made him a globally recognized theorist in the field of distance education research.

The Need to Develop Distance Education in General Secondary Schools


 The article provides for improving the educational system in the conditions of the information education environment in the Republic of Uzbekistan, improving the effectiveness of Independent Education by eliminating certain shortcomings in teaching on the basis of distance education technologies, ending repeatability and parallelism, improving the performance of teachers ' functional tasks, organizing international research in the field of assessing the quality of Education.

Formation of Professional Competence of Students in the Conditions of Remote Form of Education

The article is devoted to the study of the professional competence of students in distance learning conditions. Significant interest in the development of distance education allows us to conclude that the topic of developing the professional competence of students in the conditions and need for independent cognitive activity is in demand. The article examines the main ways of developing students’ professional competence based on cognitive independence — as one of the components of lifelong education in the conditions of distance learning. One of the conditions for the effective functioning of the distance learning system at a university is the preparation of employees and students to work in a virtual educational environment. Students’ mastery of methods of independent cognitive activity is due to the fact that during the training period the foundations of professionalism and competence are laid, and skills of independent professional activity are formed. Based on the results of the study, recommendations were developed for developing the professional competence of students in distance learning.

Acceptance of Distance Learning Technology in Technology-Based Learning Management

The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) describes the factors that influence the acceptance and adoption of technology by individuals. In education management, TAM is used to understand how educators, students, and administrative staff respond to the use of technology in the educational process. The application of the Technology Acceptance Model in education management is to help educational institutions plan, implement, and support the use of technology more effectively, taking into account psychological factors and user perceptions. The variables influencing technology acceptance are Perceived Ease of Use, Perceived Usefulness, Attitude Toward Technology, and Intention to Use. This study examines the factors that influence the acceptance of technology by UT postgraduate students toward using information technology in distance learning. The research results are used to develop distance education management, especially in developing internet technology-based learning. The results show that the variables measured have a significant effect on the use of distance learning technology. The Behavioral Intention to Use variable has the most significant influence on Actual Use (AU), followed by the influence of Perceived Ease of Use (PEU) on Attitude Toward Using (ATU) and Perceived Usefulness (PU) on Attitude Toward Using (ATU).Open University, Technology Acceptance Models, Technology Based Learning Management

Сучасні методики технічної освіти в умовах дистанційного навчання

The article substantiates the trends and prospects for the development of distance education. It was noted that the development of methods and the development of remote forms of the educational process belong to innovative methods of training future specialists. A promising path for the development of distance learning has been revealed in accordance with the development of world trends related to the development of new information technologies and systems for establishing communications between various strata of population groups and, including, the educational sector.
 The expediency of the development of remote forms of education in Ukraine is substantiated and it is noted that such methods will motivate the students themselves to the need to increase their informational and intellectual level, capable of mastering new forms of acquiring professional abilities. It has been proven that the creation of remote forms of education will contribute to the improvement of the professional level of teaching staff and the level of mastery of computer technology, as it requires high professional abilities from teachers in the process of providing educational services using modern information technologies.
 Generalized features of distance learning methods are presented and brief characteristics of each of them are given. Separate information technologies, tools and the most popular online platforms used for organizing training in a distance format are considered. The main advantages that teachers and students receive when studying in a distance format are highlighted, and, in particular, the high mobility of students, which in turn does not require their strict presence in classrooms and laboratories of educational institutions. It is indicated that the introduction of distance learning allows to significantly reduce the expenditure items of the educational institution on utility payments. At the same time, the distance education system does not require the educational institution to have and maintain a wide list of basic funds, including classrooms for the full-time educational process in the presence of students. Such features of obtaining educational services are especially relevant in modern conditions, when Ukraine is waging a war of liberation with the Russian Federation.

Interactive Music Distance Education Platform Based on RBF Algorithm

INTRODUCTION: Since the 21st century, Internet technology has been developing rapidly, and the field of education has gradually broken through the traditional offline teaching mode; utilizing the Internet mode for distance education to break the time and space constraints of education and music education is more restrictive on time and space. However, if distance education can be better utilized to promote the development of online music education, it will promote the development of music education. OBJECTIVES: This paper combines the past research results of the RBF algorithm, music education and distance education to study the construction of an interactive music distance education platform based on the RBF algorithm. The algorithm is used to improve the quality of the construction of the distance education platform, and the algorithm mainly optimizes the information dissemination path of distance education in the construction of the interactive music distance education platform and improves the reliability of the platform construction. METHODS: The RBF algorithm is used to optimize the construction of the platform, and the case method is used to study individual schools to detect the actual application of music distance education and to find the strengths and weaknesses of the interactive music distance education platform, and to improve the weaknesses to enhance the platform. RESULTS: The study found that constructing an interactive music distance education platform will not guarantee the quality of distance education; teachers and students can not quickly realize the effective communication between teachers and students, and some teachers can not better apply the distance education platform. However, there is still room for developing interactive music distance education platforms. CONCLUSION: The research of interactive music distance education platforms based on the RBF algorithm has a significant positive effect on the development of distance education, art distance education, music education and so on in China. Therefore, it is necessary to continuously improve music education by utilizing online teaching methods and teaching resources.

DEVELOPMENT OF ONLINE EDUCATION TO ENSURE THE FUNCTIONING OF THE UNIVERSITY

The relevance of online education in universities has been proven. The purpose of the study is to determine the areas of online education to ensure the functioning of the University. To achieve the goal, the following tasks are solved: – substantiation of theoretical provisions regarding the formation of online education; – highlighting the features of online education at the University. The relevance of online education in universities has been proven. The purpose of the study is to determine the areas of online education to ensure the functioning of the University. To achieve the goal, the following tasks are solved: – substantiation of theoretical provisions regarding the formation of online education; – highlighting the features of online education at the University. It was determined that information networks and Internet coverage are not always developed in populated areas in Ukraine. The processes of forming a stable WiFi network are becoming more complicated. This affects the development of distance education. Online education is formed and implemented through a set of educational information platforms through the use of organizational structures. The identified advantages of online education: access to the programs of the best teachers in the world; innovative and modern information, possibilities of using technologies, formation of theoretical and methodological approaches used by scientists; retrospective updating of information and software; the financial aspect, which is aimed at reducing the cost of the educational process; implementation of the principle of learning anywhere and anytime; the opportunity to apply different directions and approaches to learning. As a result of the study, the theoretical aspects of the formation and use of online education in universities were determined. Moreover, special attention is focused on the advantages and disadvantages of online education, taking into account the modern conditions of the educational process. It should be noted that the features of online education include: training of teachers according to modern conditions and information support; formation of technological aspects of the functioning of online education; ensuring the functioning of the university as an administrator of distance education; creation of online education service facilities; formation of financial aspects of the development of online education at the university; ensuring the quality of online education; formation of various models of implementation of the educational process with the use of online education: implementation only with the use of Internet technologies; mixed form, where the traditional form is combined with the use of information technologies; application of Internet technologies as an internal toolkit. As a result of the study, the theoretical aspects of the formation and use of online education in universities were determined. Moreover, special attention is focused on the advantages and disadvantages of online education, taking into account the modern conditions of the educational process. It should be noted that the features of online education include: training of teachers according to modern conditions and information support; formation of technological aspects of the functioning of online education; ensuring the functioning of the university as an administrator of distance education; creation of online education service facilities; formation of financial aspects of the development of online education at the university; ensuring the quality of online education; formation of various models of implementation of the educational process with the use of online education: implementation only with the use of Internet technologies; mixed form, where the traditional form is combined with the use of information technologies; application of Internet technologies as an internal toolkit. Keywords: оnline education, information support, information platforms, Internet technologies, models of the educational process.