Distance Education Diffusion MD 2

In reflecting on three likely elements of DE which is creating a more successful learning experience, collaborative interaction plays a vital role and has evolved greatly. In looking at a traditional classroom the collaborative structure and opportunities play an important role in offering students effective educative experiences. The issue though, pertaining to collaborative interaction as it pertains to DE, has always been the lack of a physical classroom. Yet, thanks to learning management systems such as Blackboard, collaboration within discussion forums have been able to help facilitate learning collaboratively more easily. Other programs such as Skype, a video conferencing program, can also offer methods for collaborative interaction without the necessity of a physical presence in a classroom. Twitter and blogging forums are also great places for a student to build their professional network and constantly interact with fellow students, again emphasizing the benefits and conveniences of distance education.