One outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic was that we were able to see the ever present connection the world has. We are no longer isolated from one another. We live in a globalized society that transcends all borders and all areas of life. Given the global society we live in, it is important to look at distance education throughout the world so that we can critically evaluate other programs and learn from one another.
Source: Anglia Ruskin University
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Through our discussion posts this week; our class investigated Distance Education in different areas of the world. Here is a sampling:
Brazil: DE works under the Brazilian Quality Benchmarks; positive framework within the UAB
Russia: poor instructional designers; no national standards; deeply imbedded bureaucracy
Philippines: (COVID-19 responses) online courses cancelled; lack of access; need for mental health education, poor teacher training
United Kingdom: steeped in marketization
British Columbia: (COVID-19 responses) diminished student motivation; lack of teacher communication; overwhelming request to have flexible assessments steeped in application
The walls of education have come down and we are now deeply entrenched in a global system of education. Moving forward, it is important to further research opportunities globally so that we can analyze, change and implement systems that will benefit students across the globe.
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