explaining the model "unit 2 activity 2"

Theory and Practice of Online Learning

This model talks about two ways of learning where the first one being a distance education “E-learning” but teachers and students are the most important participants and they have to be interacting each other either synchronized or unsynchronized, and it can be through computer conferences, chats, etc. this method helps students to have a personal developments between participants.

On the contrary independent student may use computer tutorials, drills and simulations, but they are not help by any teacher, but colleagues, family members and friends are the ones helping them to acquire the knowledge.

I think that we have to combine both, because we have to be autonomous in some areas of our learning, but in some others we might need help and there is when teacher’s help comes into play.  

T. & Elloumi, F. (2004). Theory and Practice of Online Learning (pages 48-52)