People and Talents

End of Course Reflection   Distance learning has shown that learning is possible in an online environment where learners and teachers are physically separated from each other and connected by technological tools. According to Simonson et al. (2019), distance learning is “institution-based, formal education where the learning group is separated, and where interactive telecommunications systems are used to connect learners, resources, and instructors.” Different names have been attributed to distance learning, from online learning, virtual learning, and e-learning, all incorporating the key notion of learning from a distance ( Sangrà et al., 2012). Distance learning can be carried out synchronously –occurring at different places at the same time, asynchronously –occurring at different places at different times, or in a blended format—online activities occur at certain times during a conventional face-to-face course (Simonson et al., 2019). Constant technological advancement has r...