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Alternative
Delivery System
Distance Education
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Distance education is a method of
education where students can study in
their own choice of place and time,
without having to meet their teachers
face-to-face.
Characteristics of Distance
Education
1. Provides learners with physical disabilities, work, and other

personal reasons a chance to learn and to be educated without
attending formal schooling.
2. It aims to achieve independent learning.
3. Provides learners with learning packages which are prepared by
qualified instructional designers and are supported by various
technologies.
4. It provides accessibility to learners.
5. It provides convenience and flexibility to learners.
6. It is cost- effective.
7. It provides greater access to new technology.
8. It supports student- centered approach
Technologies that support Distance
Education(Alternative Delivery System)
• Broadcast radio
• Audio conferencing
• Video conferencing
• Web conferencing
• Online technologies
Broadcast Radio
 Radio is an ADS which is considered as a powerful tool when

delivering a lesson or disseminating information to a large group
of students.
 The use of radio has started as early as 1970’s to employ active
learning through “instructional conversation”.
 Delivering a lesson via radio saves time, energy, and money.
The use of broadcast radio may be of
advantage and disadvantage to both
teachers and students:
Advantage
1.Most accessible medium in terms of geographical reach.
2.Cost of radio is relatively low.
3. Radio can be used with other media or materials.
4. It helps people in rural areas be literature in the ABC’s
and 123s of life.
Disadvantage
1. People in rural areas may experience difficulty in purchasing a radio and
having it repaired.
2. Poor reception may bring poor delivery of instruction.
3. Broadcast schedules may bring inconvenience to students for pace and
time is beyond their control.
4. Learning without visuals may be challenging for visual learners.
5. Interaction among learners is limited.
Audio Teleconference
 Audio conferencing is also known as telephone/phone
conferencing(teleconferencing). Teleconferencing is an alternative
delivery system in which instruction may happen through
telecommunications system.
 Audio
conferencing is a teaching technology that is flexible,
economically reasonable, and available.
 Audio
conferencing is a synchronous technology that transmits
communication in real time.
Below are the following pointers to make the
instruction interactive:
 Acknowledge all contributions and inputs of the student.
 If students wish to say something, apply the “interaction protocol” which is
the equivalent of “raising hands” of students in a face-to-face instruction.
Name of the student is requested to be stated to be recognized.
 Respond to answer positively.
 Allow the students appropriate time to think prior to giving answers to the
questions or problem raised.
 Have small group discussions when solving complex problem.
 Manage the participation of each student to avoid students dominating the
teaching and learning process.
 Encourage the students to do more talking.
Video Conferencing
Video conferencing is used by teachers

and students to transmit coursework at a
distance.
Characteristics of Video
conferencing
1. It allows learning at distance.
2. It allows learning through demonstrations as seen in the video.
3. It allows global learning by having speakers or guest lecturers
share their expertise virtually.
4. It allows continuous interactivity.
5. It allows access to information.
6. It allows conduction of virtual field trips.
7. It stimulates learning environments.
8. It is flexible.
9. It is affordable.
10. It promotes global collaboration .
Characteristics of Video Conferencing that
Support Learning Environment
1. Teachers and students are connected synchronously.

2. Students develop their probing skills by points of questioning and
clarifying.
3. Students listening and observation skills are increased.
4. Interaction and collaboration among peers are enhanced through
activities that give authentic learning.
Tools Needed for Video
Conferencing
HARDWARE
1.Computer/Television
2.Camera
3.Microphones
4.Speakers
5.Codec(compressor/ decompressor interface) – this helps compress

information.
6.Connection
a. ISDN telephone line

b. Network IP connection
Software/ Apps
1. Skype – This is free service that anyone can use.
2. ooVoo – This is free online conferencing site that is available on both Mac and Windows
PC. ooVoo allow six persons to chat at a time.
3. Adobe Acrobat Connect – This is powerful conferencing tool that allows sharing of files
and use of whiteboard where teacher and students can write down their thoughts.
4. AT&T Connect – This is more formal and professional way of video conferencing that
may be costly.
5. MegaMeeting – This supports 16 participants which can work at any browser regardless
of the operating system used.
Other Meeting Apps:
1. Zoom – Features of this app include: collaborative whiteboard, sending
texts, images and audio files. This can hold 25 participants in a conference
for 40 minutes per meeting.
2. GoToMeeting – This provides high quality video, screen sharing, and
personalized meeting URLs.
3. Join.me – Conferences using join.me may be recorded. Participants may
also join using their mobile devices. They can likewise share screens and
files.
Web Conferencing
Web conferencing is usually interchangeably used

with video conferencing. Through tools and
requirement used in video conferencing are
similar with web conferencing, its purpose is
entirely different.
Below shows a summary of the
difference between web and video
conferencing:
Video Conferencing Web Conferencing
• Ensures message is understood not • Disseminates data to a group
just disseminated • Annotation of document, viewing of
• Done via video streaming to project, sharing of content are the
facilitate conferences main reasons for having web
• Screen sharing and content sharing conferencing
may also be done in video • Can do live presentations, team
conferencing meetings, and trainings
Other Online Technologies
Other online telecommunication tools that

educators can use to deliver instructions are
through electronic mail(e-mail) and Learning
Management System (LMS).
Below are the components of e-
learning platforms:
Components Function
Rosters For tracking of attendance of students and list used
for sending messages and invitations
Registration Control For monitoring and customizing the registration process

of e-learning curriculum
Portal for course materials For organizing of course materials in a single location for
easy retrieval and reuse of saved course materials
Document Management For uploading and managing of documents necessary for

e-learning
Multiple device access For delivering of course content over web-based interface
such as mobile devices, desktop, laptops, tablets, etc.
Component Function
Distributed instructor and student base For participation of teachers and participants from
different parts of world
Export and import For sending and receiving of course materials, reports, and
other documents in PDF, TXT, JPEG, CVS, DOC files
Course calendars For creation of course schedules, activities, tests, and other
deadlines
Student Engagement For interaction between teachers and students and among
students using instant messaging, e-mails, and discussion
forum
Video Library For creation of videos needed in the course

Components Function
Groups or teams For creation of groups or teams for group

orientations, activities, workshops
Assessment and testing For creation and completion of exercises, tests,

examinations, and other required activities
Grading and scoring For tracking and charting of student’s performance
Surveys For getting of feedback and insights from teachers

and students
Other features of LMS are:
1. It allows teacher and students to hold and participate in e-

conferences through audio and video.
2. It allows the creation and sharing of writings in real time
through the online whiteboard.
3. It allows access in mobile devices and allows student to study
even offline.
4. It allows users to create desired theme for user interface.

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1. Provides learners with physical disabilities, work, and other

 Radio is an ADS which is considered as a powerful tool when

Video conferencing is used by teachers

1. Teachers and students are connected synchronously.

5.Codec(compressor/ decompressor interface) – this helps compress

a. ISDN telephone line

Web conferencing is usually interchangeably used

Other online telecommunication tools that

Registration Control For monitoring and customizing the registration process

Document Management For uploading and managing of documents necessary for

Video Library For creation of videos needed in the course

Groups or teams For creation of groups or teams for group

Assessment and testing For creation and completion of exercises, tests,

Grading and scoring For tracking and charting of student’s performance

Surveys For getting of feedback and insights from teachers

1. It allows teacher and students to hold and participate in e-

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