Reflection on Unit 1

This first unit has been very helpful. Since I was able to study in great detail everything that has to do with Distance Education and all the factors that are intrinsically involved in this modality of learning and training.I am more convinced now, that this system happens to be more effective than traditional education, since time and distance barriers do not interfere with the student's learning. Also finding out different concepts of what a portfolio is, also happens to be useful information to apply to other areas, for example, I've been thinking about asking my current students to start a portfolio of their own.
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Asunto: Traditional Vs distance Education: Differences

The most important difference between classroom based and distance education is definitely the spacial and time circumstances. For instance, in traditional education, students are required to attend regularly to the classroom to obtain the information needed for their education. Whereas in distance education, all this information and support is given via a technological device such as the internet. The similarity would be the fact that in both instances, information and guidance is provided to the student regardless of whether or not this is done in a face to face fashion or via email, or even by correspondence as it was accustomed in the past.
I think that in our time and age having a tool such as the internet, will provide us, the world population, with the opportunity to reach out and obtain the knowledge needed to improve our cultural and intellectual capacities.

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Distance vs Open Education
Open education refers to the special kind of studying which implies the possibility to advance at an individual pace depending on the student's personal needs. Distance education is when the students aren't required to attend a classroom in an specific given date and time. Both kinds are flexible to meet the students needs.