This provides some of the distance learning Tools that can be used when designing instruction.

1. Distance Learning tools
in Instructional Designs
By: Janelle Hanks- (ITLS 5105-Thayne)

2. What are distance learning
tools?
Tools that are used in distance education
So you ask, What is distance education?
Distance education is where students
take academic classes taught by an
instructor through online means.

3. Why do we want to use
distance learning tools in our
instructional designs?
Tools are ways that educators can increase
the effectiveness of their teaching.
They also allow students to be more
involved in their education and learning.

4. Distance Tools
Some of the distance tools that are
available for use include presentation
tools, discussion tools, and testing
tools.

5. Presentation Tools
Power-point
Prezi
GoogleDocs
YouTube
Keynote

6. Discussion Tools
Chat rooms
Blogs
Wikis
SharePoint
GoogleDocuments
Canvas
Blackboard

7. Testing Tools
ClassMarker
iQuiz Maker
Quizstar
Google Forms
Survey Monkey

8. By using some of the tools listed above for the
various aspects of online teaching, teachers and
instructors can add more depth and functionality
to their instructional designs.
Students will be able to become more involved in
their own learning process.