The Efficiency of Communication Technologies in Distance Higher Education

• Main Author: Silvia-Adriana Tomescu
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Danubius University 2011-12-01
• Series: Acta Universitatis Danubius: Communicatio
• Subjects: computer mediated communication; e-learning stand ards; electronic platforms
• Online Access: http://journals.univ-danubius.ro/index.php/communicatio/article/view/1131/930

The present paper analyzes the functions that thenew communication technologies play inrelation with the distance education. Computer mediated communication is the most accessible andefficient means in teaching and learning process and this attribute was underlined in few internationalprojects that recommended its use in higher education and continuous training. The electronic designstandards are another important factor that composes the foundation of distance learning, teachinglearning and training being designed according to these principles. We intended to gather and use in atechnical application (an electronic learning platform) all this features, to highlight the many benefitsthat distance learning and distance training has onthe modern educational system. A special attentionwas given to the Romanian models of distance learning that shape the current image of the highereducation. The conclusion that we draw was that weneed to use at maxim level the facilities offeredby this architecture in order to improve the quality of learning and training for all.