The Prosperous Distance Education in China In distance education university functions as resource center and promotion platform Southwest science and technology university Southwest University Science and Technology Prof. Dong Faqin 2012/11

Main contents A Brief History of Distance Education (D.E.) in ChinaA Brief History of Distance Education (D.E.) in China Status and situation of DE in ChinaStatus and situation of DE in China A successful case for DE of CN: a model of Southwest Science and Technology UniversityA successful case for DE of CN: a model of Southwest Science and Technology University Trends of D.E. in ChinaTrends of D.E. in China

Southwest science and technology university A Brief History of Distance Education (D.E.) in China 201 B.C. Taixue in Han dynasty Han dynasty CorrespondenceCourse 1914 D.C D.C D.C. Radio and TV university 1998 D.C. Current pilot distance education education Ancient D.E. Near modern E.D. ModernD.E.CurrentD.E. Nonresident student Face-to –face education Placement test Self-learning Mail materials Face-to-face education Unified education TV education Self-learning Face-to face education Unified education Internet education Practical education Self-learning Face-to-face education Unified education Various other education means

Southwest science and technology university The Education Scale Of All Stage In CN Data Sources: The Ministry Of Education People's Republic Of China website statistics Statistical Chart Of Total Enrolment of All Education Stage in China (2010) Total Enrolment/ Million

Chinese Distance Education Market Southwest science and technology university The Size of Distance Education Market in 2008: RMB 35.2 billionThe Size of Distance Education Market in 2008: RMB 35.2 billion Average Year-on-year growth: 23.9%Average Year-on-year growth: 23.9% The Size of Distance Education Market in2012 :RMB 72.3 billionThe Size of Distance Education Market in2012 :RMB 72.3 billion

Southwest science and technology university The Scale of Distance Education (D.E.) in China Registered students million million Newly-recruited students million million Graduated students million million Enrolled students million Graduated students million Proportion of students who receive degree from distance education Proportion of students who don’t require degree from distance education Currently, D.E. in China has not only covered school and post-school education, but also emerged into a special education system mainly features distance education. Currently, D.E. in China has not only covered school and post-school education, but also emerged into a special education system mainly features distance education.

Southwest science and technology university The enrollment area distribution of Distance Education (D.E.) in China As of 2012, the school (DE) distributing area throughout the country 31 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities

Southwest science and technology university The enrollment majors statistics of Distance Education (D.E.) in China Set up a total of 15 categories, 160 majors. No.Major Category Count Of Major 1Economic &Management30 2Construction Engineering16 3Materials Science8 4Computer Science13 5Literary & Language7 6 Manufacturing Engineering 11 7Traffic & Transportation17 8Agriculture4 9 Electrical & Information Engineering 12 10Educational Science6 11Art Design5 12Sociology7 13Resources & Environment14 Medical8 15Mathematical Sciences2 Total160

* Ao Peng distance education center Hong Cheng distance education centerHong Cheng distance education center *ZhiJin distance education center Southwest science and technology university The Organizers of Distance Education in China Universities Public service systems Social education organizations *TSINGHUA University *PEKING University *ZHEJIANG University *Southwest Science and Technology university *Broadcast and TV university * Guilds *Private Distance Education organizations Pilot universities Other universities Tibet University

The President of Tsinghua University, Prof. Wang Dazhong firstly proposed the concept of the development of modern distance education. The President of Tsinghua University, Prof. Wang Dazhong firstly proposed the concept of the development of modern distance education. In 2000, the State Ministry of Education officially approved to Tsinghua University, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Zhejiang University and Hunan University and The Open University of China for the first batch of national modern distance education pilot institutions. In 2000, the State Ministry of Education officially approved to Tsinghua University, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Zhejiang University and Hunan University and The Open University of China for the first batch of national modern distance education pilot institutions. In July 2001, online education started, and 45 universities approved by the Ministry of Education launched a network education experimental work, accounting for 4.5% of the total number of Chinese universities. In July 2001, online education started, and 45 universities approved by the Ministry of Education launched a network education experimental work, accounting for 4.5% of the total number of Chinese universities. In July 2004, colleges and universities has been approved to be experimental bases for Education Distance Education by the Ministry of Education Distance Education, among which, 63 colleges and universities were allowed to begin the admissions across the country in Over 2000 learning centers had been built up, and more than 200 million students registered in the year of In July 2004, colleges and universities has been approved to be experimental bases for Education Distance Education by the Ministry of Education Distance Education, among which, 63 colleges and universities were allowed to begin the admissions across the country in Over 2000 learning centers had been built up, and more than 200 million students registered in the year of Pilot Distance Education projects in China Southwest science and technology university

Chinese Distance Education Levels and Disciplines Southwest science and technology university Modern distance education includes Associate college diploma program, Undergraduate and graduate program; Up to now, the pilot universities have provide 1560 Specialties, which belong to10 disciplines of management, economics, education, literature, law, engineering, science, agriculture, medicine, and philosophy. In 2011, enrollment of online education in China reached 15% of the total number of higher education.

Chinese Distance Education Learning Resources Modes Southwest science and technology university Book Video Classroom Telephone QA Session VBi Group Discussing Data base Information Centers Online Study BBS face-to face Lecture CAI CD- ROM DVDRADIOTVINTERNET Open Universit ies Study Centers student Micro message Micro Blog Digital Library

Southwest science and technology university Means of Current Distance Education (D.E.) in China Face-to- Face tutor spot & District Service centers Text and tutorial books &multi media discs Text and tutorial books &multi media discs Comprehensive websites and Internet courseware Teaching Software Platform Public classes videos videos Portable D.E. Materials Bases Bases D.E. experiment Base and Platform D.E. Internetw ebdite mic-blog Clouds platform Internetw ebdite mic-blog Clouds platform Radio & TV D.E. programs

Southwest science and technology university Distance Education Models in China Collective learning based distance learning mode - Lecture mode Synchronous lectures: landing on the network, the network teaching teachers and students at the same time in different locations. Asynchronous-taught: usually achieved by means of network courses and streaming media technology Group-Discussion mode based on internet BBS Collaborative learning mode Students participate in small groups to achieve the common goal of learning. Collaborative learning theory Adult Learning Theory Self Learning theory

Southwest science and technology university Technology Services for Distances Education Internet Technology Internet Technology Bi-direction teaching, distance interactive teaching, multimedia courseware website,global digital experiment system, Digital-to-analog reality. Virtual Reality Technology Virtual Reality Technology Comprehensive utilization of computer graphics, simulation technology, multimedia technology, computer network technology, parallel processing technology and multi- sensor technology, the simulation of the human visual, auditory, tactile and other sensory organs’ function. Comprehensive utilization of computer graphics, simulation technology, multimedia technology, computer network technology, parallel processing technology and multi- sensor technology, the simulation of the human visual, auditory, tactile and other sensory organs’ function. Intelligent Agent Technology Intelligent Agent Technology Application of artificial intelligence technology is one trend of computer application, which will lead to humanization and personalization of computer. Application of artificial intelligence technology is one trend of computer application, which will lead to humanization and personalization of computer. Computer coordination Computer coordination Computer role-playing partly taking place of human Computer role-playing partly taking place of human

Southwest science and technology university Distance Education in Southwest Science and Technology University 1982Correspondenceeducation 1993 Researched into D.E. targeted at western China & ex Researched into D.E. targeted at western China & explored unique development model 2002 Started D.E. that based on various digital learning materials and education models 2007 Established D.E. research platform and diversified D.E. system that involved 35 degree and non- degree education programs 2012 Established 135 outside-school study centers, including 320 kinds of digital learning resources and students, therefore forming a series of D.E. support and develop platforms. network teaching mobile learning mobile learning creative innovative communicative enjoyable learning Class teaching Learning Teams study manual remote experiment Provide various learning materials and channels for distance learner 2008 D.E. ensured the integrity of students learning when they went back home due to the 8 magnitude earthquake in 2008

Southwest science and technology university The enrollment area distribution of Distance Education (D.E.) in SWUST As of 2012, over 80 thousands students in 69 DE dots located the recruiting area throughout the 15 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities of CN Based on 2 CIDA projects from 1989 and 1995, over 200 staff

Southwest science and technology university No.Major Category Count Of Major 1Economic & Management15 2Traffic & Transportation3 3Construction Engineering9 4Computer Science2 5 Electrical & Information Engineering 6 6Manufacturing Engineering1 7Materials Science5 8Literary & Language2 9Sociology2 10Art Design3 11Agriculture5 12Mathematical Sciences1 Total54 The enrollment area distribution of Distance Education (D.E.) in SWUST Set up a total of 12 categories, 54 majors.

Southwest science and technology university Self-test and Self-test and Self-practice Self-practice Textbook and Study Guide Textbook and Study Guide Thesis DefenseThesis Defense Unified Exam Thesis defense and Study groupsThesis defense and Study groups Internet and Portable Internet and Portable Tutorials Tutorials A variety of A variety of Teacher Tutorial Programs Comprehensive Courseware study Comprehensive Courseware study Basic chain and running model of D.E. running model of D.E. D.E manage model Distance Education in Southwest Science and Technology University

Southwest science and technology university Trends of D.E. in China The enhancement of university-centered distance education and research The radiation effect of university-centered D.E. The buttress of thriving economy and information technology behind D.E A wider application of D.E. in school education and life-long education Intensified cooperation in D.E. home and abroad The promotion of shared resources and personalized services and personalized services The improvement of D.E. technology and the enrichment of D.E. resources CN: life education by DE, cross Education bridge which DE role, open U or virtual internet U?

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