EDIT 451 Posting 7- Distance Learning

Quoted from WIKIPEDIA.org."In Distance Education, students may not be required to be present in a classroom, but that also may be a question of option. As for an electronic classroom or Virtual Learning Environment, it may or may not be a part of a distance education set up. Electronic classrooms can be both on campus and off campus. We would call such institutions as using a 'flexible' delivery mode."

From my friend's experience and mine. I would say E learning, distance learning and hybrid class are almost the same. Its difference is how the instructor plan and carry out the lesson.
I would define it as "learners don't need to be physically on site and learn by using computer"
I asked several friends who have the on line learning experiences. For example,CSULA online course, UCLA on line course and English learning online. Learners feel frustrated and isolated when they have assignment questions need to be figured out. and they feel isolated because there is no verbal communication between any other even your instructor.

EDIT 550 the second life which requires the students be on time in front of Internet accessible computers. This is a way that distance learning, elearning work. The other way to do the distance learning and elearning is that the students don't need to be in from of an Internet accessible computer in a certain time. The students can manage their time whenever they want to start the lesson. As long as they finish the assigned video, readings, and assignments before the deadline. Then they've done!

Sharing difference distance learning and elearning experiences with other learner makes me more expecting the Second life learning experience. Since now most the schools like UCLA and CSULA still provide the regular online course(students only need to watch video, do readings, and hand in homework on time), Using Second Life for educational purpose would be a really good trial for IDT students. I am looking forward to experiencing the Second life.