Student Role in Distance Education

The recent introduction and use of technology in that had caused it to rethink traditional ways of teaching and learning. The incorporation of Information technology and communication (ITC) in education at any educational level requires a new role of the teacher and student, both share the responsibility of building learning.

The use of ITC has enabled the student learning is achieved in interactive environments involved to take responsibility for their own learning and is starring in his own training.

According to the magazine Andragogy and Distance Education indicates that the student participating in a virtual education program should also develop some special skills that allow you to take full advantage of the educational strategies defined by their teacher. The student as the teacher must have sufficient skills and knowledge in managing ITC .

To conclude the learner has no choice, have freedom to maneuver, have control over how you learn. But beware of thinking in distance education there are no clear rules, no external controls and that the teacher is only a figurehead. Student autonomy does not imply the absence of time commitments, responsibilities or, to put it otherwise, deadlines or deadlines.

Keywords: Distance Education, Teacher, Student, e-learning, Virtual Education, ITC