Old school traditional instruction takes place in a classroom with an instructor, a white board, desks lined up and facing the instructor, and perhaps a projector or overhead. Less effective traditional instruction uses paper as its primary media, and has an instructor who lectures during most of the time they are with their students, providing some practice time. Communication is between instructor and students.

More progressive instructors in the traditional environment incorporate learner discussions, group activities, and engaging interaction as well. These instructors use progressive ideas to engage students, making the learning process enjoyable, dynamic, attractive and desirable.

Distance delivery can be old school or progressive, just as delivery in a brick and mortar environment can, according to the desire of the instructor. The primary differences between the two are the methods of communication. Physical media (paper) is replaced with electronic media (documents). Audible words are replaced with electronic text, recorded audio, or words sent and received through devices.

Delivery methods do not determine quality. Quality in instruction in any environment is dependent on the skills of the instructor, the appropriate use of media, and the engagement of the learner. Quality in learning is dependent on the motivation of the learner. At the Institute of Instructional Excellence we have highly skilled instructors and evaluate all media for best application in the learning environment. You can be assured that if we have our name on it, you’ll be receiving a quality learning experience!

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