Expressing and Describing the Problem Situation in the Real World Context
To illustrate the picture of the problem, it is purposeful to define the connections that can be created while combining traditional and virtual learning environment by highlighting the problems that exist in each realm. In holistic terms, analysis of virtual environment must account for such elements as new technology, learning materials, and virtual lectures. However, distant learning environment fails to consider constructivist or learner-centric perspective as compared to the traditional approaches to an academic process.
Aside from technological aspects of the problem, the deficiencies in both virtual learning environment and traditional learning environment are affected by social-economic factors. In particular, these processes can contribute to the improvement of the problem situation as soon as the elements are considered within the framework of pedagogic effectiveness and institutional restructuring. Failure to respond to the linguistic, academic, and cultural diver
sity of the modern world can put creating systems under the threat of low economic, social, and pedagogical efficiency. Therefore, it is purposeful to analyze and synthesize various contexts of education and system research to identify a generalized approach to answering the above-presented situational needs.
Root Definition Stage
Pitfalls of both systems can be solved by introducing alternatives path of reconciling the above-presented concerns and needs, including schedule flexibility, pedagogical efficiency, learner-centred approach, and institutional restructuring. To understand how both systems can coexist independently by fruitfully contributing to each other, it is necessary to define the educational system as a techno-social dimension within which participants can obtain knowledge. Specific attention here should be placed on developing a learner-centred approach in the sphere of distance education because this type of learning environment is deprived of direct, face-to-face communication. The proposed alternatives can involve the following: