From the theories of distance education to the current presence of e-learning

Abstract

Technology is increasingly present in our lives and inevitably conditions the way humans interact with each other. The introduction of ICT devices and the increasing interest in exploring academic horizons through online tools mean that education is evolving as society progresses, but to what extent should the Internet be a substitute for traditional methods? Questions such as this are addressed in this study, which takes distance education theories as a starting point, explores the implication of these educational theories on technology, and concludes in the present day by examining the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences in this field.