STUDENTS’ CHARACTERISTICS AND PERSPECTIVES TOWARD IMPLEMENTATION DISTANCE LEARNING FRAMEWORK FOR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING EDUCATION IN EGYPT

The main purposes of this study were to investigate whether the distance learning would be viable in construction education by evaluating the current learning environment, accordingly to determine the most suitable form of distance learning program. Students' responses indicated that, most teaching assistants gave them careful attention with easy and clear explanation, in addition interaction with other students, they emphasized as close friends without embarrassment and restrictions in communicating. The strength of recorded lectures is time flexibility to better accommodate them with full understanding, on the other hand off-campus notes offered them detailed explanation with practical examples, finally attendance in classes facilitate well and better understanding.