What is Distance Learning? Distance learning, also called distance education, e-learning, and online learning, form of education in which the main elements include physical separation of teachers and students during instruction and the use of various technologies to facilitate student-teacher and student-student communication.
Distance learning has become an established part of the educational world.
Characteristics of distance learning Distance learning is by definition carried out through institutions. Geographic separation is inherent in distance learning, and time may also separate students and teachers. Interactive telecommunications connect individuals within a learning group and with the teacher. Distance education, like any education, establishes a learning group, sometimes called a learning community.
Early history of distance learning Correspondence schools in the 19th century Historic method of providing education for nonresident students, primarily adults who received lessons and exercises through the mails or some other device and, upon completion, returned them for analysis, criticism, and grading.
Early educational theories and technologies Behaviorism and constructivism Technological aides to education
Modern distance learning Web-based courses Web-based services Open universities
Advantage of Distance Learning Flexibility Comfort Instant Support & Updates Cost of Online Learning Distance Learning is Eco-friendly
Disadvantage of Distance Learning You Need to be Disciplined Isolation and Lack of Community Hands-off Learning Approach Technical Issues Diminished Social Life
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