Distance Learning in a Nutshell

Advantages and Disadvantages of Distance Learning

Advantages:

·         Convenience

·         Student centered

·         Not time dependent

·         Offers more educational techniques

·         Saving communication times

·         Students have more control over course of study

    Disadvantages :

·         Lacking connection between student and teacher  (face to face interaction)

·         Who owns the course material ( teacher/university)

·         Is the actual student participating in the course or is a surrogate?

·         Use value of discussion

·         Many teachers don’t few it as effective and may not be as eager to teach online course

        Need specific technical knowledge

     Reference:  Jefferies, Michael. "Distance Education." American Journal of Distance Education. n. page. Web. 21 Feb. 2012.

What is distance learning?

·      Desmond Keegan (1995) give a thorough definition of distance learning saying that "distance education and training result from the technological separation of teacher and learner which frees the student from the necessity of traveling to a fixed place, at a fixed time, to meet a fixed person, in order to be trained."