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Distance education, distance learning or D-Learning is a mode of delivering education and instruction, often on an individual basis, to students who are not physically present in a traditional setting such as a classroom. Distance learning provides "access to learning when the source of information and the learners are separated by time and distance, or both. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Pros Cons of Distance Learning
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  • Distance education, distance learning or
    D-Learning is a mode of delivering education and
    instruction, often on an individual basis, to
    students who are not physically present in a
    traditional setting such as a classroom. Distance
    learning provides "access to learning when the
    source of information and the learners are
    separated by time and distance, or both.
  • The widespread use of computers and the internet
    have made distance learning easier and faster,
    and today virtual schools and virtual
    universities deliver full curricula online.

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  • Although the expansion of the Internet blurs the
    boundaries, distance education technologies are
    divided into two modes of delivery synchronous
    learning and asynchronous learning.
  • In synchronous learning, all participants are
    "present" at the same time. In this regard, it
    resembles traditional classroom teaching methods
    despite the participants being located remotely.
    It requires a timetable to be organized. Web
    conferencing, video conferencing, and educational
    television, instructional televisions are
    examples of synchronous technology.
  • In asynchronous learning, participants access
    course materials flexibly on their own schedules.
    Students are not required to be together at the
    same time. Mail correspondence, which is the
    oldest form of distance education, is an
    asynchronous delivery technology, as are message
    board forums, e-mail, video and audio recordings,
    print materials, voicemail and fax.
  • Distance learning can also use interactive radio
    instruction (IRI), interactive audio instruction
    (IAI), online virtual worlds, digital games,
    webinars, and webcasts, all of which are referred
    to as eLearning.

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Pros/Advantages of Distance Learning
  • Distance learning, also known as online
    education, is a viable option for many
    individuals of all ages who desire to get an
    education. It holds a number of pros and
    advantages over a traditional learning
    environment.
  • Choice An online education provides the
    opportunity to study more subjects and reach out
    to programs that are not available in the
    immediate area.
  • Flexible Distance learning is much more flexible
    than traditional styles of classroom education.
    Students who need to take other classes or work
    can do classwork whenever they have a free moment
    instead of being restricted to a rigid schedule.

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Pros/Advantages of Distance Learning
  • Networking Students who enrol in classes with
    online education obtain a wider range of
    networking opportunities. Instead of being
    limited to networking in the local area, distance
    learning enables students to make connections
    with a more diverse range of people.
  • Pace Online education enables students to work
    at their own pace in many circumstances. The
    requirements are not as strict and typically give
    a range of due dates when the work needs to be
    submitted.

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Pros/Advantages of Distance Learning
  • Scheduling The schedules for distance learning
    are more open and allow for students, parents and
    professionals to take the classes whenever it
    fits into their schedule. This is beneficial over
    classroom education that requires students to
    schedule work and childcare around the class
    time.
  • Money Online classes typically cost less than an
    education in a classroom environment. There are
    less space limitations and materials required for
    each student and the savings are passed on from
    the educational institution to each student.
  • Traveling A huge advantage to getting an online
    education is that there is no need to travel to
    and from class every single day. Someone who
    doesnt drive or want to spend money on the costs
    of public transportation every single day will
    likely choose to get an online education over the
    traditional classroom.

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Pros/Advantages of Distance Learning
  • Selection of Professors Distance learning
    enables students to learn from some of the most
    prestigious professors and guest speakers in each
    field.
  • No classroom sitting Sitting in the classroom is
    not the best way for every student to learn. A
    student may learn better at his own pace and in a
    different format than traditional schooling
    options offer.
  • Effective Online classes are just as, if not
    more, effective at teaching students than the
    traditional classroom style of learning.
  • Distance learning may not be the ideal option for
    everyone but should be considered when looking at
    options.

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Pros/Advantages of Distance Learning
  • Although sometimes considered to be the poorer
    cousin of regular college programmes, distance
    learning comes as a blessing to students who want
    to study further while continuing with jobs or
    who might not be able to attend a full-time
    course for various reasons.
  • The most frequent query from students is related
    to the confusion over the value of a distance
    learning programme. The answer to this totally
    depends on the student. Some students can make
    the most out of a distance learning programme,
    but there are also others who are not comfortable
    with this pattern. Here we will discuss the pros
    and cons of distance learning/ distance education
    programmes and helps you decide if you should go
    for it

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Cons/Disadvantages of Distance Learning
  • No Direct Contact with Faculty There isnt any
    fun if you dont have a teacher you can make fun
    of! On a serious note, lack of personal
    interaction with teachers often affects the
    learning curve for some students. This is one
    major disadvantage of distance learning. Flipping
    through voluminous books with no mentor to guide
    you can be overwhelming for some students.
  • Overdependence on Technology Some distance
    learning programmes especially online courses
    require access to internet. Unless you are
    comfortable with this medium, you will find
    studying and interacting with your faculty online
    difficult.

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Cons/Disadvantages of Distance Learning
  • Lack of Discipline Since you dont have a
    teacher standing on top of your head, reminding
    you of deadlines, asking for your assignments,
    there are chances that you will not take a
    distance learning programme seriously. You need
    to be mature and disciplined to take full
    advantage of a distance learning programme.
  • It can get Lonely Even if youre in a virtual
    classroom that is full of students, the lack of
    personal interaction might make you feel detached
    and lonely. This can be solved as you get more
    comfortable with using the internet.

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Cons/Disadvantages of Distance Learning
  • Not All Courses are Available/ Taught Another
    major disadvantage of distance learning is that
    not all courses can be taught online. For
    example, subjects like Medicine and Engineering
    cant be taught online or through distance
    learning since practical classes, experiments
    etc. cant possibly be conducted over the
    internet! Some things, youve got to do yourself!
  • Not Valued by all Employers No matter how good
    the university/college from where you pursued
    your distance learning programme, some employers
    will always prefer a candidate who has pursued a
    regular programme over you.

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Following is a list of the top 20 Distance
Learning Institutes across India
  • 1. Indira Gandhi National Open University
  • 2. Yashwantrao C. Maharashtra Open University
  • 3. IMT Distance and Open Learning Institute
  • 4. Sikkim Manipal University
  • 5. University of Mumbai
  • 6. Maulana Azad National Urdu University
  • 7. Dr. B.R.Ambedkar Open University
  • 8. Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning
  • 9. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University
  • 10. Annamalai University

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Following is a list of the top 20 Distance
Learning Institutes across India
  • 11. Netaji Subhas Open University
  • 12. Osmania University
  • 13. Shivaji University
  • 14. M.P. Bhoj (Open) University
  • 15. Maharishi Dayanand University
  • 16. University of Delhi
  • 17. Acharya Nagarjuna University
  • 18. SNDT - Women's University
  • 19. Alagappa University
  • 20. Andhra University
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