Distance learning is a field of education in which technology is used through the learning process. It is a process where students don’t go to a campus to learn the material needed for graduation. It is done at the convenience of time and space of the student. Instead of the student going to a campus to learn, he/she learn with the use of technology that allows them to communicate on a timely manner. Computers and the internet have helped tremendously in the communication process between the teacher and the student.
There are two groups of technology used in this type of learning. Video conference allows two or more different locations by being able to see each other at the same time.
Web conferencing provides with live meetings over the internet. The teacher and the students are sitting down at his or her own computer and it’s done via the internet. There is another type of technology used for distance learning. The communication could be done through e-mails, message boards/forums where you can’t see or hear the person on the other side.
You can live anywhere and study from anywhere to complete your career. One of the main advantages is that you can study wherever you have access to a computer and internet connection.
Some disadvantages encountered in this program is that once the students get their degree, most companies prefer some candidates who have gone to regular school rather than doing the distance learning. According to the website http://www.inewsindia.com/2008/09/25/5-advantages-disadvantages-of-distance-learning/discussions, chats, email and conferencing, there is a lack on the candidates of oral communication skills.
The technology part is a big issue in the case of distance learning. For any means of communication, there is equipment that needs to be present. The student must have access to a computer, possible to live video communication and it will cost money to get the right equipment. According to my research, some courses are taken through videos; the homework is faxed or mailed in. The communication is done through phone, fax, and e-mail. Some courses are not performed online, therefore; it might be impossible for a person in certain career to finish it.
What some people say in a response on advantages and disadvantages of distance learning is that it’s worth the social isolation because they prefer the peace and quiet environment compared to a noisy class setting. Whereas, other people said that they missed having a one on one group interaction.
Some advices from people who have taken the distance learning courses recommend the student to make sure it is an accredited place because it costs a lot of money. You don’t want to find out later on that you lost all the money placed on the education. Self discipline is one of the things that will make a person successful at taking those types of education. (http://www.petersons.com/distancelearning)
Now, with technology improving and the cost being more affordable, would you consider Distance learning? What other areas besides technology will prevent or lead you to distance learning? Your response will be appreciated.
There are two groups of technology used in this type of learning. Video conference allows two or more different locations by being able to see each other at the same time.
Web conferencing provides with live meetings over the internet. The teacher and the students are sitting down at his or her own computer and it’s done via the internet. There is another type of technology used for distance learning. The communication could be done through e-mails, message boards/forums where you can’t see or hear the person on the other side.
You can live anywhere and study from anywhere to complete your career. One of the main advantages is that you can study wherever you have access to a computer and internet connection.
Some disadvantages encountered in this program is that once the students get their degree, most companies prefer some candidates who have gone to regular school rather than doing the distance learning. According to the website http://www.inewsindia.com/2008/09/25/5-advantages-disadvantages-of-distance-learning/discussions, chats, email and conferencing, there is a lack on the candidates of oral communication skills.
The technology part is a big issue in the case of distance learning. For any means of communication, there is equipment that needs to be present. The student must have access to a computer, possible to live video communication and it will cost money to get the right equipment. According to my research, some courses are taken through videos; the homework is faxed or mailed in. The communication is done through phone, fax, and e-mail. Some courses are not performed online, therefore; it might be impossible for a person in certain career to finish it.
What some people say in a response on advantages and disadvantages of distance learning is that it’s worth the social isolation because they prefer the peace and quiet environment compared to a noisy class setting. Whereas, other people said that they missed having a one on one group interaction.
Some advices from people who have taken the distance learning courses recommend the student to make sure it is an accredited place because it costs a lot of money. You don’t want to find out later on that you lost all the money placed on the education. Self discipline is one of the things that will make a person successful at taking those types of education. (http://www.petersons.com/distancelearning)
Now, with technology improving and the cost being more affordable, would you consider Distance learning? What other areas besides technology will prevent or lead you to distance learning? Your response will be appreciated.
