To provide equal educational opportunities for higher education through distance mode for a large segment of the population, including those in employment, women (including housewives) and adults who wish to upgrade their education or acquire knowledge in various fields of study.

Objective

Distance Learning is an instructionaldelivery system that connects learnerwith educational resources .

Distance Learning

Synchronous Learning Instruction requires of the simultaneous

participation of all students and instruction. Synchronous is done in “real time”.

Asynchronous LearningInstruction does not require the simultaneous

participation of all students and instruction. Students do not need to be gathered together in the same

location at the same time.

Lots of flexibility

No commuting

Numerous choices for

schools

Lowered costs

Learn while

working

Advantages of distance learning

With distance learning courses, students can complete their course work from just about anywhere, provided there’s a computer and internet connection.

Lots of flexibility 

  Taking a course online can be one way to cut down on costly gas or public transportation.

No commuting

if you live in a community with few or no colleges distance learning allows you to choose from a wide variety of schools to complete your education.

Numerous choices for schools

  Prices for online courses are generally cheaper than their on-campus counterparts and you won’t have to worry about commuting, moving or getting meal plans on campus, some additional benefits to learning from home.

Lowered costs

  As distance learning can usually be completed on your own schedule, it is much easier to complete distance learning courses while working than more traditional educational programs.

Learn while working

Lack of social interaction

Format isn’t ideal for all

learners

Some employers

don’t accept online

degrees

Requires adaptability to

new technologies. 

Not all courses required to

complete the degree may be offered online

Disadvantages of online learning

 

If the classroom environment is what you love most about learning you may want to take a step back and reconsider distance learning

Lack of social interaction

If you know you have problems with motivation, procrastination and needs lots of individual attention from an instructor you may want to think long and hard before enrolling in an online learning program.

Format isn’t ideal for all learners

While a majority of employers will, there are some who still see a stigma attached to distance learning.

Some employers don’t accept online degrees

 

If you’ve never been one to love working with technology you will probably get a lot less out of an online course than your more tech-savvy counterparts.

Requires adaptability to new technologies

Find out all the requirements of your degree to see what may need to be completed offline.

negative view for online learning

10 tips for distance learning

Get to know your course materials

Your course materials and textbooks are designed to give you the basic knowledge and information you need to get through the course, so make sure you’re familiar with them.

But Don’t Stick To Them Exclusively

Reading around your chosen subject will give you a greater breadth and depth of knowledge, so extra reading and research can really help your studies.

Set aside time to study

Distance learning gives you the flexibility to study at a time that suits you, so make use of it – early in the morning before work or late at night after the kids are asleep can be great times to devote to your course work.

Create a study space

If you can’t convert a spare room or a quiet corner into a mini office, it might be more helpful to escape to a local library to help get yourself in the mood for studying

Set regular goals

Your tutor will help you set a timetable which breaks down the course elements, but it can help to break these down even further when it all starts to feel like too much

Cater for your learning style

Speak to your tutor for advice on this, as they may be able to point you towards some useful resources.

Boast

Telling your family, friends, colleagues or even your boss about your studies is a great way to stay motivated on your course and get some much-needed encouragement and praise as you achieve your goals.

Keep in touch

Keeping in regular contact with your tutor is essential to staying motivated on your course – if you haven’t spoken to them in months, it can be daunting to show up out of the blue with a question

Treat yourself

Treating yourself for achieving goals will help to motivate you and give you a sense of progress and achievement on your course

Find Other Students

Getting in touch with other students on the same course as you can be a great way to swap ideas and make friends, and can make your course a lot more enjoyable.

Benefits of Distance Education

Traditionally, the education students received and the career choices available to them have been limited by the educational opportunities near their geographic location.

Expanded Access

Attending a large university or small private college in person does offer many benefits, not the least of which is direct access to its libraries, laboratories, and recreational facilities. While all of these are great incentives, they come with a price, and that price is often not bundled into the tuition.

Cost Reduction

People seek out education for a variety of reasons. Most might be looking to achieve a degree or certification, but some are pursuing a hobby or interest and want to spend more time doing something they love. Some students are looking to refresh their knowledge base; others are trying to stay current with the changing world of technology

Tailored Education

At first glance, attending distance learning colleges might seem to be a solitary endeavor, but it really doesn't have to be. One of the benefits of distance learning is interactivity. Students are likely to encounter their fellow students online often. It is easy to stay connected with both students and instructors through email.

Interactivity

With very few exceptions, becoming a distance learning college student will require the use of new technologies. The days of pen-and-paper correspondence schools are coming to an end. There are still a few mail-away programs conducted through the postal service, but they are for the most part extinct, and often you can find better instruction and more current material online.

New Technology and Environments

Considering the nontraditional nature of distance learning colleges, it's natural for there to be some skepticism about the effectiveness of such programs. Students are so used to the traditional face-to-face model of teaching that it seems impossible, or at least unlikely, that distance learning can provide the same experience.

Effectiveness

Life's hectic pace makes many claims on a student's time. It can be hard to balance the demands of a career, the needs of a family, and the desire to pursue an education. Students might ideally like to throw themselves full time into a degree program in a traditional educational environment, but that might not always be possible

Self-Paced